Despite statements by a prominent Iranian oil official, Tehran has not hardened its policy on border oil fields and negotiations with Iraq are continuing.
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Unilateral development of oil and gas fields near or crossing international borders have been the cause of war in Iraq. Officials are signing deals with foreign firms anyway, while they continue talks with Iran and Kuwait.
New border crossing between Iraq and Iran doesn’t quell the black market where smuggling is the only job to be found.
Fadhila Party, once rulers of Basra, repeat year-old request of Parliament inquiry into status of oil smuggling and allegations.
Iraqi workers cross border to Istanbul for meetings coinciding with International Women’s Day; focus on healthcare and workers’ rights and the gender gap in the work place.
Plus:
* Shahristani says low oil price warrants cut
* Exxon Mobil leaning on Iraq investment
* Women in Iraq
* Iran-Iraq border dispute remains
* Iraq’s Agent Orange
New physical barriers keeping would-be saboteurs from attacking Iraq’s northern pipeline have led to increased oil exports. It’s a major reason Elizabeth Burg, a U.S. Army civilian who volunteered for duty in Iraq, was recently named one of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ top five proteges.
Burg’s duties include inspect…
