Dispute arises over accusation Iran is stealing Iraq oil from field, involved in smuggling …
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Smugglers sparked a fire when trying to steal oil from a pipeline sending Kirkuk oil to Baiji, Iraq’s largest oil refinery. Reuters reports the refinery is still operating and oil has been routed around the affected line.
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