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KRG issues warning shot to Shahristani

Iraq Oil Minister Hussain al-Shahristani’s comments in Dubai about Iraqi Kurdistan’s oil prerogatives, calling into question their legitimacy and legality, didn’t sit well in Irbil. The KRG issued a statement Tuesday calling the remarks "totally unacceptable." Dr Shahristani was already strongly advised to stay out of issues over which he has no authority. But once […]

Dr Shahristani was already strongly advised to stay out of issues over which he has no authority. But once again he has repeated his false mantra of "it is illegal". Unfortunately this has been his way of dealing with the legitimate concerns of the hard working oil union members in the south, with the achievements of the KRG or with any other organization that he does not like.

Meanwhile, Vivienne Walt of Fortune catches up with Shahristani in Vienna. He's attending the OPEC meeting.

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