US sanctions Iraqi minister accused of aiding Iran oil sales US sanctions target Iraq’s deputy oil minister for allegedly aiding Iran in bypassing restrictions on oil exports.Share this: Why has the US sanctioned Iraq’s deputy oil minister for helping Iran?DateMay 7, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraTrump says some sanctions to be lifted on oil producers amid Iran warDateMarch 9, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraUS partially lifts Iran oil sanctions amid ‘encouraging’ talksDateJune 22, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera