Iraq moves to secure Kurdistan oil fields, pledges defense plans
Iraq moves to secure Kurdistan oil fields, pledges defense plans
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Summary: Iraq is taking steps to secure Kurdistan Region oil fields by forming and completing a joint security assessment, with Baghdad pledging to protect workers and guarantee production restarts. The report, submitted to Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, anticipates oil exports from Kurdistan rising to over 205,000 bpd as international firms resume full-capacity operations. Key measures include deploying air defense contracts and interim detection systems around Kirkuk and Mosu
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