Iraqi Kurdistan Halts Oil Exports Due to Militia Attacks

Iraqi Kurdistan has suspended oil exports following attacks by militia groups in the region. The autonomous Kurdish region in northern Iraq, which controls significant oil resources, made the decision to halt shipments as security concerns mounted. Kurdistan typically exports oil through pipelines to Turkey and other regional markets, making it a crucial source of revenue for the Kurdish Regional Government. The suspension comes amid broader instability across the Middle East, with various militia groups increasingly targeting energy infrastructure and economic assets.