Iraq opens two inquiries into alleged oil smuggling in Babil

Shafaq News reports that Iraq’s prime minister’s office and parliament ordered separate inquiries into allegations of oil smuggling in Babil governorate. Babil Governor Ali Turki al-Jamali rejected the allegations. The inquiries have yet to report findings.

By Editorial Team · Published 11 Nov 2026 21:36 UTC · Updated 11 Nov 2026 21:36 UTC

Reported: 11 Nov 2026

Urgency: Watch · Evidence: Disputed account

What the sources establish

Shafaq News says it reviewed both orders. 964media separately cites the speaker’s office and reports the governor’s denial. The orders establish that the allegations are being investigated. Neither report establishes that smuggling occurred or who was responsible. Shafaq News’s ultimate ownership is unverified. The date reflects reporting on November 11, and the pin represents Babil governorate.

Evidence last checked: 11 Nov 2026 21:36 UTC.

11 Nov 2026 21:36 UTC — First published with source attribution and a representative map marker.

Sources

Shafaq News Independent outlet
local reporting based on executive and parliamentary orders reviewed by the outlet, including the governor’s denial
964media Ownership / affiliation unverified
separate local report citing the speaker’s media office and relaying the governor’s denial

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