Kurdistan sells first crude, defying Baghdad

The first cargo of Iraqi Kurdistan's crude oil has been sold on the international market, industry sources said, as the autonomous northern region ramps up trade the central government views as illegal.

International sale: Traders confirm international tender for Kurdistan crude
International sale: Traders confirm international tender for Kurdistan crude
Published 5 April 2013, 19:38Updated 11 October 2016, 14:31
Middle East