Obama 'backs Baghdad' in ExxonMobil row

Iraq's prime minister said US President Barack Obama backed Baghdad's concerns over ExxonMobil's oil deal with the Kurdistan region and had emphasised Washington's respect for the Iraqi constitution and laws.

Backing: Iraqi prime minister Nouri al-Maliki claims US supports Baghdad position in dispute with ExxonMobil
Backing: Iraqi prime minister Nouri al-Maliki claims US supports Baghdad position in dispute with ExxonMobil
Published 19 July 2012, 21:20Updated 11 October 2016, 09:17
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