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Exclusive-Iraq, Pakistan strike energy deals with Iran as Tehran flexes Hormuz control By Reuters
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By Marwa Rashad and Ahmed Rasheed LONDON/BAGHDAD, May 12 (Reuters) - Both Iraq and Pakistan have cut deals with Iran to ship oil and liquefied natural gas from the Gulf, according to five sources with knowledge of the matter, in a demonstration of Tehran's ability to control energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
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By Marwa Rashad and Ahmed Rasheed LONDON/BAGHDAD, May 12 (Reuters) - Both Iraq and Pakistan have cut deals with Iran to ship oil and liquefied natural gas from the Gulf, according to five sources with knowledge of the matter, in a demonstration of Tehran's ability to control ener…
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