Iraq: The campaign against Oil Minister Shahristaninote

Iraqi Oil Minister Hussein Al-Shahristani is said to have resigned from his position for the second time in two months, as the campaign against him from main Shiite parties is gaining momentum. The following 513-word report focuses on the subject and tells what about the reaction of Iraqi PM Nouri Al-Maliki. It also tells what about the standing of Al-Shahristani and what about the names put forward to take his place.