Iraq: Shahristani, oil smuggling and standingnote

Iraqi Oil Minister Hussein Al-Shahristani is said to be dissatisfied with the campaign waged against his Ministry and the allegations that some of his aides are involved in cross-border oil smuggling operations. The following 411-word report sheds light on the subject and tells what Al-Shahristani thinks of the campaign and what about its impact on him. It also tells what he is doing to fight oil smuggling.