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Iraq's Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi has reassured the international community that Baghdad intends to stay within OPEC, whilst simultaneously advocating for a production quota that better reflects the nation's capabilities and interests.
Iraqi security forces mounted extensive raids in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone on Sunday, detaining numerous officials and parliamentarians on suspicion of corruption amid growing pressure to combat graft.
Iraq's Oil Ministry has rejected reports suggesting the country might leave OPEC if its production quota remains unchanged, instead emphasizing the need for quota reassessment based on sustainable capacity and economic recovery.