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Iraq's Oil Production Hits New Heights

With Iran sanctions rising, Iraq oil needed for world supply

By Mark Russell,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 3, 2012 6:28 AM CDT

(Newser) – Iraq may be crippled by mismanagement and violence, but it does have one huge bright spot these days—oil. Iraq's crude oil production is up 20% this year to the tune of 2.5 million barrels a day, reports the New York Times. Oil...   Read full story »

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