“This project has not started working yet because the measures to receive final approval have not been completed,” it said.

According to NRT it added “the aim of this project is to provide fuel products to the people, in consideration of the preventative measures against coronavirus and the need to protect public safety.”

The pipeline was first reported by Iraq Oil Report, which prompted the response by the KRG.

Iran’s oil industry is currently subject to heavy sanctions by the United States.

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