Audio Drill: Halt of Kirkuk oil exports exacerbates Iraq’s economic crisis
Lesson Brief
On June 21, Al Jazeera reported that a halt of oil exports from Kirkuk has exacerbated Iraq's economic crisis. The province ceased exporting oil, claiming that the government in Baghdad has not paid the portion of the state budget due to Kirkuk. According to one source, both sides have not fully lived up to their sides of the export agreement, deepening the dispute. This audio set will prepare you to listen to the news report. By clicking the Read the Article button you can follow along with Arabic subtitles.