Iraqi Oil Minister Thamir Ghadhban says Exxon Mobil staff pull-out is `unacceptable and unjustified`
(WorldNews Business)

Iraq`s Oil Minister Thamir Ghadhban demanded that Exxon Mobil returns staff it pulled out of an oilfield because of safety concerns last week. Mr Ghadhban said the withdrawal of staff was "unacceptable and unjustified", and had been based on political reasons rather than security ones, a statement reported by Reuters said. Read More Foreign oil companies in Iraq facing tense security situation for staff...