Eni reduces workforce at Iraq's Zubair oil field amid regional tensions
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Italian energy giant Eni has scaled back the number of its employees at the Zubair oil and gas field in southern Iraq's Basra province as a precautionary response to heightened instability in the region.
The decision follows a wave of airstrikes over the weekend, in which the United States joined Israeli efforts to target key Iranian nuclear facilities.
The escalation has raised concerns about the potential for broader regional fallout in the Gulf, particularly in neighboring countries like Iraq, which hosts both Western companies and Iran-backed groups.
According to Reuters, Eni is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with local authorities to ensure the safety of its staff and operations.
Zubair is one of Iraq's major oil fields and a critical part of the country's energy sector. Any disruptions or security concerns in Basra could have wider implications for Iraq's oil exports, which are vital to the national economy.
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