Iraq oil pipelines company denies director's arrest

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's state oil pipelines company denied reports that its director general, Ali Abdul Karim al-Musawi, had been detained, calling the claims circulating on social media false. In a written statement, the company said unverified assertions about al-Musawi's arrest had no basis and were inaccurate. The company said al-Musawi continues to carry out his official duties and is overseeing the company's daily operations as normal. It urged media outlets and social media users to adhere to principles of accuracy and responsibility when publishing news. The statement also called on the public to rely solely on official sources for information, warning that unverified reports create confusion. No further details were immediately available on the origin of the arrest claims.