Iraqi Oil Pipelines Company denies reports of director general's arrest

BAGHDAD, Iraq — The Iraqi Oil Pipelines Company has dismissed as untrue media reports that its Director General Ali Abdul Karim al-Musawi was detained. In a written statement, the company said unfounded claims that al-Musawi had been arrested had circulated on some social media platforms. The statement said the reports were entirely baseless and that al-Musawi continues to carry out his official duties normally, overseeing the company's day-to-day operations. The company urged news outlets and social media users to adhere to principles of accuracy and responsibility when publishing such reports. The company also called on the public to refer only to official sources for accurate information, warning that unverified news causes confusion in society. No further details were immediately available on the origin of the detention claims.