The US Treasury has sanctioned Iraq’s Deputy Oil Minister, Ali Maarij al-Bahadly, and leaders of pro-Iran militias, accusing them of helping Iran to sell oil in violation of US sanctions . “Like a rogue gang, the Iranian regime is pillaging resources that rightfully belong to the Iraqi people,” said US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “Treasury will not stand idly by as Iran’s military exploits Iraqi oil to fund terrorism against the United States and our partners.” Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 US pushing Israeli de-escalation ahead of new talks: Lebanese official list 2 of 3 Iran’s President Pezeshkian seeks to quash divided leadership narrative list 3 of 3 Photos: War on Iran leaves Jordan’s Petra nearly empty of tourists end of list Neither Iraq nor Iran has responded. Thursday’s sanctions also come as the US and Iran battle over control of the Strait of Hormuz , the vital conduit for oil exports from the Gulf region.…