Iraq
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Iraq Ships Crude Past Hormuz as War Chokes Gulf Trade
Iraq shifted two million barrels of crude past the closed Strait of Hormuz on a supertanker, marking a decades-first export maneuver.
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Iraq Seeks US Exemption for Humanitarian Flights Following Iran Aviation Ban
The Iraqi government is negotiating with Washington to restore flights for humanitarian, medical, and religious travel after US sanctions halted air ties with Iran.
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Iraq Launches Probe After Drones Strike Saudi Oil Pipeline
Iraq has launched an investigation and dismissed a military commander after confirming that drones targeting a key Saudi oil pipeline originated from its territory.
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US and Saudi Arabia Launch Joint Strikes on Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq Following Missile Attack
U.S. and Saudi forces launched joint strikes on Iran-backed militia sites in Iraq after a missile attack, marking a major regional shift and rising oil prices.
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US Soldier Killed in Northern Iraq During Controlled Detonation of Iranian Drone Ordnance
A US soldier was killed in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of Iranian drone ordnance, marking the 17th fatality in the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
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Millions Attend Funeral Rites for Ayatollah Khamenei in Iraq
Millions of mourners gathered in Najaf and Karbala on Wednesday for the funeral procession of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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Wife of Released Engineer Robert Pether Warns of Critical Health Decline in Iraq
Desree Pether, wife of Australian engineer Robert Pether, reports his health is failing in Baghdad after his release from an Iraqi prison without proper documentation.
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Habib Diarra scores early goal for Senegal against Iraq in World Cup clash
Midfielder Habib Diarra secured an early lead for Senegal against Iraq, as the team navigates crucial Group I qualification stakes without Edouard Mendy.
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Drones Strike Near U.S. Consulate in Erbil, Iraq
Unmanned aerial vehicles targeted an area near the U.S. consulate in Erbil, Iraq, prompting security alerts and raising regional tensions.
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Iraq’s Oil Exports Halted, Threatening Revenue and Salaries
Iraq’s oil exports have plummeted to 900,000 bpd from 3.3 million bpd due to the closure of southern ports, raising concerns about public sector salaries.
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Nato Completes Iraq Withdrawal Amid Escalating Regional War
Hundreds of Nato troops have been withdrawn from Iraq and relocated to Italy due to escalating regional conflict and attacks by pro-Iranian fighters.
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Iraq and Kurdistan Resume Oil Exports Via Turkey
Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government have agreed to restart oil exports through a pipeline to Turkey, potentially adding up to 400,000 barrels per day to global supply.
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US Pentagon Identifies Six Service Members Killed in Iraq Plane Crash
The Pentagon has named the six U.S. service members who died when a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday.
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Seven US Refueling Planes Lost Amid ‘Accident’ in Iraq
The United States has lost seven KC-135 refueling aircraft during the ongoing Iran war, with the latest incident involving a crash near the Iraq-Jordan border. US Central Command cited a mid-air collision as the cause.
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US Military Refuelling Plane Crashes in Iraq Amid Regional Conflict
US Central Command has launched a rescue operation after a KC-135 refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, as the US-Israel military campaign against Iran intensifies.