Iraq
Tracked across 402 events · 28196 articles · First seen Mar 09, 2018 · Last active Aug 24, 2026
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International
Impact: Iraq is facing a severe financial crisis due to the Iran war and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, leading it to consider leaving OPEC if its oil production quota is not significantly increased. This event highlights Iraq's struggle to balance its economic needs with its commitments to the oil cartel.
Jun 25, 2026 · 34 articles
Domestic
Impact: Iraq is the nation where the anti-corruption campaign is taking place, aiming to strengthen state institutions and protect public funds. The government of Iraq is the primary actor in this event.
Apr 20, 2026 · 50 articles
Domestic
Impact: Iraq's cabinet approved preliminary agreements to study strategic oil export pipeline projects, aiming to enhance its oil export infrastructure and economic stability.
Jul 05, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Impact: Iraq's oil exports were briefly suspended due to the drone incident, but operations resumed quickly. The country faces ongoing challenges from the Iran war and regional instability.
Jul 16, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Impact: Iraq is a primary signatory, seeking to diversify export routes and reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz; the deal enhances its energy security and ties with the US.
Jul 17, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Iraq secures over $60 billion in investment to boost its oil sector and develop alternative export routes, reducing dependence on the Strait of Hormuz.
Jul 17, 2026 · 33 articles
International
Impact: Iraq is the main actor, trucking fuel oil to Syria and Jordan to bypass Hormuz, boosting its export diversification and oil revenue.
Jul 18, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Iraq seeks to diversify oil export routes to reduce vulnerability to Gulf tensions, with potential long-term economic benefits from pipeline and infrastructure deals.
Jul 28, 2026 · 17 articles
International
The United States and its coalition partners are on track to complete the withdrawal of all military forces from Iraq by September 30, 2026, as agreed in 2024. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met with…
Impact: Iraq gains full sovereignty over its territory and security, with a deadline for disarming militias. Economic ties with the U.S. are deepening, potentially boosting oil production and banking.
Aug 12, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Iraq is planning to build a new crude oil pipeline through Syria to the Mediterranean port of Banias, aiming to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely shut due to the…
Impact: Iraq is the primary beneficiary, seeking to secure oil export routes and reduce vulnerability to Hormuz disruptions. The project would restore and expand its export capacity, but requires significant investment and time.
Aug 17, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Iran has granted permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, following repeated requests from Baghdad over the past six months. The decision was reported by Iran's state…
Impact: Iraq, heavily dependent on Hormuz for oil exports, secured permission for some tankers, alleviating export constraints and supporting its economy, though the limited scope leaves uncertainty.
Aug 22, 2026 · 25 articles
International
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met Saudi intelligence chief Khalid Humaidan on August 7 to discuss regional security coordination. Zaidi affirmed Iraq would not allow its territory to be used for attacks against other countries.…
Impact: Iraq is caught between US and Iran, hosting pro-Iran militias. PM seeks to prevent escalation while managing domestic pressure to disarm groups.
Aug 07, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Impact: Iraq gains U.S. backing for infrastructure projects and faces pressure to disarm militias.
Jul 14, 2026 · 28 articles
International
Impact: Drones were launched from Iraq against the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf countries. Iraq's government denies detecting these launches, but the presence of Iranian-backed militia groups within its borders suggests a potential source for the attacks, impacting its international relations.
May 16, 2026 · 262 articles
Business
Impact: Iraq benefits from increased oil production and associated gas capture, enhancing energy security and reducing reliance on imports.
Jul 20, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Impact: Site of US-Saudi strikes on paramilitaries; government urged de-escalation but faces internal rift.
Jul 29, 2026 · 73 articles
International
Impact: Sovereignty violated by U.S.-Saudi strikes; government condemned attacks and denied prior approval. Struggles to balance ties with U.S. and Iran.
Jul 09, 2026 · 325 articles
International
Impact: Iraq, through its officials and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, played a key role in negotiating the release of Shelly Kittleson from Kata ib Hezbollah.
Apr 07, 2026 · 116 articles
International
Impact: Iraq>>>'s finances have been substantially damaged by reduced oil revenues due to the conflict, and a lack of storage capacity has forced it to shut down oil fields, making its recovery of oil production complicated and potentially lengthy.
May 21, 2026 · 14 articles
Business
Impact: Iraq is pressing for higher quotas to compensate for war losses and has considered leaving OPEC.
Mar 09, 2018 · 108 articles
Business
Impact: Iraq benefits from foreign investment to rehabilitate its aging oil fields, supporting production and economic growth; the deal is signed during the Prime Minister's visit to Washington.
Jul 17, 2026 · 15 articles
Business
Impact: Iraq advances its digital transformation and economic diversification goals, potentially improving its business environment and attracting technology investment.
Mar 09, 2018 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Iraq is a battleground where U.S.-Saudi strikes hit Iran-backed militias, killing at least 20 fighters. The Iraqi government denounced the strikes as a violation of sovereignty, straining its relations with both sides.
Feb 08, 2026 · 308 articles
Business
Impact: Iraq is pushing for higher individual quotas to reflect its capacity, but its exports are also affected by regional disruptions.
Jul 29, 2026 · 42 articles
International
A senior Saudi official said on Thursday that intelligence reports from Saudi Arabia, the United States and other regional countries indicated that Iraqi militias and Yemen's Houthis, under the supervision of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard…
Impact: Iraqi militias are reportedly preparing attacks from the north, and Iraq was the site of recent Saudi-U.S. strikes against Iran-backed groups, raising tensions within Iraq.
Jul 30, 2026 · 16 articles
International
On August 23, 2026, Iran's new Iran — Supreme National Security Council leader Mohsen Rezaee threatened neighboring countries against joining US economic pressure on Iran, warning of retaliation against oil-shipping routes in the Persian Gulf.…
Impact: Iraq relies on Iran's facilitation for oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz, making it vulnerable to disruptions.
Aug 22, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Impact: Iraq has experienced significant downgrades in its GDP growth forecast due to the conflict's impact on energy exports.
Jun 17, 2025 · 62 articles
International
Impact: Iraq opened an investigation into the smuggling and is coordinating with Syria, while under US pressure to disarm Iran-backed militias.
Jul 16, 2026 · 14 articles
International
On August 6, 2026, Yemen's Houthis attacked southern Saudi Arabia, wounding 11 civilians in Saudi Arabia — Najran Province Province, including a four-year-old child. The Saudi-led coalition spokesman, Turki al-Malki, accused the Houthis of indiscriminate…
Impact: Iraq is the base for Iran-backed militias that Saudi Arabia struck, and which threaten further attacks. This adds to Iraq's instability.
Jul 08, 2026 · 33 articles
International
On August 17, 2026, two Iranian Hadid-110 explosive-laden drones launched from Iranian territory targeted the private office of Iraq — Iraqi Kurdistan Prime Minister Masrour Barzani in the Pirmam district of Erbil and the residence…
Impact: Iraq's sovereignty is violated by the attack, and it faces pressure to respond. The incident may strain Iraq's relations with Iran and affect its political stability.
Aug 17, 2026 · 39 articles
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Iraq approved export mechanismsHormuz blockade oil price surge
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regional mediator
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Iraq maintains diplomatic ties with Yemen and actively seeks to mediate an end t
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regional partner
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Yemen maintains diplomatic ties with Iraq and is a recipient of Iraq's mediation
Iran
battleground
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Iraq, a neighbor with deep historical ties to Iran, struggles to assert its sove
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proxy_master
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Iran maintains deep, embedded influence in Iraq through political, religious, an
Israel
enemy
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Iraq views Israel as an enemy state, maintaining no diplomatic ties and technica
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Israel considers Iraq an enemy state, with no diplomatic relations and a history
Kuwait
maritime dispute
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Iraq seeks to resolve maritime border issues with Kuwait, but recent actions lik
Kuwait
maritime dispute
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Kuwait views Iraq as a neighbor with whom it seeks stable relations and economic
Jordan
regional partners
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Iraq views Jordan as a vital trade partner and transit route for its oil exports
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Jordan considers Iraq a crucial economic partner, relying on its oil supplies an
Saudi Arabia
strained neighbor
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Iraq's relationship with Saudi Arabia is strained by cross-border drone attacks
Saudi Arabia
pressuring neighbor
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Saudi Arabia views Iraq as a source of security threats due to drone attacks by
United Arab Emirates
adversary
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Iraq's relationship with the United Arab Emirates is currently defined by severe
United Arab Emirates
adversary
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The United Arab Emirates views Iraq with deep concern due to the severe security
Qatar
economic partners
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Iraq views Qatar as a friendly economic partner, with significant Qatari investm
Qatar
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Qatar considers Iraq a friendly regional partner and a significant destination f
Oman
friendly partners
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Iraq views Oman as a friendly and increasingly important economic partner, with
Oman
friendly partners
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Oman considers Iraq a friendly and growing economic partner, with whom it shares
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