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Iraq — Basra

Tracked across 3 events · 445 articles · First seen Mar 12, 2026 · Last active Aug 01, 2026

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Events (3)
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International
Iran Attacks Bahrain Airport, Iraq Port
Impact: Iraq — Basra port in Iraq was attacked by Iran, causing a halt to oil terminal operations and one fatality.
Mar 12, 2026 · 12 articles
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International
Iraq PM visits Turkey for pipeline talks
Impact: Iraq — Basra is the proposed starting point of the pipeline, central to Iraq's oil export infrastructure.
Jul 28, 2026 · 17 articles
8 -20
International
US-Iran war disrupts oil markets
The US-Iran war, ongoing since late February, has severely disrupted global oil markets. The conflict has led to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for about 20% of global oil…
Impact: Iraq — Basra is Iraq's main oil export hub, with plans for alternative pipelines.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
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