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United Nations & Iraq

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International
United Nations: The United Nations Security Council held a meeting to discuss the attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant, with its International — International Atomic Energy Agency head expressing concern about nuclear safety.
Iraq: 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
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United Nations: Secretary-General Guterres warned of widening confrontation and called for diplomacy.
Iraq: Prime Minister visited Tehran to mediate; border crossing with Iran was struck by US missiles.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
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United Nations: The UN has called for action to help stranded mariners and is involved in diplomatic efforts.
Iraq: Iraq hosts US forces and has been a site of drone attacks, while also being involved in funeral ceremonies for Khamenei.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
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United Nations: The UN human rights chief highlighted the humanitarian impact on seafarers.
Iraq: Iraq's oil exports are constrained by the Hormuz closure, reducing revenues. It is seeking alternative pipeline routes and has signed agreements with US firms to boost energy infrastructure.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
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United Nations: The UN expressed concern over attacks on civilian infrastructure and called for restraint.
Iraq: Iraq has shot down attack drones over Irbil and condemned the conflict. It hosts US forces and Iran-backed militias.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
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United Nations: The UN has been called upon to act, but no specific action has been reported.
Iraq: Iraq has been a location of US operations and a drone disposal incident. Its PM is working to control armed groups.
Apr 20, 2026 · 423 articles
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United Nations: The UN has applied sanctions on Iran in the past, but its inspectors have been shut out since 2025, limiting its role. It is not directly involved in the current US-led sanctions, but its legitimacy is questioned by Iran.
Iraq: Iraq is affected by the conflict, with Iranian attacks on its energy facilities and desalination plants. It also receives oil tanker passage permissions from Iran, indicating complex relations.
Aug 20, 2026 · 73 articles
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United Nations: The UN has called for diplomacy and warned of wider escalation.
Iraq: Iraq has seen US troop deaths and Iranian attacks, while hosting US forces and mediating between the sides.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
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United Nations: The pact invokes Article 51 of the UN Charter, grounding its collective self-defence provisions in international law.
Iraq: Iraq is involved in regional tensions, with Saudi-US airstrikes targeting militias there. The pact may affect Iraq's security environment.
Aug 11, 2026 · 138 articles
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United Nations: The UN is referenced as the body whose charter and resolutions are violated by the attacks. The UN may be called upon to address the situation, but its effectiveness is limited by geopolitical dynamics.
Iraq: The attack occurred at Kuwait's border with Iraq, highlighting Iraq's role as a neighboring state in the regional tensions.
Jul 16, 2026 · 30 articles
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United Nations: The UN was referenced in the context of resolutions and international law, but was not directly involved.
Iraq: Iraq participated in the meeting, supporting the unified position.
Aug 04, 2026 · 26 articles
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United Nations: A United Nations study warns that higher energy prices will impact almost a billion people in poorer countries, forcing tradeoffs between energy bills and public services.
Iraq: Iraq is one of the Persian Gulf producers whose oil supplies have been disrupted by the Strait of Hormuz closure, and it has struck arrangements with Iran to move oil.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
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United Nations: The UN expressed concern and support for the ICC, reinforcing its commitment to international justice.
Iraq: Iraq is mentioned as a location of alleged crimes by US soldiers, part of the ICC's jurisdiction disputes.
Jul 13, 2026 · 277 articles
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International
United Nations: The UN's International — International Maritime Organization has reported casualties among seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz. The UN is not directly involved in the negotiations but monitors the humanitarian impact.
Iraq: Site of US strikes on Iran-backed militias; its territory is used for attacks on Saudi Arabia and US forces.
Apr 08, 2026 · 321 articles
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United Nations: The United Nations has been shut out of Iran's nuclear inspections since 2025, limiting its role. It may be involved in diplomatic efforts but has limited influence.
Iraq: Iraq is a neighbor of Iran and could be affected by sanctions and regional instability. It may face pressure to cut ties with Iran, but also risks Iranian retaliation.
Aug 22, 2026 · 25 articles
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United Nations: UN Secretary-General Guterres called for an immediate halt to hostilities and warned of catastrophic consequences, urging a return to negotiations.
Iraq: Iraq hosts Iranian-backed militias; a base of an Iranian Kurdish opposition group in Iraq was attacked by drones.
Apr 20, 2026 · 572 articles
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United Nations: The UN expressed alarm over attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Iraq: Iraq faces drone attacks on its Kurdish region and is working to disarm Iran-backed militias amid the conflict.
Jul 15, 2026 · 445 articles
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United Nations: The UN has expressed concern over civilian infrastructure attacks and called for de-escalation, but has no direct role in the conflict.
Iraq: Iraq has been used as a staging ground for drone attacks on US forces and has attempted to mediate between the US and Iran.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
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United Nations: The UN is involved through Ambassador Waltz, who communicates US positions. It plays a supporting role in diplomatic efforts.
Iraq: Iraq reported drone attacks on camps housing Iranian opposition groups, and drones were launched from its territory targeting Saudi Arabia. It is a staging ground for Iran-backed militias.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
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United Nations: The United Nations inspectors would be involved in enhanced inspections of Iran's nuclear facilities as part of the proposed deal, ensuring compliance with nuclear commitments.
Iraq: Iraq>>> is where militia allied to Iran>>> operate, from which drones have been launched at Saudi Arabia>>> and the United Arab Emirates>>>.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
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United Nations: United Nations>>> called for restraint and cautioned against a return to 'full war' in the Middle East conflict.
Iraq: Iraq's Umm Qasr port was the site of an attack on an Oman Shipping Company vessel, indicating the spillover of the conflict into its territory. This highlights the broader regional instability affecting its infrastructure and trade.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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United Nations: The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called the deal a 'critical step' toward resolving the war, and Iran plans to seek ratification from the UN Security Council after a final agreement on its nuclear program.
Iraq: Iraq has welcomed the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, indicating a positive impact on its regional interests and trade.
Jun 12, 2026 · 429 articles
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United Nations: The UN's IMO condemned attacks on ships; Iran accused the US of violating the UN Charter.
Iraq: Iraq hosted Khamenei's funeral ceremonies in Najaf and Karbala.
Mar 09, 2018 · 1197 articles
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United Nations: UNSC discussed Yemen; spokesman warned of wider conflict.
Iraq: Drones launched from Iraq toward Saudi Arabia; Iraqi PM ordered investigation.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
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United Nations: Calls for peace and monitors maritime incidents.
Iraq: Targeted by drone attacks from Iran, adding to regional instability.
Aug 15, 2026 · 122 articles
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United Nations: Iran's UN mission did not respond to requests for comment. The UN may become involved if tensions escalate.
Iraq: A CIA facility in eastern Iraq was struck. The attack underscores instability in the region.
Jul 22, 2026 · 22 articles
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United Nations: A United Nations agency has been involved in evacuation efforts for ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and the UNCTAD has warned about the lasting economic impact of the strait's disruption on vulnerable economies.
Iraq: Iraq is mentioned as the location where Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated Iran's stance on the Strait of Hormuz and the ceasefire.
Jan 07, 2026 · 501 articles
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United Nations: The United Nations>>> nuclear watchdog is mentioned as a potential supervisor for diluting Iran>>>'s highly enriched uranium stockpile.
Iraq: Shiite armed groups in Iraq>>> are among Iran's>>> proxies. The deal includes a commitment for Iran>>> not to interfere in the domestic affairs of countries in the region, which implicitly affects Iran's>>> support for these groups in Iraq>>>.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
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United Nations: The UN hosted the vote; its oversight services conducted the investigation into Khan.
Iraq: Khan investigated IS crimes in Iraq; not directly affected by this event.
Jul 14, 2026 · 200 articles
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United Nations: Reported civilian casualties in Yemen, monitoring regional conflict.
Iraq: Mentioned in Iran's conditions, affected by regional conflict.
Aug 12, 2026 · 174 articles
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