Afghanistan & Iraq
25 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Mar 24, 2026
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International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan is part of the Europe, the Middle East and Africa region, which is forecast to experience a significant drop in growth due to the conflict.
Iraq: 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
Afghanistan: Afghanistan>>> is one of the most seriously affected countries, facing severe hunger due to higher fuel costs, food price spikes, income losses, and disrupted trade, with millions at risk of food insecurity.
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
International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan is mentioned as a potential transit route, but its security situation poses significant challenges to any rail project.
Iraq: Iraq is another country where US bases were attacked, reflecting the regional spread of the conflict.
Aug 06, 2026 · 24 articles
International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan is mentioned as a location of ICC investigations involving US troops, contributing to the US-ICC conflict.
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
International
Afghanistan: Landlocked Afghanistan relies on Iran — Chabahar Port port for trade, which has been damaged.
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
International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan is mentioned as a context for US sanctions due to ICC probe into US troops.
Iraq: Khan investigated IS crimes in Iraq; not directly affected by this event.
Jul 14, 2026 · 200 articles
Domestic
Afghanistan: Afghanistan is a source country for refugees, but admissions have declined.
Iraq: Iraq is a source country for refugees, but admissions have declined.
Aug 17, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan remains on the United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's (FCDO) 'do not travel' list due to a volatile security situation and heightened risk of detention for British nationals.
Mar 02, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Afghanistan: Afghanistan remains the world's weakest passport at No. 106, offering visa-free access to just 24 destinations.
Oct 14, 2025 · 9 articles
International
Afghanistan: Potential escalation in conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan could further limit airspace, exacerbating flight disruptions.
Feb 28, 2026 · 32 articles
International
Afghanistan: Ongoing cross-border fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan added to the regional instability during the protests.
Mar 01, 2026 · 52 articles
International
Afghanistan: Allegations against Australian troops relate to unlawful killings of Afghan noncombatants.
Apr 08, 2026 · 107 articles
International
Afghanistan: United States citizens are advised not to attempt departure via Afghanistan from Iran.
Iraq: United States citizens are advised not to attempt departure via Iraq from Iran.
Jan 13, 2026 · 8 articles
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