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Iraq & Jordan

101 shared events · Importance 14 · Last updated Aug 24, 2026

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Iraq views Jordan as a vital trade partner and transit route for its oil exports, with ongoing efforts to deepen economic and diplomatic cooperation for regional stability.

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International
Iraq: Iraq is the main actor, trucking fuel oil to Syria and Jordan to bypass Hormuz, boosting its export diversification and oil revenue.
Jordan: Jordan serves as an alternative transit route for Iraqi fuel oil via Jordan — Aqaba, benefiting from increased trade.
Jul 18, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Iraq: 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.
Jordan: Jordan intercepted Iranian missiles targeting U.S. bases on its territory, playing a defensive role. It is caught in the middle, hosting U.S. troops and facing repeated Iranian attacks.
Feb 08, 2026 · 308 articles
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International
Iraq: Site of US-Saudi strikes on paramilitaries; government urged de-escalation but faces internal rift.
Jordan: Shot down Iranian missiles; US bases there are primary Iranian targets.
Jul 29, 2026 · 73 articles
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International
Iraq: Sovereignty violated by U.S.-Saudi strikes; government condemned attacks and denied prior approval. Struggles to balance ties with U.S. and Iran.
Jordan: Intercepted Iranian missiles targeting U.S. bases. Plays a key role in regional defense.
Jul 09, 2026 · 325 articles
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International
Iraq: Iraq has been a location of US operations and a drone disposal incident. Its PM is working to control armed groups.
Jordan: Jordan has been attacked by Iran, with missiles targeting its Al-Azraq base and Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, where three US soldiers were killed. Its air defenses have intercepted some projectiles.
Apr 20, 2026 · 423 articles
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International
Iraq: Prime Minister visited Tehran to mediate; border crossing with Iran was struck by US missiles.
Jordan: Intercepted Iranian missiles and drones; hosts US bases that were attacked.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
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International
Iraq: One US soldier died in Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone.
Jordan: A base in Jordan was struck by Iranian ballistic missiles and drones, killing three US soldiers.
Jul 26, 2026 · 48 articles
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International
Iraq: Iraq participated in Operation Ramz, contributing to the regional cybercrime crackdown.
Jordan: Jordan participated in Operation Ramz, investigating financial fraud scams and uncovering victims of human trafficking. This demonstrates its efforts in combating complex criminal networks.
May 18, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Iraq: Iraq faces drone attacks on its Kurdish region and is working to disarm Iran-backed militias amid the conflict.
Jordan: Jordan is a frontline state, hosting US bases and intercepting Iranian missiles; it faces spillover risks and economic disruption.
Jul 15, 2026 · 445 articles
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International
Iraq: Iraq has seen US troop deaths and Iranian attacks, while hosting US forces and mediating between the sides.
Jordan: Jordan has intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, hosting US bases and facing direct attacks.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
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International
Iraq: Iraq hosts US forces and has been a site of drone attacks, while also being involved in funeral ceremonies for Khamenei.
Jordan: Jordan has intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, playing a defensive role in the conflict.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
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International
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.
Jordan: Jordan has intercepted Iranian attacks and faces economic strain from higher energy costs.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
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International
Iraq: Location where US service member was killed during controlled detonation of Iranian drone.
Jordan: Target of Iranian missiles; shot down several and summoned Iran's charge d'affaires in protest.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
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International
Iraq: Iraq is mentioned as a location of attacks by Iran-affiliated militias, adding to regional tensions and security concerns.
Jordan: Jordan participates in the diplomatic coordination, reflecting its interest in regional stability. Its role is supportive, with limited direct market impact.
Jun 27, 2026 · 41 articles
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International
Iraq: Iraq participated in the meeting, supporting the unified position.
Jordan: Jordan hosted the ministerial meeting and reaffirmed its custodianship role over Jerusalem's holy sites, strengthening its diplomatic leadership in the region.
Aug 04, 2026 · 26 articles
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International
Iraq: 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.
Jordan: Jordan's Jordan — Aqaba port is another potential export route for Iraq, part of Baghdad's diversification strategy.
Aug 22, 2026 · 25 articles
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International
Iraq: Iraq has shot down attack drones over Irbil and condemned the conflict. It hosts US forces and Iran-backed militias.
Jordan: Jordan has intercepted Iranian missiles and hosts US forces. It is indirectly involved but faces spillover risks.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
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Accidents
Iraq: The incident occurred at an air base in Iraq — Erbil, Iraq, where U.S. forces are stationed.
Jordan: Two U.S. soldiers were killed in Jordan defending against Iranian attacks, part of the same broader conflict.
Jul 21, 2026 · 8 articles
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International
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.
Jordan: Jordan has been hit by Iranian missiles and drones, including an attack that killed three US soldiers. It has intercepted many incoming projectiles.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
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International
Iraq: Iraq is affected by the conflict, with US embassy warnings and potential for Iranian attacks.
Jordan: Jordan is affected by Iranian missile attacks and hosts US military bases; it denied evacuation of Aqaba facilities, maintaining normal operations.
Jul 19, 2026 · 28 articles
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International
Iraq: Iraq closed its airspace due to the conflict, and Virgin Atlantic announced it would avoid flying over Iraq.
Jordan: Jordan experienced sirens sounding and its airspace was closed due to the conflict, and has been struck in retaliatory attacks.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Iraq: Iraq is the territory from which drone attacks on Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant, originated, with Iran backing groups accused of these attacks.
Jordan: Jordan is among the Muslim and Arab nations Donald Trump pushed to join the Abraham Accords as part of a broader regional settlement with Iran.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
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International
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.
Jordan: Jordan reported shooting down two drones, and a US base in Jordan was attacked earlier, killing three service members. It remains a frontline state in the conflict.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
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International
Iraq: Site of US-Saudi strikes on Iranian-backed militia targets; vulnerable to further escalation.
Jordan: Location of US base attacked by Iran, prompting US retaliation threats.
Aug 02, 2026 · 8 articles
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International
Iraq: A CIA facility in eastern Iraq was struck. The attack underscores instability in the region.
Jordan: Jordan was the site of a separate Iranian ballistic missile strike on a U.S. air base, which killed two soldiers and heightened concerns about Russian support.
Jul 22, 2026 · 22 articles
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International
Iraq: Iraq is a theater of conflict where US and Saudi forces struck Iran-backed paramilitary groups, adding to regional instability.
Jordan: Jordan hosts US bases that were fired upon by Iran, making it a direct target in the conflict.
Jul 29, 2026 · 9 articles
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International
Iraq: Iraq has Shia militias aligned with Iran that could be used as proxies. This could affect its sovereignty and stability.
Jordan: Jordan was the site of a recent Iranian attack on a US base, demonstrating Iran's long-range capability. This affects its security and stability.
Aug 19, 2026 · 20 articles
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International
Iraq: Iraq hosts Iranian-backed militias; a base of an Iranian Kurdish opposition group in Iraq was attacked by drones.
Jordan: Jordan was hit by Iranian missiles targeting a U.S. air base, causing minor damage. Its military shot down four missiles.
Apr 20, 2026 · 572 articles
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International
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.
Jordan: Jordan>>> has been targeted by Iranian missile attacks, with its military intercepting incoming projectiles, underscoring the regional spread of the conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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International
Iraq: Host to Iranian-backed militias and US forces, facing drone attacks. Its stability is important for regional oil supply.
Jordan: Host to US bases that have been attacked by Iran, with casualties. Its security is tied to the conflict's escalation.
Feb 08, 2026 · 380 articles
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