Iraq & Saudi Arabia
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Iraq's relationship with Saudi Arabia is highly strained, as Iran-backed militias use Iraqi territory to launch drone strikes against the Kingdom. In response, Iraq faces Saudi retaliatory airstrikes within its borders and formal diplomatic protests.
International
Iraq: 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.
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia, as a key OPEC ally, is urged by Iraq to take its demands for a higher oil quota seriously. Its response will be crucial in determining Iraq's future within OPEC and the stability of the alliance.
Jun 25, 2026 · 34 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq, an OPEC+ member, agreed to increase its oil output by 26,000 bpd in August. It has also expressed a desire for higher production quotas to compensate for war-related shortfalls.
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia, a core member of OPEC+, agreed to increase its oil output by 62,000 bpd in August. It is a major producer whose exports were affected by the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Mar 09, 2018 · 100 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq's oil exports recovered in June, benefiting from the improved shipping conditions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's crude exports rose in June, contributing to the overall increase in Gulf oil flows and demonstrating its ability to boost loadings.
Jul 03, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is among the Gulf producers resuming production and exports, facing the task of repairing energy infrastructure damaged by Iranian attacks.
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia, along with other Gulf producers, experienced damage to its energy infrastructure from Iranian attacks but found alternative export routes, helping to ease supply pressures.
Apr 20, 2026 · 22 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq closed its airspace due to the conflict, and Virgin Atlantic announced it would avoid flying over Iraq.
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's capital was struck by an Iranian drone targeting the US embassy, and the nation has been struck in retaliatory attacks.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has been drawn into the Middle East war and is expected to participate in discussions regarding the future management of the Strait of Hormuz.
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has resumed oil loading at its Saudi Arabia — Ras Tanura terminal after a four-month halt, contributing to increased oil supply in the market as the Strait of Hormuz reopens.
Apr 20, 2026 · 390 articles
International
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.
Saudi Arabia: Trade flows are increasingly moving through Saudi Arabia to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, bypassing United Arab Emirates — Dubai.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is a Gulf producer whose oil supply is connected to global markets via the Strait of Hormuz, making it indirectly affected by the restrictions.
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is a Gulf producer whose oil supply is connected to global markets via the Strait of Hormuz. A pipeline in Saudi Arabia used to bypass the Strait of Hormuz was reportedly struck by Iran.
Apr 08, 2026 · 19 articles
International
Iraq: Drones have been launched from Iraq towards Gulf countries, apparently by Iran and its allies, indicating ongoing regional tensions despite the ceasefire.
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia, along with Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, requested Donald Trump to hold off on attacks against Iran, indicating a desire for a peaceful resolution in the region. It has also been a target of Iranian-allied drone strikes.
May 19, 2026 · 20 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is a major Gulf producer whose oil exports transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The reopening of the strait is crucial for its energy exports and global market stability.
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is a major Gulf producer whose oil exports transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The reopening of the strait is crucial for its energy exports and global market stability.
Apr 20, 2026 · 302 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is the location where an American journalist was kidnapped, with the incident being blamed on an Iranian-backed militia, indicating the spillover effects of the conflict into neighboring countries.
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia activated its air defense systems to intercept incoming Iranian missiles and drones, indicating its direct exposure to the regional conflict and the associated security risks.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has welcomed the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, indicating a positive impact on its regional interests and trade.
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has backed the mediation efforts led by Pakistan in brokering the peace deal between the United States and Iran. It is also a regional power that would be affected by the stability brought by the agreement.
Jun 12, 2026 · 429 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq's Rumaila oil field was among those struck in the Middle East, contributing to the disruption of global oil supplies.
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia shut down operations at its Ras Tanura refining facility due to attacks in the region, further impacting global oil supplies.
Mar 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
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.
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has resumed crude oil loadings and switched to spot pricing to speed sales, indicating efforts to maintain oil exports despite regional tensions.
Jan 07, 2026 · 501 articles
International
Iraq: Drones entering Saudi Arabia were reported to originate from Iraqi airspace, suggesting Iraq's potential role as a launch point for attacks.
May 18, 2026 · 6 articles
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