Iraq & Yemen
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Iraq maintains diplomatic ties with Yemen and actively seeks to mediate an end to the Yemeni civil war, aiming to promote regional stability despite the complex involvement of non-state actors.
International
Iraq: Iraq is caught between US and Iran, hosting pro-Iran militias. PM seeks to prevent escalation while managing domestic pressure to disarm groups.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthis are warned to be part of potential coordinated attacks on Saudi Arabia, threatening regional stability.
Aug 07, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Iraq: Iraqi militias are reportedly preparing attacks from the north, and Iraq was the site of recent Saudi-U.S. strikes against Iran-backed groups, raising tensions within Iraq.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthis are reportedly preparing attacks from the south and have already launched strikes that wounded civilians. Saudi Arabia has responded with strikes on military sites in Yemen.
Jul 30, 2026 · 16 articles
International
Iraq: Site of US-Saudi strikes on paramilitaries; government urged de-escalation but faces internal rift.
Yemen: Houthis declared blockade on Saudi Arabia, escalating regional tensions.
Jul 29, 2026 · 73 articles
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.
Yemen: Houthi rebels continue attacks on Saudi shipping and oil facilities, contributing to regional instability.
Jul 09, 2026 · 325 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is the base for Iran-backed militias that Saudi Arabia struck, and which threaten further attacks. This adds to Iraq's instability.
Yemen: Yemen is the base of the Houthis and the site of ongoing conflict, with government troops killed in Houthi attacks. The country remains deeply affected by the war.
Jul 08, 2026 · 33 articles
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.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthis declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia and attacked Saudi energy facilities, contributing to regional instability and threatening Red Sea shipping.
Feb 08, 2026 · 308 articles
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.
Yemen: Yemen is the base for Houthi attacks on Saudi shipping, escalating the conflict. It suffers from Saudi strikes and humanitarian crisis.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
Iraq: Prime Minister visited Tehran to mediate; border crossing with Iran was struck by US missiles.
Yemen: Home to Houthi rebels; the conflict has drawn in regional powers and disrupted shipping.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is involved in regional tensions, with Saudi-US airstrikes targeting militias there. The pact may affect Iraq's security environment.
Yemen: Yemen is a focal point of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, and the pact may influence the conflict dynamics there.
Aug 11, 2026 · 138 articles
Business
Iraq: Iraq is pushing for higher individual quotas to reflect its capacity, but its exports are also affected by regional disruptions.
Yemen: Yemeni rebels have declared a maritime embargo, threatening Saudi exports via the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.
Jul 29, 2026 · 42 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq hosts US forces and has been a site of drone attacks, while also being involved in funeral ceremonies for Khamenei.
Yemen: Yemen-based Houthis have attacked Saudi tankers, opening a new front and threatening Red Sea shipping.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
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.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked Saudi oil facilities and downed a Saudi drone, threatening Red Sea shipping. The conflict adds a new front to the US-Iran tensions.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is mentioned as a location of attacks by Iran-affiliated militias, adding to regional tensions and security concerns.
Yemen: Yemen is mentioned as a location of attacks by Iran-affiliated militias, contributing to regional instability and affecting shipping in the Red Sea.
Jun 27, 2026 · 41 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has seen US troop deaths and Iranian attacks, while hosting US forces and mediating between the sides.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthi rebels threaten Red Sea shipping, escalating conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is using shuttling to export its crude, providing an outlet for its oil despite the war. This helps sustain its oil revenues.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthi militants threaten Saudi Arabia's Red Sea route, indirectly pushing Saudi Arabia to increase Hormuz shuttling. Yemen remains a source of regional instability.
Aug 16, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq hosts Iranian-backed militias and has been subject to US strikes, making it a flashpoint.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthi rebels are attacking Saudi and shipping targets, expanding the conflict. The internationally recognized government is also under attack.
Jun 16, 2026 · 349 articles
International
Iraq: Affected by regional conflict, with Iran-backed groups and US presence, and included in Trump's compensation demands.
Yemen: Houthi attacks on shipping and Saudi targets; humanitarian crisis worsens.
Jul 28, 2026 · 318 articles
International
Iraq: Drones launched from Iraq toward Saudi Arabia; Iraqi PM ordered investigation.
Yemen: Internationally recognized government said prepared for escalation with Houthis; condemned Houthi actions.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has shot down attack drones over Irbil and condemned the conflict. It hosts US forces and Iran-backed militias.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthis are Iran allies who could close the Bab al-Mandeb strait, threatening Red Sea shipping.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
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.
Yemen: Yemen is the base of the Houthis, which has opened a new front by threatening Red Sea shipping, exacerbating global energy supply risks.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has been a location of US operations and a drone disposal incident. Its PM is working to control armed groups.
Yemen: Yemen's government has condemned Iranian attacks and expressed solidarity with Kuwait and Bahrain.
Apr 20, 2026 · 423 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is affected by the conflict, with US embassy warnings and potential for Iranian attacks.
Yemen: Yemen is affected by the conflict, with Houthi rebels denying transit fees for Bab-el-Mandeb, impacting shipping.
Jul 19, 2026 · 28 articles
International
Iraq: Site of US strikes on Iran-backed militias; its territory is used for attacks on Saudi Arabia and US forces.
Yemen: Home to Houthi rebels who have attacked shipping and Saudi targets, adding to regional instability.
Apr 08, 2026 · 321 articles
Accidents
Iraq: One Iraqi crew member aboard the Sibu 1, affected by the hijacking.
Yemen: Waters off Yemen were the site of the hijacking, highlighting regional instability and maritime security threats.
Aug 22, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iraq: Host to Iranian-backed militias and US forces, facing drone attacks. Its stability is important for regional oil supply.
Yemen: Home to Houthi rebels who have threatened shipping in the Red Sea, adding to energy supply risks.
Feb 08, 2026 · 380 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has Shia militias aligned with Iran that could be used as proxies. This could affect its sovereignty and stability.
Yemen: Yemen is home to the Houthis, an Iranian proxy that could be used in retaliation. This could affect regional shipping and security.
Aug 19, 2026 · 20 articles
International
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.
Yemen: Yemen>>>'s Houthi rebels previously claimed to have targeted the Barakah nuclear power plant in 2017, though this was denied by Abu Dhabi.
May 16, 2026 · 262 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq intercepted a drone over Irbil, but this is a separate incident, with minimal impact on the main event.
Yemen: Yemen's internationally recognized government is engaged in conflict with the Houthis, with recent attacks on Houthi sites. The country is affected by the regional instability.
Aug 08, 2026 · 174 articles
International
Iraq: Targeted by drone attacks from Iran, adding to regional instability.
Yemen: Home to Houthi rebels whose attacks threaten Red Sea shipping and Saudi targets.
Aug 15, 2026 · 122 articles
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.
Yemen: Israel>>>'s military intercepted an aerial target from Yemen>>>, indicating another front in the broader regional conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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