Iraq & United States — The Pentagon
18 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
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Iraq: Sovereignty violated by U.S.-Saudi strikes; government condemned attacks and denied prior approval. Struggles to balance ties with U.S. and Iran.
United States — The Pentagon: The United States — The Pentagon sought additional funding from Congress for the conflict, facing skepticism over rising costs.
Jul 09, 2026 · 325 articles
International
Iraq: Location where US service member was killed during controlled detonation of Iranian drone.
United States — The Pentagon: The United States — The Pentagon had no immediate comment on the drone attacks, but the U.S. military confirmed fresh strikes.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 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.
United States — The Pentagon: The United States — The Pentagon did not immediately comment on Iran's drone attacks, but US military conducted fresh strikes.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 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.
United States — The Pentagon: The United States — The Pentagon suspended strikes after 13 nights; operations are on hold.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 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.
United States — The Pentagon: United States — The Pentagon, the headquarters of the United States — United States Department of Defense, is involved in directing and commenting on US military actions in the conflict. It provides official responses and denials regarding battlefield reports.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
Iraq: Prime Minister visited Tehran to mediate; border crossing with Iran was struck by US missiles.
United States — The Pentagon: The United States — The Pentagon reported the cost of the war and the death of a US service member.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
International
Iraq: Drones launched from Iraq toward Saudi Arabia; Iraqi PM ordered investigation.
United States — The Pentagon: United States — The Pentagon identified US soldiers killed in Iranian attacks.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
International
Iraq: Syria has busted weapons smugglers along its borders with Iraq, part of its security assurances to the U.S.
United States — The Pentagon: Congress directed the United States — The Pentagon to assess options for reducing Russia's influence in Syria and securing its forces' departure from key bases.
Aug 04, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iraq: Iran-affiliated groups in Iraq launched drones at Saudi Arabia; Iraq is a site of proxy activity.
United States — The Pentagon: United States — The Pentagon letter showed $400 million Ukraine aid not expected to be spent until FY2029.
Jul 21, 2026 · 153 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq>>> was involved in the Tanker War of the 1980s, a historical precedent for the current standoff in the Persian Gulf.
United States — The Pentagon: The United States — The Pentagon>>> displayed a graphic indicating Iran>>> had laid new mines in the Strait of Hormuz, providing official confirmation and evidence of the threat.
May 19, 2026 · 229 articles
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