Iraq & United States — United States Department of the Navy
11 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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International
Iraq: Iraq benefits from Iranian facilitation of oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz, but faces risks from regional instability.
United States — United States Department of the Navy: Overseeing multinational coalition and enforcing blockade, redirecting commercial ships and disabling vessels.
Aug 22, 2026 · 9 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.
United States — United States Department of the Navy: Fifth Fleet based in Bahrain, targeted by Iran. Enforcing blockade and conducting operations.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has shot down attack drones over Irbil and condemned the conflict. It hosts US forces and Iran-backed militias.
United States — United States Department of the Navy: The US Navy is enforcing the blockade and conducting strikes, with the 5th Fleet based in Bahrain.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
International
Iraq: Location where US service member was killed during controlled detonation of Iranian drone.
United States — United States Department of the Navy: Oversees maritime operations; redirected six ships as part of blockade.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq faces drone attacks on its Kurdish region and is working to disarm Iran-backed militias amid the conflict.
United States — United States Department of the Navy: The US Navy is enforcing the naval blockade and monitoring maritime threats.
Jul 15, 2026 · 445 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 — United States Department of the Navy: The US Navy is enforcing the blockade and protecting shipping, with its Fifth Fleet based in Bahrain under Iranian attack.
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 — United States Department of the Navy: The US Navy continues its naval blockade of Iran, redirecting and boarding commercial ships. It monitors shipping traffic in the region.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq hosts Iranian-backed militias; a base of an Iranian Kurdish opposition group in Iraq was attacked by drones.
United States — United States Department of the Navy: The U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet in Bahrain was targeted by Iranian attacks, and the Navy is involved in escorting vessels through the strait.
Apr 20, 2026 · 572 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq-based militia groups allied with Iran have attacked Kuwait, contributing to the regional instability.
United States — United States Department of the Navy: The US Navy issued advisories for ships to use a southern route through Omani waters to avoid Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Jul 10, 2026 · 23 articles
International
Iraq: Drones launched from Iraq toward Saudi Arabia; Iraqi PM ordered investigation.
United States — United States Department of the Navy: Part of JMIC; issued advisory on Red Sea.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
Domestic
Iraq: Woolsey supported invasion; later acknowledged intelligence failure.
United States — United States Department of the Navy: Woolsey served as Undersecretary.
Jul 22, 2026 · 20 articles
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