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Iraq & FTSE 100 Index

26 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 16, 2026

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Iraq: Prime Minister visited Tehran to mediate; border crossing with Iran was struck by US missiles.
FTSE 100 Index: UK index that fell 0.96% on oil price concerns.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
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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.
FTSE 100 Index: The FTSE 100 Index rose, supported by energy stocks.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
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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.
FTSE 100 Index: FTSE 100 Index futures added value, indicating a positive reaction in UK market futures.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
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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.
FTSE 100 Index: The FTSE 100 Index in London added points, indicating a positive but measured gain in European markets.
Apr 20, 2026 · 302 articles
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Iraq: Location where US service member was killed during controlled detonation of Iranian drone.
FTSE 100 Index: The FTSE 100 Index was flat, with energy stocks offsetting declines in other sectors.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
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Iraq: Iraq>>> has been involved in oil export deals with Iran>>> and has seen drone attacks on Saudi Arabia>>> reportedly originating from its territory.
FTSE 100 Index: The FTSE 100 Index>>> is not explicitly mentioned in the provided articles as having a direct impact on the event.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
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Iraq: Iraq hosts Iranian-backed militias and has been subject to US strikes, making it a flashpoint.
FTSE 100 Index: The FTSE 100 Index is affected by oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty.
Jun 16, 2026 · 349 articles
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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.
FTSE 100 Index: Britain's FTSE 100 gained value, showing a relatively resilient performance compared to other European indices.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
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Iraq: Shiite armed groups in Iraq>>> are among Iran's>>> proxies. The deal includes a commitment for Iran>>> not to interfere in the domestic affairs of countries in the region, which implicitly affects Iran's>>> support for these groups in Iraq>>>.
FTSE 100 Index: Britain's FTSE 100 Index surged 1.9% in midday trading in Europe, reflecting positive market sentiment.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
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International
Iraq: Affected by regional conflict, with Iran-backed groups and US presence, and included in Trump's compensation demands.
FTSE 100 Index: FTSE 100 Index settled lower by 0.35%, reflecting mixed sentiment.
Jul 28, 2026 · 318 articles
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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.
FTSE 100 Index: The FTSE 100 Index opened on the back foot and struggled to gain ground, reflecting a general downbeat mood in the UK market due to global energy concerns and political instability.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
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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.
FTSE 100 Index: The FTSE 100 Index rose 0.5% in early trading.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
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Iraq: Iraq hosted Khamenei's funeral ceremonies in Najaf and Karbala.
FTSE 100 Index: The FTSE 100 rose 0.1%.
Mar 09, 2018 · 1197 articles
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Iraq: Iraqi Muslim women protested against US and Israeli attacks on multiple cities across Iran.
FTSE 100 Index: The FTSE 100 Index was down 0.6 percent, reflecting mixed global market reactions to geopolitical events and economic outlook.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
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International
Iraq: Iraq>>> was involved in the Tanker War of the 1980s, a historical precedent for the current standoff in the Persian Gulf.
FTSE 100 Index: Britain's FTSE 100 gained value, showing a relatively resilient performance compared to other European indices.
May 19, 2026 · 229 articles
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Iraq: Iraq's foreign minister was contacted by Iran's Foreign Minister, indicating its peripheral involvement in diplomatic discussions related to the conflict.
FTSE 100 Index: The London FTSE 100 Index index fell, showing a mixed performance in Europepean markets.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
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FTSE 100 Index: Britain's FTSE 100 Index slipped due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Mar 01, 2026 · 42 articles
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FTSE 100 Index: The FTSE 100 Index, Pakistan's benchmark stock index, experienced its highest ever one-day fall, declining by 9.6 percent, directly reflecting the market's negative reaction to the event.
Mar 01, 2026 · 52 articles
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FTSE 100 Index: London's FTSE 100 share index jumped by 2.53% in opening trade, reflecting positive market sentiment in Europe following the ceasefire.
Apr 07, 2026 · 117 articles
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FTSE 100 Index: The FTSE 100 Index likely experienced a rally, consistent with global stock market trends following the ceasefire, though not explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Apr 08, 2026 · 34 articles
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FTSE 100 Index: London's FTSE 100 Index jumped by as much as 2.6% at the start of trading, reflecting investor relief following the ceasefire deal.
Apr 07, 2026 · 14 articles
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FTSE 100 Index: Britain's FTSE 100 has added points, showing a modest positive movement in the UK market.
Mar 28, 2026 · 90 articles
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Mar 06, 2026 · 157 articles
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Apr 12, 2026 · 167 articles
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Apr 16, 2026 · 760 articles
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May 06, 2026 · 110 articles
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