Iraq & Nikkei 225
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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.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 shed value, indicating a negative reaction in the Japanese market to the geopolitical developments.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
International
Iraq: Location where US service member was killed during controlled detonation of Iranian drone.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 fell 1.9%, dragged by tech stocks and risk-off sentiment.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
International
Iraq: Prime Minister visited Tehran to mediate; border crossing with Iran was struck by US missiles.
Nikkei 225: Japanese index that rose 0.5% on tech gains.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 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.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 fell 1.5%, reflecting regional market weakness.
Feb 08, 2026 · 308 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq>>> has been involved in oil export deals with Iran>>> and has seen drone attacks on Saudi Arabia>>> reportedly originating from its territory.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225>>> has fallen due to global market uncertainty stemming from the US-Iran conflict and rising energy costs, impacting investor confidence in the Japanese market.
May 07, 2026 · 362 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.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei was affected by yen weakness and oil prices.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 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.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 has traded mixed due to anxiety about surging oil prices and the Iran war.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has seen US troop deaths and Iranian attacks, while hosting US forces and mediating between the sides.
Nikkei 225: Nikkei rose, but Japan faces energy cost pressures from war.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has shot down attack drones over Irbil and condemned the conflict. It hosts US forces and Iran-backed militias.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei dropped 2.9% on tech sell-off.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 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.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 lost value, falling from an all-time high, as Asian markets reacted to the U.S. strikes in Iran and the uncertainty surrounding global oil supplies.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 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.
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 posted a fractional gain, indicating a mixed but slightly positive reaction in Asian markets.
Apr 20, 2026 · 302 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq hosts Iranian-backed militias and has been subject to US strikes, making it a flashpoint.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei rose on hopes of a deal, but is affected by global uncertainty.
Jun 16, 2026 · 349 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq hosted Khamenei's funeral ceremonies in Najaf and Karbala.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 fell 0.6% amid broad market declines.
Mar 09, 2018 · 1197 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq>>> is where militia allied to Iran>>> operate, from which drones have been launched at Saudi Arabia>>> and the United Arab Emirates>>>.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225>>> surged 3.1% in morning trading due to positive sentiment from the peace talks.
May 02, 2026 · 472 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.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 rose 0.5%, led by chip stocks.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq's foreign minister was contacted by Iran's Foreign Minister, indicating its peripheral involvement in diplomatic discussions related to the conflict.
Nikkei 225: Tokyo's Nikkei closed at a record high, contributing to the positive sentiment in Asian markets, partly driven by global optimism.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
International
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>>>.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 index led a strong rally across Asian stocks, fueled by optimism surrounding the US-Iran peace talks.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq>>> was involved in the Tanker War of the 1980s, a historical precedent for the current standoff in the Persian Gulf.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 lost value, falling from an all-time high, as Asian markets reacted to the U.S. strikes in Iran and the uncertainty surrounding global oil supplies.
May 19, 2026 · 229 articles
International
Iraq: Host to Iranian-backed militias and US forces, facing drone attacks. Its stability is important for regional oil supply.
Nikkei 225: Dipped on yen strength and global uncertainty. Its performance is affected by currency moves.
Feb 08, 2026 · 380 articles
International
Iraq: Affected by regional conflict, with Iran-backed groups and US presence, and included in Trump's compensation demands.
Nikkei 225: Nikkei dropped 0.8%, reflecting risk aversion.
Jul 28, 2026 · 318 articles
International
Iraq: Iraqi Muslim women protested against US and Israeli attacks on multiple cities across Iran.
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 was up 1.4 percent, showing a positive performance amidst global market fluctuations.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 gained by 4.5-5% after the ceasefire deal, reflecting a positive sentiment in Asian markets.
Apr 07, 2026 · 117 articles
International
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 rose more than 4% as trading in Asia began, reflecting the positive market sentiment following the ceasefire agreement.
Apr 08, 2026 · 34 articles
International
Nikkei 225: Japan's Nikkei 225 rose significantly after the ceasefire agreement, reflecting positive sentiment in Asian markets.
Apr 07, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Nikkei 225: The Nikkei 225 has shown mixed to little change, reflecting cautious trading in Asian markets amid the Iran deadline.
Mar 28, 2026 · 90 articles
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