Iraq & Houthis
75 shared events · Importance 16 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026
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Iraq: Iraq is the base for Iran-backed militias that Saudi Arabia struck, and which threaten further attacks. This adds to Iraq's instability.
Houthis: The Houthis carried out the attack on Saudi Arabia, wounding civilians, and have escalated attacks on Saudi targets and Yemeni government forces. They are a key destabilizing force in the region.
Jul 08, 2026 · 33 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.
Houthis: The Houthis have imposed a naval blockade and launched attacks that wounded civilians, escalating the conflict with Saudi Arabia and drawing international attention.
Jul 30, 2026 · 16 articles
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.
Houthis: 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: Site of US-Saudi strikes on paramilitaries; government urged de-escalation but faces internal rift.
Houthis: Declared naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, widening the conflict.
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.
Houthis: Claimed attacks on Saudi oil facilities and shipping, including blockade of Red Sea routes.
Jul 09, 2026 · 325 articles
International
Iraq: Prime Minister visited Tehran to mediate; border crossing with Iran was struck by US missiles.
Houthis: Yemeni rebel group that attacked Saudi tankers and declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, escalating the conflict.
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.
Houthis: The Houthis, an Iran-backed group, attacked Saudi oil facilities and declared a blockade, escalating the conflict and threatening global energy supplies.
Feb 08, 2026 · 308 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has seen US troop deaths and Iranian attacks, while hosting US forces and mediating between the sides.
Houthis: The Houthis have threatened Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, potentially widening the conflict and disrupting alternative oil routes.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is involved in regional tensions, with Saudi-US airstrikes targeting militias there. The pact may affect Iraq's security environment.
Houthis: The Houthis have attacked Saudi Arabia, and the pact may be partly aimed at deterring such attacks. It could escalate conflict with the Houthis and their backers.
Aug 11, 2026 · 138 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.
Houthis: The Houthis have attacked Saudi shipping, escalating the conflict and threatening Red Sea routes.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq hosts US forces and has been a site of drone attacks, while also being involved in funeral ceremonies for Khamenei.
Houthis: The Houthis have escalated attacks on shipping, increasing the scope of the conflict and oil price volatility.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq approved alternative export mechanisms to bypass Hormuz, mitigating some supply disruption.
Houthis: Houthis attacked ships in the Red Sea, adding to shipping risks and supporting oil prices.
Aug 17, 2026 · 33 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq closed its airspace due to the conflict, and Virgin Atlantic announced it would avoid flying over Iraq.
Houthis: Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen have vowed to resume attacks on Red Sea shipping routes and on Israel, further escalating regional tensions.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 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.
Houthis: The Iran-backed Houthis have declared a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, threatening an alternative oil route and escalating the conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 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.
Houthis: The Houthis threatens Saudi Arabia's Red Sea route, increasing reliance on Hormuz shuttling. Their actions contribute to regional instability and oil supply risks.
Aug 16, 2026 · 6 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.
Houthis: The Houthis attacked Saudi Aramco sites in Jizan and Yanbu and declared a blockade on Saudi shipping in the Red Sea. Their actions escalate the conflict and threaten global oil supplies.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
International
Iraq: Drones launched from Iraq toward Saudi Arabia; Iraqi PM ordered investigation.
Houthis: Declared maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, attacked Saudi oil tankers and infrastructure, escalating the conflict and threatening global oil supply.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq hosts Iranian-backed militias and has been subject to US strikes, making it a flashpoint.
Houthis: Houthis have attacked Saudi oil facilities and shipping, expanding the conflict and disrupting Red Sea trade.
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.
Houthis: Iran-backed group attacking shipping and Saudi targets; escalating regional tensions.
Jul 28, 2026 · 318 articles
International
Iraq: Site of US strikes on Iran-backed militias; its territory is used for attacks on Saudi Arabia and US forces.
Houthis: Iran-aligned group attacking shipping and Saudi targets; its actions disrupt Red Sea trade and complicate peace efforts.
Apr 08, 2026 · 321 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has shot down attack drones over Irbil and condemned the conflict. It hosts US forces and Iran-backed militias.
Houthis: The Houthis in Yemen are Iran-backed and could attack Red Sea shipping, worsening the energy crisis.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is affected by the conflict, with US embassy warnings and potential for Iranian attacks.
Houthis: Houthi rebels denied seeking transit fees for Bab-el-Mandeb, affecting shipping risk in the Red Sea.
Jul 19, 2026 · 28 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has Shia militias aligned with Iran that could be used as proxies. This could affect its sovereignty and stability.
Houthis: The Houthis are an Iranian proxy that has attacked shipping, and could be used to expand the conflict. This affects Red Sea security.
Aug 19, 2026 · 20 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.
Houthis: The Houthis, as Iran's allies in Yemen, have previously attacked shipping near Bab-el-Mandeb, and their potential activation could further disrupt global oil supplies.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
Iraq: Targeted by drone attacks from Iran, adding to regional instability.
Houthis: Iran-backed rebels attacking Saudi targets and ships, widening the conflict and threatening Red Sea shipping.
Aug 15, 2026 · 122 articles
International
Iraq: Host to Iranian-backed militias and US forces, facing drone attacks. Its stability is important for regional oil supply.
Houthis: Yemeni rebel group threatening shipping in the Red Sea, adding to energy supply risks. Their actions could escalate the conflict.
Feb 08, 2026 · 380 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq intercepted a drone over Irbil, but this is a separate incident, with minimal impact on the main event.
Houthis: The Houthis, an Iran-backed group in Yemen, attacked a Red Sea port, adding to regional instability. They are not directly involved in the Hormuz attacks but are part of the broader conflict.
Aug 08, 2026 · 174 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is another country where US personnel have been killed, indicating the conflict's reach beyond Iran.
Houthis: The Houthis has targeted commercial vessels, disrupting shipping and escalating tensions in the Red Sea.
Aug 16, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq closed its airspace over the western part of the country following the escalation of hostilities between Iran>>> and Israel>>>. Iran>>> also struck 'terrorist group headquarters' in Iraq's Kurdistan Region.
Houthis: The Houthis, an Iran-backed rebel group in Yemen, launched missile attacks on Israel and declared a ban on Israeli shipping in the Red Sea, escalating maritime threats and impacting global trade routes.
Jun 07, 2026 · 398 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is mentioned as part of the 'Resistance Front' allied with Iran, indicating its peripheral involvement in the broader regional conflict.
Houthis: The Houthis, Iran's allies in Yemen, are a potential actor in opening a new front in the conflict by targeting the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, which would further disrupt global shipping.
Jun 01, 2026 · 50 articles
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