Iraq & Islamic State
21 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026
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International
Iraq: Iraq gains full sovereignty over its territory and security, with a deadline for disarming militias. Economic ties with the U.S. are deepening, potentially boosting oil production and banking.
Islamic State: The coalition's withdrawal transfers counter-terrorism responsibility to Iraqi forces, potentially creating a security vacuum that could allow ISIS to regroup.
Aug 12, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is the country where the crimes occurred; the case highlights ongoing issues with ISIS remnants and justice for victims.
Islamic State: Islamic State is the perpetrator of genocide and crimes against humanity against the Yazidis, as recognized by the court and Germany.
Jul 13, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is the main actor, trucking fuel oil to Syria and Jordan to bypass Hormuz, boosting its export diversification and oil revenue.
Islamic State: Islamic State cells remain active in Syria, posing security challenges to pipeline construction.
Jul 18, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is mentioned as a country where Tom Barrack will continue to play a leading diplomatic role for the Trump administration, alongside Syria.
Islamic State: The Islamic State is a target of coordinated counter-terrorism operations involving the US and regional allies, a policy area overseen by Tom Barrack.
May 30, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Iraq: Iraq is mentioned as a source of foreign facilitators, indicating transnational links.
Islamic State: The arrest of a suspected ISIS operative highlights the group's continued involvement in the region, reinforcing its global reach.
Jul 12, 2026 · 23 articles
International
Iraq: One US soldier died in Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone.
Islamic State: Two of the fallen troops were supporting the mission against the Islamic State group.
Jul 26, 2026 · 48 articles
Domestic
Iraq: Iraq is mentioned as part of the coalition's operational area, but is not directly involved in this specific operation.
Islamic State: The Islamic State lost a nine-member cell and its leader, weakening its operational capacity in southern Syria. The group continues to face pressure from Syrian authorities.
Aug 09, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Iraq: Islamic State still has fighters in Iraq, and the al-Tanf garrison near the border with Iraq was used to transport casualties.
Islamic State: A lone member of Islamic State carried out the ambush, killing United States service members and a civilian. The group's sleeper cells continue to conduct deadly attacks in Syria and Iraq.
Dec 13, 2025 · 13 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is mentioned as a country where Islamic State still maintains a presence of fighters.
Islamic State: Islamic State, though defeated in 2019, continues to have sleeper cells carrying out attacks in Syria and Iraq, posing an ongoing threat.
Dec 13, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Iraq: Syria has busted weapons smugglers along its borders with Iraq, part of its security assurances to the U.S.
Islamic State: Syria joined the U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State, which is part of the context for sanctions relief discussions.
Aug 04, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is one of the countries where Trump has ordered strikes.
Islamic State: ISIS is mentioned alongside JNIM as a terrorist threat in the Sahel.
Jul 22, 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.
Islamic State: IS is mentioned as a target of US training missions in Iraq, not directly involved in current conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
International
Iraq: Khan investigated IS crimes in Iraq; not directly affected by this event.
Islamic State: Khan led a UN team investigating IS crimes; not directly affected by this event.
Jul 14, 2026 · 200 articles
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