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Iraq & Axios

23 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026

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Iraq: Site of US strikes on Iran-backed militias; its territory is used for attacks on Saudi Arabia and US forces.
Axios: News outlet that reported the US and Iran are close to an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Its reporting influenced market expectations.
Apr 08, 2026 · 321 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.
Axios: Axios is a news outlet that has reported extensively on the emerging ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, often citing anonymous US officials. Its reports have influenced market reactions, particularly oil prices.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
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Iraq: Prime Minister visited Tehran to mediate; border crossing with Iran was struck by US missiles.
Axios: Reported Trump's comments on considering major combat operations.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 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.
Axios: Axios is a media outlet that reported on the White House considering strikes on Iran, contributing to public speculation about the conflict's direction.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
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Iraq: Host to Iranian-backed militias and US forces, facing drone attacks. Its stability is important for regional oil supply.
Axios: Axios first reported the call between the Crown Prince and Trump, influencing coverage.
Feb 08, 2026 · 380 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>>>.
Axios: Axios is a media outlet that reported on details of the emerging Iran-US deal, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's oil sales.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
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Iraq: Iraq>>> is where militia allied to Iran>>> operate, from which drones have been launched at Saudi Arabia>>> and the United Arab Emirates>>>.
Axios: Axios>>> reported details of the prospective deal, including no tolls on ships transiting the strait, Iran>>>'s ability to freely sell oil, and commitments from Iran>>> never to pursue nuclear weapons.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
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Iraq: Iraq has seen US troop deaths and Iranian attacks, while hosting US forces and mediating between the sides.
Axios: Axios interviewed Trump on massive attack plans.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 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.
Axios: Axios reported details of the proposed pact, including a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and an end to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
May 07, 2026 · 362 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.
Axios: Axios reported on Trump's decision to pause strikes.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 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.
Axios: Axios is a digital news outlet that reported on US forces attacking Iranian air defense systems.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 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.
Axios: Axios reported details of the proposed pact, including a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and an end to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
May 24, 2026 · 104 articles
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Iraq: Targeted by drone attacks from Iran, adding to regional instability.
Axios: Reported on US-IRGC backchannel via Gabbard.
Aug 15, 2026 · 122 articles
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Iraq: Iran-affiliated groups in Iraq launched drones at Saudi Arabia; Iraq is a site of proxy activity.
Axios: Axios reported on Trump considering resuming major combat operations.
Jul 21, 2026 · 153 articles
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Iraq: Iraqi Muslim women protested against US and Israeli attacks on multiple cities across Iran.
Axios: Axios is a news site that reported on details of the United States' proposed amendments to Iran's nuclear program in the peace talks.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
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Jan 14, 2026 · 121 articles
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Mar 30, 2026 · 31 articles
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Axios: Axios reported on Donald Trump's meetings with his national security team to discuss the war.
Apr 22, 2026 · 302 articles
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Apr 27, 2026 · 243 articles
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May 06, 2026 · 110 articles
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May 02, 2026 · 14 articles
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Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
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May 18, 2026 · 102 articles
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