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U.S. Warns Iraq: Disarm Militias by Sept. 30 or Dollar Transfers Stop
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Iraq
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Iraq seizes drone-launching platform used for targeting Saudi oil pipeline
Saudi Arabia shuts its East-West pipeline as security threats prompt international attention and intelligence briefings.
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As Iran proxies activate in Yemen and Iraq, Trump’s Mideast morass deepens
Simultaneous activations of Iran-backed groups in Yemen and Iraq are complicating the Middle East strategic landscape for the Trump administration.
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Iraq confirms attacks on Saudi pipeline originated from Iraqi territory and other Mideast news
Iraq has confirmed that recent attacks targeting a Saudi pipeline were launched from within Iraqi territory.
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Closure of Critical Saudi Oil Pipeline Puts Iraq Under Pressure
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Iraq races to contain fallout after local Iran-backed militias accused of attacking Saudi pipeline
Iraq is working to manage diplomatic and regional fallout after accusations that Iran-backed militias attacked a Saudi Arabian oil pipeline.
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Trump says Iran probably responsible for attack on Saudi pipeline
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Saudi Arabia’s shutdown of key pipeline limits oil flow as Yemen hits back against Houthis
Saudi Arabia shuts down a key pipeline following attacks as international pressure mounts across the region.
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Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline hit by drones launched from Iraq
Saudi Arabia has shut down its critical East-West pipeline following drone strikes originating from Iraqi territory.
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Attacks on Saudi Pipeline Rattle Energy Markets
Attacks on a Saudi pipeline prompt the dismissal of an Iraqi military commander amid rising regional conflict risks.
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Saudi Arabia shut down East-West crude oil pipeline after multiple attacks
Saudi Arabia has shut down its critical East-West crude oil pipeline following multiple drone attacks originating from Iraq.
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As Saudi tensions with Iran-backed Houthis escalate, mediator Pakistan faces pressure to choose a side
Tensions rise between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis as drone strikes target critical infrastructure, placing mediator Pakistan in a difficult position.
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Oil tanker hit in Iraqi waters, as vessels get caught in US-Iran attacks
A Panama-flagged oil tanker has been struck in Iraqi waters amid a rising cycle of attacks involving the United States and Iran.
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Iraq may show how U.S. can squeeze Iran's trade partners
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US prepares to send diplomats back to Middle East embassies after Iran war evacuations, NYT reports
The United States is preparing to return diplomats to Middle East embassies following previous evacuations triggered by the war with Iran.
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Iran, Iraq parliament speakers caught in intense Gulf naming dispute possibly instigated by Trump
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Despite Mideast wars, 20 million gather in Iraq for Shia pilgrimage
Approximately 20 million Shia pilgrims have gathered in Iraq for the Arbaeen commemoration despite ongoing conflicts across the Middle East.
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Shiite Muslims join Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq amid fears of US-Iran escalation
Shiite Muslims journey to Iraq for the Arbaeen pilgrimage as regional tensions persist.
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Why did Riyadh join US strikes on Tehran's allies in Iraq?
President Trump navigates conflicting diplomatic signals while attempting to find an exit strategy from the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
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Brief pause in Iran war ends with new attacks in Iraq and Egypt
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Saudi defense minister holds urgent meeting with Trump after Iraq strikes
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Iran hits US in Jordan, US-Saudi strikes on Iraq: Is war spreading?
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Saudi Arabia joins U.S. military strikes on Iranian proxies
US and Saudi forces resume strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq, ending a recent pause in American operations.
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Live updates: US and Iranian forces resume attacks in Middle East, piercing relative calm
A high-level diplomatic meeting between Iraqi and Saudi leadership is called off following recent military strikes.
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US thwarts an Iranian missile attack and launches strikes with Saudi Arabia against militias in Iraq
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Live updates: US and Saudi forces conduct strikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq
US and Saudi forces launch joint strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq as the Middle East war escalates.
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Houthis say they targeted Saudi east-west oil transport
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Saudis Blame Iran-Backed Militias Based in Iraq for Drone Attacks
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Drones attack Iran's neighbours as Tehran appears to test Trump's latest pause
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US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach blockade of Iranian ports
The US military has fired upon a merchant tanker attempting to breach a blockade of Iranian ports amid widening regional conflict.
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Explosions are heard near a US base in northern Iraq as US-Iran fighting escalates
Explosions ring out near a United States base in northern Iraq as regional conflict with Iran intensifies.
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Live Updates: Iran targets U.S. bases in Jordan and Iraq as raging war depletes U.S. interceptor stockpiles
Escalating Middle East tensions peak as Iran targets U.S. bases and digital infrastructure while Gulf nations launch rare retaliatory airstrikes.
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Iraq emerging as an accidental Iran war winner
Iraq is positioning itself as a central diplomatic bridge between Washington and Tehran amid escalating regional tensions.
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Expansion of US strikes on Iran leads to more retaliation across the Gulf
United States military strikes against Iran enter their ninth consecutive night as regional retaliation spreads across Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain.
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US Launches Ninth Wave of Iran Strikes as Conflict Escalates
The United States has initiated a ninth consecutive night of military strikes targeting Iran following the deaths of American troops.
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Thousands Of Trucks Haul Iraq’s Oil Through Syria In Sign Of Hormuz Legacy
Iraq is utilizing thousands of trucks to transport oil through Syria as renewed hostilities disrupt traditional maritime export routes via the Strait of Hormuz.
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U.S. military says 2 troops are dead and 1 is missing after Iran attacks a base in Jordan
The United States and Iran edge closer to all-out war following Iranian strikes on a U.S. military base in Jordan that resulted in American casualties.
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Why is it so hard for the U.S. to win wars?
Current analysis examines the repetitive failure of U.S. military strategies in the Middle East, specifically focusing on the shift from Iraq to Iran.
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US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes
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Chevron and Iraq seek to bypass Strait of Hormuz with Syria pipeline
Chevron and Iraq are partnering to revive a Syrian oil pipeline to secure exports and bypass the volatile Strait of Hormuz.
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Live updates • Five Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza Strip, health officials say
Syrian authorities have intercepted a shipment of advanced rockets allegedly destined for Lebanon's Hezbollah, originating from Iraq.
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Live updates • Syria foils attempt to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah from Iraq, state news says
Syrian authorities have intercepted a shipment of weapons and missiles originating in Iraq and destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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Iraq seizes mounds of gold and millions in cash from officials in corruption crackdown
Iraq is conducting a massive anti-corruption purge, seizing 375kg of gold and millions in cash from high-ranking officials.
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Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
Iran has commenced a six-day funeral procession for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following his death in war.
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Iranian FM Araghchi heads to Iraq amid rumors of Baghdad Green Zone raid
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Iraq for high-level talks as reports emerge regarding security concerns in Baghdad's Green Zone.
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Senegal 5-0 Iraq: Substitute Pape Gueye scores twice as Senegal boost World Cup knockout stage hopes
Senegal’s 5‑0 thrashing of Iraq, powered by substitute Pape Gueye’s brace, revives their bid for World Cup knockout spots
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EXCLUSIVE: Iraq warns it might leave OPEC if oil quota not raised, sources say
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Iraq fans ‘proud’ and joyful despite World Cup loss to France
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World Cup sees first weather delay, with France-Iraq game in Philadelphia paused for 2 hours
The World Cup experienced its first weather delay during a match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, pausing play for two hours.
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France vs. Iraq and Lincoln Financial Field experiences a lengthy weather delay
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France v Iraq: second half delayed by storm at World Cup 2026
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Fans told not to travel to France-Iraq tie due to bad weather
Severe weather warnings in Philadelphia are impacting spectator travel and match operations for the France versus Iraq FIFA World Cup fixture.
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Severe storms Monday in Philadelphia region could affect France-Iraq's World Cup match. Here's the forecast.
Severe thunderstorms in the Philadelphia region are impacting fan activities and travel logistics ahead of the France vs. Iraq FIFA World Cup match.
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Iraq to export crude, naphtha through Syria after Hormuz shock
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Andscape at the World Cup: Why Senegal vs. France means more than soccer
The 2026 World Cup intensifies as France faces Senegal following Norway's victory over Iraq.