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Illustrative image from Baghdad related to Iraq’s oil export operations during disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iraq Oil Exports Shift Beyond Hormuz

Iraq moved 2 million barrels beyond Hormuz in a new export strategy aimed at reducing buyer risk, improving prices and diversifying future routes

Israel HaBahiyr·Oct 4, 2026

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hold a press conference in Berlin.

Iraq Energy Routes Expand Beyond Hormuz

Iraq is developing energy routes through Türkiye, Syria and Jordan as Hormuz disruptions push Baghdad to diversify exports and strengthen energy security

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 25, 2026

Iranian military and aviation officials stand before aircraft and missiles during a defense event in Iran.

Iran-Iraq Flights Halt Under U.S. Sanctions

Iran-Iraq air travel has been suspended under mounting U.S. sanctions, disrupting pilgrimage, trade and one of Tehran’s most important regional links

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 25, 2026

Welcome sign at Imam Khomeini Airport City in Tehran as Iran flight restrictions expand under U.S. sanctions.

Iran Flight Restrictions Expand Under U.S. Sanctions

Iranian airlines face expanding restrictions across Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Oman and Turkey as new U.S. aviation sanctions take effect

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 23, 2026

A modern gas pump with a digital display at a gas station in Basra, Iraq.

Iraq Fuel Crisis Sparks Instability Fears

Long lines and fuel shortages in Iraq are raising concern over wider instability, as Syria, Iran, and Iraq face growing economic pressure tied to energy prices and regional unrest

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 14, 2026

Iraqi soldiers stand armed outside a building in Fallujah.

Iraqi F-16 Strikes Destroy ISIS Hideouts in Saladin

Iraqi F-16s carried out four precision strikes that destroyed ISIS hideouts in Wadi al-Shay after intelligence tracked militants in the Saladin sector

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 9, 2026

Akram al-Kaabi speaking at a memorial ceremony in Langarud, Iran, in 2017.

Akram al-Kaabi Threatens U.S. Troops In Iraq

Akram al-Kaabi threatened U.S. troops with death if any remain after Iraq’s September 30 withdrawal deadline, raising new questions over militia power

Israel HaBahiyr·Sep 2, 2026

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stands in front of flags during an official appearance.

Ghalibaf Baghdad Visit Begins Beside Soleimani Statues

Reports say Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf began his Baghdad visit beside statues of Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis near the airport

Israel HaBahiyr·Aug 19, 2026

Iraqi soldiers stand armed outside a building in Fallujah.

Iraqi Militias Vow Revenge On U.S. And Saudi Arabia

Iraqi Shiite militias vowed revenge against the U.S. and Saudi Arabia after strikes in Iraq reportedly killed at least 20 members

Israel HaBahiyr·Jul 29, 2026

U.S. And Saudi Arabia Strike Iran-Backed Militias In Iraq

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia reportedly struck Iran-backed militia targets across Iraq after attacks on Saudi energy facilities, raising stakes for America, Israel, and the region

Israel HaBahiyr·Jul 29, 2026

Yemeni officials and security personnel gather around a desk in a government office.

Yemen Warns Saudi Arabia Over Airspace Violations

Yemen warned Saudi Arabia over alleged airspace violations and drone interceptions, raising concerns for U.S. deterrence, Israel, and regional stability

Israel HaBahiyr·Jul 28, 2026

Iraqi soldiers stand armed outside a building in Fallujah.

Iraqi Shiite Militias Threaten To Join Fight Against U.S.

Iraqi Shiite militias threatened to join the fight against the United States if the campaign against Iran expands, raising concerns for America, Israel, and Iraq’s sovereignty

Israel HaBahiyr·Jul 20, 2026

Seized rifles and weapons displayed by the Israeli military.

Syria Foils Hezbollah Weapons Smuggling From Iraq

Syrian authorities reportedly foiled an advanced weapons shipment from Iraq toward Hezbollah, exposing another Iran-linked smuggling route

Israel HaBahiyr·Jul 16, 2026

Baghdad Enforces U.S. Sanctions On ISIS And Hezbollah

Iraq ordered state financial institutions to enforce U.S. sanctions targeting ISIS financing networks and entities linked to Lebanon’s Hezbollah

Israel HaBahiyr·Jul 15, 2026

Ali Al-Zaidi wearing a dark suit and white shirt.

Ali al-Zaidi’s Washington Visit Could Test Iraq’s Direction

Ali al-Zaidi’s expected Washington visit could test Iraq’s direction, as his government seeks closer U.S. ties while facing pressure over armed factions

Israel HaBahiyr·Jun 25, 2026