Iraq
Iran allows Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz
Iran has authorized select Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following diplomatic requests, though the vital waterway remains largely restricted amid ongoing conflict.
US-Iran War Live Updates: Iran FM joins Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq
Brent crude hovered near $85 a barrel as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Iraq for the Arbaeen pilgrimage amid ongoing regional tensions.
US and Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq following missile attack
US and Saudi Arabian forces launched coordinated airstrikes against Iran-aligned militia sites across Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters following an Iranian missile attack on Jordan.
US strikes Iran-aligned groups in Iraq as conflict escalates
US forces launched airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq in response to drone attacks, as regional conflict impacted global oil markets.
Iraq says war with Iran has cut oil revenue by $40bn since conflict began
Iraq's oil ministry states the war with Iran has cost the country $40 billion as shipping disruptions and rerouted exports hit the nation's energy sector.
US soldier killed, another wounded in Iranian attack on Iraq base
The Pentagon has confirmed one fatality and one injury following an attack by Iranian-linked forces on a US-operated base in Iraq. This incident occurred one day after two other US soldiers were killed in a separate event in Jordan.
Thousands march as Khamenei's funeral procession crosses into Iraq
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral procession arrived in the holy city of Najaf, where mourners and Iranian officials participated in a procession and ceremony.
Khamenei funeral procession draws thousands of mourners in Iraq
Crowds filled the streets of Najaf for the funeral procession of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The event took place amid regional tensions and reflects the deep political and spiritual alliance between Iran and Iraq.