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Iraq

sovereign state in Western Asia

Iraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, is a country in West Asia. Located within the Middle East, it is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, the Persian Gulf and Kuwait to the southeast, Jordan to the southwest, and Syria to the west.

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5 stories
  1. Sep 30
    U.S. Troops Exit Iraq
    BalancedThe U.S. military completed the withdrawal of its remaining troops and equipment from Iraq, formally ending Operation Inherent Resolve there.
    33articles
  2. Sep 17
    Houthis Attack Saudi Oil
    Left & CenterIran-backed Houthi forces pushed farther along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, while Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline was temporarily shut after a drone attack from Iraq.
    12articles
  3. Sep 15
    Houthi Attacks Shut Saudi Pipeline
    Mostly RightRiyadh blamed Iranian-backed militias in Iraq; U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright also blamed Iran-backed proxy groups.
    10articles
  4. Sep 14
    Houthis Shut Saudi Pipeline
    Center & RightSaudi Arabia said drones came from Iraq; other reports pointed to Iran-backed Houthi rebels and militias.
    11articles
  5. Sep 13
    Saudi Pipeline Shut After Attack
    Mostly CenterIraq said the attacks came from its territory and promised an investigation; U.S. officials and others blamed Iran-backed Iraqi militias.
    9articles

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    Saudi-Houthi Conflict
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