Author deployed to Iraq and Bahrain for reporting and coverage.

The entities involved

• Iraq →

  sovereign state in Western Asia

  • Nouri, who was born in Syria, performs the US national anthem in Los Angeles after fleeing conflict in Iraq.09:01
  • A film is set in Iraq during the Gulf War.07:48
• Bahrain →

  country in the Persian Gulf

  • Iranian drones and missiles targeted both Jordan and Bahrain, attributing the insurgency to Iran-allied Houthis.10:05
  • Bahrain condemned Houthi attacks, while GACA announced airport casualties, prompting solidarity from Egypt and the Muslim World League.10:05

Related events

• Olson was deployed to Iraq for post-9/11 wars.Sep 11
• Travel and deployment occurred between Iraq and Kuwait on May 28, 2026.Jun 7
• Bahrain and GCC member states committed to enhancing Gulf cooperation and integration.Aug 26
• Bahrain welcomed the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into Syrian state institutions.Aug 27
• The UAE and Bahrain are cooperating on regional security through joint inspections and investigations.Sep 10