Iraq uses the Tigris and Euphrates basins for irrigation, and Baghdad serves as its capital.

The entities involved

• Iraq →

  sovereign state in Western Asia

  • Basra hosts the Grand Faw Port project, serving as a key transit hub for trade routes connecting China and Europe.Mon 17:06
  • Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz as geopolitical risks in the Middle East affect oil prices, with Iraq ready to resume production.Mon 16:22
• Tigris →

  river flowing from Turkey through Iraq and Syria

  • The UN is monitoring Iraq's status regarding global climate risk, noting how the Tigris and Euphrates rivers are vital for agricultural recovery in the region.Sun 06:19
  • Iraq faces a shared pollution crisis from waste discharge, prompting a government warning of an environmental emergency.Sun 06:19
• Euphrates →

  river in Asia

  • Water cooperation is a strategic necessity amid ancient conflicts over irrigation canals involving Jordan, Iraq, and the Euphrates/Tigris rivers.Fri 23:10

Related events

• Baghdad is the capital city of Iraq.Jun 7
• The Iraqi government announced a disarmament plan using the interior ministry, while Iranian guidance supports Shia militias operating in Iraq.Sep 22
• Zaidi is leading an Iraqi government disarmament effort in Baghdad.Jun 30
• Conflict between Iraq and Sudan is threatening humanitarian access in both countries.Aug 19
• Iran-backed militias are operating in Iraq while ISIS exploits the security vacuum in the country.Jul 20