- Policy decisions regarding fossil fuels are causing disruptions to oil flow from the Middle East, tied to geopolitical stability.
- Escalation of attacks in the Middle East involving Iranian targets in Iraqi bases, a drone hitting a US-owned tanker, and Saudi Arabia joining strikes alongside the US.
- A dispute arose over strikes affecting both Iraq and Saudi Arabia in January 2026.
Iraq vowed on September 13 to not allow its territory to be used for attacks.
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Updated Sep 13
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What happened
Iraq vowed on September 13 to not allow its territory to be used for attacks.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
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Saudi Arabia
country in West Asia
Related events
- Iran-backed militias are operating in Iraq while ISIS exploits the security vacuum in the country.
- Iraq called for regional cooperation to combat terrorism, while Egypt and the Emirates expressed solidarity with Jordan against violence.
- The Iraqi government supports pro-Iran armed groups while the US applies pressure for faction disarmament.
- Iranian influence challenges Iraqi statehood, while trilateral agreements are being discussed between Israel and Lebanon.
- Saudi Arabia seeks alternative routes from Iranian control.