- ISIS overran territory in Iraq while the region faced conflict with Iranian factions and a US Consulate was targeted.
- Iran-backed militias are operating in Iraq while ISIS exploits the security vacuum in the country.
- Iran-backed PMF forces are engaged in fighting against Islamic State groups in various Iraqi cities.
Iraq was involved in the war against the Islamic State group, starting August 1, 2026.
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Updated Aug 19
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What happened
Iraq was involved in the war against the Islamic State group, starting August 1, 2026.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Islamic State aims to create a caliphate across Iraq.Sub-event
- On September 27, 2016, the Islamic State used chemical gas against US troops operating in Iraq.Sub-event
- Former members of the Islamic State are being investigated and are subject to the Iraqi judicial process.Sub-event
Iraq's involvement in the war against the Islamic State group.1 source
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The entities involved
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
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Islamic State
Salafi jihadist militant Sunni Islamist group
Related events
- Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed bilateral cooperation and regional security issues with representatives of Iraq on January 1, 2026.
- Azerbaijan, Iraq, and the Middle East are discussing bilateral and multilateral cooperation amid regional challenges.
- Leaders in Iraq call for deeper bilateral cooperation and solidarity while condemning US and Israeli aggression against Iranian interests.
- The Iraqi government and Central Bank of Iraq are cooperating on economic interests, financial sector strengthening, combating illicit finance, and countering the threat from Iran.
- A US diplomatic mission is underway in Iraq, amidst the broader context of US-Iranian tensions.