Joint strikes were conducted in Iraqi provinces, while Iran actions simultaneously risked strategic oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Updated Jul 29
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What happened
Joint strikes were conducted in Iraqi provinces, while Iran actions simultaneously risked strategic oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Targeted strikes involving the US and Saudi Arabia are underway in the Hormuz Strait, leveraging its geographical position.Sub-event
- Coordinated precision strikes in Iraq targeted IRGC-linked groups, while Iranian groups threatened Saudi energy infrastructure.Sub-event
Joint strikes in Iraq and Iran actions risk oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz.1 source
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- Lobbying efforts have revived talks regarding a carbon tax, involving the International Maritime Organization, the Middle East, and Saudi Arabia.
- IRENA noted heavily subsidized energy tariffs in Iraq, which supplies up to 40 percent of the gas needed for power stations.
- SLB secured a large six-well drilling contract in Iraq on August 12, 2025.
- Chevron re-established its presence in Iraq's energy sector and plans to develop the Balad oilfield.
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 seeks control of the Strait of Hormuz while using Iraq for staging attacks against militia sites.
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- Houthis targeted Saudi facilities and commercial shipping amid regional developments involving Iraq.
- Iranian retaliation disrupts the Strait of Hormuz while a defense coordination pact deepens among Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia.
- Regional instability grows as Houthis attempt to dominate the Strait of Hormuz, coinciding with a trilateral defense understanding between Pakistan, Türkiye, and Saudi Arabia.