Middle East Eye reported on Iraq, noting that Basra is a city in Iraq and Baghdad is its capital.

The entities involved

• Iraq →

  sovereign state in Western Asia

  • Austria and Iraq are advancing bilateral relations through proposed air routes and increased Austrian business presence.17:30
  • Keith York served in combat tours in Iraq and worked remotely from Canyon.07:31
• Basra →

  capital of Basra Governorate, in southern Iraq

  Nothing else this week.

• Baghdad →

  capital city of Iraq

  • Zaidi is leading an Iraqi government disarmament effort in Baghdad.04:50
  • Amy Walters was honored for her investigative reporting work, which included NPR coverage produced in Baghdad.Tue 23:37

Related events

• Iran-backed militias are operating in Iraq while ISIS exploits the security vacuum in the country.Jul 20
• Conflict occurred along the Kuwait–Basra highway, with CNN broadcasting scenes of destruction in Basra.Nov 3
• A current conflict involving Baghdad is being compared to the 2003 Baghdad operation.Oct 29
• Iranian influence challenges Iraqi statehood, while trilateral agreements are being discussed between Israel and Lebanon.Jul 21