Missile barrages are underway against targets in Iraq, amidst ongoing regional conflict.

The entities involved

• Middle East →

  geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran

  • A US Air Force base in Fairford, located near the Oxfordshire border, is being utilized due to actions in the Middle East.Mon 17:54
  • Authorities are investigating an incident at a base in Fairford, with possible links to Iran and Russia.Mon 17:54
• 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

Related events

• A geopolitical conflict involving the Middle East has escalated, with specific military actions including missile and drone strikes targeting Kuwait.Sep 4
• Iran launched missiles at forces in the region.Jul 30
• Potential targets of missile launches were mentioned involving Iraq and Afghanistan.Sep 1
• A conflict involving operational deployments has been underway in the Middle East since July 1, 2026.Jul 21
• Strikes near the Strait of Hormuz have escalated the ongoing conflict in the region.Sep 2