- Trump suggests Iran is under pressure as funeral processions continue in Iraq, with the UK and France ready to deploy military missions.
- U.S. policy shifts include waiving Iran sanctions and pressuring Iraq over Iran-linked militias.
- Iran's actions complicate Iraq's strategic balance, leading Iraq to seek cooperation with the US administration amid US pressure on Iran.
- Iraq is exploring strategic ties with Washington as Iran pushes for a new regional order involving the country.
Tension between the US and Iran is driving a fuel crisis, with Baghdad identified as the capital of Iraq.
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Updated Sep 6
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What happened
Tension between the US and Iran is driving a fuel crisis, with Baghdad identified as the capital of Iraq.
Who's involved
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Part of
Iraq is exploring strategic ties with Washington as Iran pushes for a new regional order involving the country.Also in this story
- Iraq is poised to play a decisive role in the formation of a new regional order.
- Iran's speaker visited Iraq to discuss regional order, while Iran also conducted strikes against US bases in the Persian Gulf.
The entities involved
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Tehran
capital city of Iran
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Washington
civil town in Door County, Wisconsin
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
Related events
- Iranian influence challenges Iraqi statehood, while trilateral agreements are being discussed between Israel and Lebanon.
- Iran-backed militias are operating in Iraq while ISIS exploits the security vacuum in the country.
- The Iraqi government announced a disarmament plan using the interior ministry, while Iranian guidance supports Shia militias operating in Iraq.
- Amid ongoing tensions, the US maintains a naval blockade against Iran, while President Trump suggests economic pressure is taking hold, coinciding with AAA reports on national gas prices.
- A dispute arose over strikes affecting both Iraq and Saudi Arabia in January 2026.