The Iraqi government announced a disarmament plan using the interior ministry, while Iranian guidance supports Shia militias operating in Iraq.

The entities involved

• 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
• Baghdad →

  capital city of Iraq

  • Inflation data was reported in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq.Sun 08:05
  • Flights to Iran have been suspended at airports in Erbil, Baghdad, and Najaf due to the ongoing US-Iran war.Sat 21:21

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• Conflict between Iraq and Sudan is threatening humanitarian access in both countries.Aug 19
• Zaidi is leading an Iraqi government disarmament effort in Baghdad.Jun 30
• A dispute arose over strikes affecting both Iraq and Saudi Arabia in January 2026.Jul 31
• The 101st Airborne Division deployed to Kandahar during the American mission, noting that Baghdad is the capital of Iraq.Jun 10
• Nouri al-Maliki supports Zaidi's government and warns against armed confrontation over Iraq's weapons.Aug 27