The UK has been involved in the Middle East since the turn of the century, coinciding with an inquiry into genocide cooperation in Iraq.

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

• The Central Intelligence Agency is involved in an operation to hunt a leader in Iraq.Aug 6
• Iraq was involved in the war against the Islamic State group, starting August 1, 2026.Aug 19
• Geopolitical analysis highlights lessons from Iraq regarding military caution and strategic alignment with the US.Sep 11
• The war in the Middle East is causing unexpected interventions and external shocks.Sep 7
• Iraq is poised to play a decisive role in the formation of a new regional order.Aug 25