Iraq
Iraq faces 11-gigawatt summer blackout as Iran war cuts gas imports by 67%
With peak demand forecast at 40 gigawatts against 29 GW supply, geopolitical energy dependence becomes humanitarian crisis.
U.S. Sanctions Iraqi Deputy Oil Minister to Choke Iran Revenue During Ceasefire Talks
Washington targets Baghdad's corrupt infrastructure to disrupt Iran's oil-smuggling network, shifting sanctions doctrine as fragile ceasefire negotiations continue.
Iraqi-origin drones strike UAE nuclear plant, marking new escalation in Gulf proxy warfare
Attack on Barakah facility—providing 25% of UAE electricity—pushes Brent crude past $111 and signals Iranian-backed militias now targeting critical civilian infrastructure.
US Sanctions Iraqi Deputy Oil Minister in Billion-Dollar Iran Smuggling Crackdown
Treasury targets government official and militia commanders for diverting Iraqi oil to Tehran-controlled networks, escalating economic warfare beyond terrorism designations.
Israel Built Secret Military Base in Iraq to Support Iran Campaign
WSJ investigation reveals covert Israeli installation deep in Iraqi desert, defended with lethal force against Iraqi troops who nearly discovered it in March.
Iran Devolves Command Authority to Iraqi Militias as Ceasefire Collapses
Tehran grants field commanders tactical autonomy over PMF proxies, complicating attribution and enforcement as US-Iran truce expires.
Iraq Force Majeure Converts Geopolitical Risk Into Balance Sheet Reality for Shell, Exxon, BP
Declaration on foreign-operated oilfields halts 2.5M bpd as insurance collapse and Hormuz blockade turn abstract regional tensions into quantifiable corporate liability.
Spain Pulls Iraq Forces as NATO Allies Recalibrate Middle East Risk
Madrid's evacuation of 300 troops follows French casualties and mirrors German, Norwegian withdrawals amid Iran-linked militia threats.
Missile Strikes US Embassy Baghdad Helipad as Iran Proxy War Escalates Beyond Drones
Direct hit on diplomatic compound marks dangerous shift from remote harassment to targeting core US infrastructure in Iraq.
US Military Deaths in Iran Operations Reach 13 as KC-135 Crash Exposes Strategic Pressure Points
Six crew members killed in western Iraq tanker crash bring cumulative fatalities to 13 since late February, quantifying human cost of accelerated operational tempo amid contested Middle East posture.
Iran Launches Preemptive Strikes on Kurdish Bases as Ground Offensive Threat Escalates
Tehran strikes opposition positions in Iraq as CIA-backed Kurdish forces prepare cross-border campaign that could open new front in US-Israeli war.
Drone Penetrates Iraqi Air Defenses, Ignites Oil Facility Fire
A second successful drone strike in 24 hours on Basra infrastructure exposes vulnerability in legacy defense systems as regional energy war escalates.