Iraq

Explainer-How the US controls Iraq's oil revenues

Members of the Iraqi security forces stand guard on the road as they celebrate the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from Iraq, ending a military presence that began after the 2003 US-led invasion, in Baghdad, Iraq, September 30, 2026. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad

US forces exit Iraq, emboldening Iran’s proxies and Islamic State

While the departure of US forces is broadly popular among Iraqis, some worry that security forces trained and funded by the United States still can’t protect Iraq.

Italy completes troop withdrawal from Iraq

Iraq War film 'Atonement' tells story of US Marine seeking Iraqi family's forgiveness

Director Reed Van Dyk and cast members Hiam Abbass, Boyd Holbrook, Kenneth Branagh, Gheed and Kalama Epstein attend the red carpet for \"Atonement\" at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, September 15, 2026. REUTERS/Arlyn McAdorey

US forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran

Residents say they are concerned about their security as the US-led coalition prepares to withdraw fully.

US to grant sanctions waiver for flights between Iran and Iraq's Najaf, source says

Protesters gather outside Najaf International Airport to protest U.S. restrictions targeting Iranian aviation activities and their impact on flights between Iran and Iraq, in Najaf, Iraq, September 28, 2026. REUTERS/Alaa Al-Marjani

Turkey and Iraq agree Turkey will turn over military camp in northern Iraq

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi meets with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in New York City, US, September 23, 2026. Iraqi Prime Minister's Media Office/Handout via REUTERS

Iraqi butcher gets 10 years’ jail for selling pork in holy city of Najaf

Shi’ite Muslim pilgrims in Najaf, Iraq walking towards the holy city of Kerbala ahead of the ritual of Arbaeen on July 31.

Saudis shut down oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea shipping

Satellite image shows damage to the East-West pipeline facility in the Hejaz Region, Saudi Arabia, on September 11, 2026. 2026 Planet Labs PBC/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. REFILE - QUALITY REPEAT.

Oil pipeline hit by drones launched from Iraq, says Saudi Arabia

A satellite image showing black smoke rising in the vicinity of Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline on Sept 10.

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