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Iraq
Haifa day: Deterioration of memorial in Basra distresses families of martyrs
Families and historians express concern over the destruction of tombstones at the Basra War Memorial in Iraq.
Senior PTI Leader Abducted in Pakistan Amidst Global Bans on Iranian Airlines
A provincial minister from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party has been abducted in Peshawar, Pakistan, while multiple countries have banned Iranian airlines following US sanctions.
Iran war increases US burden with costs reaching $43.6 billion
The US military intervention in Iran has resulted in an expenditure of $43.6 billion since the conflict began in February 2026.
Saudi Aramco eyes resuming operation of East-West oil pipeline
Saudi Aramco is expected to restore partial capacity to the East-West oil pipeline following a drone attack.
United States shifts military equipment from Iraq to Jordan
The United States is relocating military equipment from Iraq to Jordan following attacks on its regional bases.
Saudi oil crisis could raise prices of goods everywhere
Surging oil prices due to regional conflict in the Middle East threaten to increase global inflation and costs of living.
Commercial Ship Traffic Declines in Strait of Hormuz
Daily commercial ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to single digits over the weekend.
CBS News releases photos of damage to US bases from Iranian attacks
CBS News released photos showing damage to multiple US military bases in the Middle East caused by Iranian missile and drone strikes.
Pentagon report details financial and military costs of Operation Epic Fury
A Pentagon Inspector General report details the financial cost and military impacts of Operation Epic Fury against Iran through June 2026.
Iran and Oman discuss temporary shipping corridor through Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman are discussing the creation of a temporary, single-route shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.
West Asia conflict creates uncertainty for India crude oil supply
Renewed US military strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation have revived concerns over crude oil supply disruptions from West Asia, increasing price volatility and impacting India's energy security due to its high import dependency.
President Trump halts planned military strikes against Iran
US President Donald Trump halted planned military strikes against Iran at the urging of Gulf allies Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE amidst ongoing negotiations.
US airstrikes on Iran halt ceasefire talks amid escalating regional tensions
The U.S. military conducted a new wave of airstrikes on Iran, halting ceasefire negotiations and escalating hostilities around the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran retaliated against regional allies and Houthi forces disrupted Red Sea shipping.
India records highest monthly crude oil imports from Russia in July
India raised crude oil imports from Russia to record levels in July while sourcing most LPG from the United States amidst falling global oil prices.
United States and Iran pause military attacks for second day
The United States and Iran have paused military attacks for a second day as ceasefire negotiations continue amid concerns over shipping chokepoints and rising gasoline prices.
United States military launches retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets
The United States military announced retaliatory attacks on Iran following alleged drone and maritime strikes against US bases in Jordan and oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Saudi Arabia joins US-led military campaign against Iran-backed groups
Saudi Arabia has officially joined the US-led military campaign against Iran-backed groups following over 30 drone attacks on its territory.
Sixteen Indians killed and seventy five injured in West Asia conflict
The Indian government reported 16 Indian nationals killed and 75 injured in the West Asia conflict since February, with 12 additional deaths in a Qatar gas facility accident.
Tensions persist as United States warns Iran following regional drone attacks
Despite a US halt to its air campaign against Iran and reported drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq, tensions remain high as Trump warns Iran he will beat them.
Iranian drones strike Erbil near US Consulate in Iraq
Multiple explosions hit Erbil, Iraq near the US Consulate as Iranian drones attacked the region.
Smoke rises from Saudi oil facility following reported Houthi drone attack
Smoke rose from Saudi Arabia's Abqaiq oil facility amid Houthi drone attack claims, satellite imagery, and Saudi interception of drones targeting energy infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia intercepts drones targeting oil facilities in Eastern and Riyadh regions
Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry intercepts and destroys drones from Iraq targeting oil facilities in the Eastern and Riyadh regions following claims of Iran-backed group involvement.
US investigates potential Russian involvement in Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities
US intelligence agencies are investigating whether Russia provided targeting intelligence or advanced drone technology for recent Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Gulf.
Donald Trump honors four US service members at Dover Air Force Base
US President Donald Trump honored four American service members killed in the Middle East during a ceremony at Dover Air Force Base.
US strikes Iran sites as regional flight cancellations increase
US military launched a 12th night of strikes on Iran while President Trump stated Tehran is not ready for a deal, causing flight cancellations across Middle Eastern nations including UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Trump attends ceremony for fallen US service members at Dover base
President Donald Trump will attend the dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base for the remains of four US service members killed in Iranian attacks in Jordan and Iraq.
Donald Trump downplays prospects for negotiations with Iran
US President Donald Trump downplayed immediate prospects of negotiations with Iran amid ongoing US-Iran strikes and Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping.
US identifies soldier killed while disarming Iranian drone in Iraq
The US military identified Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton as the American soldier killed while attempting to disarm an Iranian drone at an air base in Irbil, Iraq.