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US-Iran Conflict: Stalemate, Energy Unrest, and Diplomatic T

1867 clusters · 5770 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Iran vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed until Trump and Netanyahu are removed

The US-Iran conflict has entered its seventh month, evolving into a prolonged stalemate marked by a naval blockade and severe global energy instability. As oil prices surpassed $100 per barrel, widespread protests erupte

Iraq advances $60bn deals amid coalition troop withdrawal

16 clusters · 115 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Iraq faces uncertainty over US troop withdrawal and sovereignty

As the September 30, 2026, deadline for the U.S.-led coalition’s withdrawal approaches, the Iraqi government has reaffirmed that the date remains an “immovable deadline.” Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has rejected proposal

US withdrawal from Iraq's Kurdistan

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: US to end military aid to Iraq’s Kurdistan region

In late July 2026, the United States began the final phase of its drawdown from Iraq’s Kurdish region. The last Patriot air‑defence batteries were removed and plans were set to pull roughly 2,000 troops from Harir Air Ba

Security instability in Iraqi Kurdistan

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Erbil: Explosion and drone crash reported in Soran

Tensions have escalated in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq following a series of security incidents involving drones and explosions. In mid-August, reports emerged of drone attacks targeting the private office of Kurdista

Iran-Kurdish drone strikes and regional instability in Iraq

14 clusters · 86 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Kurdistan Region PM seeks enhanced air defense after drone attacks

The wave of IRGC-linked drone and missile strikes on Peshmerga positions, Kurdish camps, and U.S. facilities in Iraq’s Kurdistan region has expanded significantly. Following earlier strikes in June and July, the security