Iraq and Iran

Iraq and Iran

Members of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) stand guard outside the Basra Operations Command headquarters, following airstrikes that the PMF said were carried out by U.S. and Saudi forces in Basra, Iraq, 29 July, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Major Gulf fighting resumes as US and Saudi strike Iran's allies in Iraq

US-Saudi strikes in Iraq and Iran's Hormuz stance escalate regional tensions, driving oil prices higher.

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan delivers remarks during a press briefing inside the White House in Washington, US, February 4, 2021. REUTERS/Tom Brenner/File Photo

US working to help Iraq get missile defense capabilities: Sullivan

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Britain warns nationals against travel to Iraq and Iran