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BIZARRE: Iraq - You Need To See This

Saudi Arabia shuts down key oil pipeline, blaming drones from Iraq

Riyadh has increased use of East-West pipeline since start of war on Iran to bypass closure of strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK

Iraq races to contain fallout after local Iran-backed militias accused of attacking Saudi pipeline

Iraq’s government is racing to contain the fallout after confirming that attacks on a Saudi pipeline, blamed on Iran-backed militias, came from its territory

The Independent UK

Drones from Iraq attack and set pipeline on fire in Saudi Arabia

The East–West pipeline is crucial for shipping Saudi oil to the Red Sea, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. This latest incident risks driving oil and fuel prices even higher.

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Iraq confirms attacks on Saudi pipeline originated from Iraqi territory and other Mideast news

Iraq's government says attacks on a key Saudi oil pipeline were launched from Iraqi territory, pledging to investigate further

The Independent UK

Live: Iran got Chinese satellite images before deadly strike on US troops, report reveals

A report released by The Wall Street Journal on Saturday said Chinese entities supplied Iran with satellite images of a base in Jordan before and after an attack that killed three US soldiers. US President Donald Trump has warned Beijing not to sell weapons to Iran, and in May, Washington…

France 24

Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline as Houthis seize strategic Red Sea island

Saudi Arabia has shut down its major East-West oil pipeline after it was attacked by drones, as the widening Iran war opened another front around one of the world’s most important energy corridors. The pipeline, which carries millions of barrels of crude across the Arabian Peninsula, was struck on Thursday…

The Times of India

Gulf oil threatened anew as Houthis reach key island and pipeline is shut down

The Houthis have seized control of Perim island, significantly affecting a crucial shipping corridor. Additionally, a drone strike originating from Iraq temporarily disrupted Saudi Arabia's oil pipeline, intensifying the strain on Gulf oil exports during a period of stalled diplomatic negotiations. In response to this rising threat, Saudi Arabia has…

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How the War on Terror Turned 9/11 Into a Permanently Open Wound

The government ensured that there would be no end to the public's fears—and no real justice for bin Laden's victims.

Reason

A quarter century after 9/11: 25 ways America's darkest day changed the world

Twenty-five years ago America saw the darkest chapter in its history and the world hasn't been the same since.

The Times of India

‘It was all hands on deck’: how the CIA responded to 9/11

Veterans recall chaos and confusion as the attacks unfolded – followed by a ‘war on terror’ that left agency with a tarnished reputation

The Guardian - US

The long shadow of 9/11 and the retreat of an independent New Zealand foreign policy

Twenty-five years ago today, the world’s strongest military state found itself powerless to prevent attacks on its homeland by al Qaeda, a small transnational terrorist group.

The Conversation

Iraq caught between US withdrawal and Iran-backed militias as disarmament deadline looms

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi faces pressure to disarm Shi'ite militias. Several powerful groups resist handing over their weapons to the state. This standoff creates significant security and political challenges for the government. The situation is complicated by ongoing regional tensions between Iran and the United States. US-led coalition forces…

The Times of India

9/11 unleashed two decades of war. Now Putin is exploiting the damage

IN DEPTH: The horror of the attacks 25 years ago and their aftermath has seen the Cold War replaced by endless conflict between competing cultures and religions, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

Iran-backed fighters in Yemen and Iraq are joining forces to threaten Gulf, officials say

Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Yemen are coordinating attacks on Saudi Arabia, with an aim to increase the costs of the ongoing war in Gaza. The Houthis have also declared a blockade against Saudi shipping in the Red Sea. This escalation threatens to reignite full-scale war with the kingdom. Saudi…

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The Independent UK

Iran-backed fighters in Yemen and Iraq are joining forces to threaten the Gulf, officials say

Regional officials tell The Associated Press that Yemen's Houthi rebels helped Iraqi militias launch drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in July

We Got This Covered

The Pentagon has 50,000 troops still stationed across the Middle East. Officials are now reportedly considering cuts to U.S. forces in the region

Presidents have tried to pivot away from the Middle East for 25 years

Reason

The Iraq War Cheerleaders Were Wrong. They're Wrong About Iran Too.

Hawkish pundits predicted both wars would be swift and successful. That's not how it turned out.

The Economic Times

US to sell Bell helicopters worth $150 million to Iraq

The US State Department has approved a potential $150 million helicopter sale to Iraq. This significant military package includes Bell 412EPX helicopters and essential related equipment. The proposed sale aims to enhance Iraq's airlift and operational capabilities for troop and logistics transport. This move supports US foreign policy and national…

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At 9, Yonas Hagos arrived in America from a Sudan refugee camp; years later, he became a major Arby’s franchise owner after serving in the US Army

At nine years old, Yonas Hagos arrived in America after spending part of his childhood in a refugee camp in Sudan. He spoke little English and entered a life that was dramatically different from the one his family had known. In Illinois, Hagos and his four siblings shared a small…

The Independent UK

Iranian strikes on Jordan test the bonds between the US and one of its staunchest Mideast allies

Jordan, a staunch U.S. ally that hosts American forces in the Mideast, has paid a price for its relationship with Washington

Latin Times

After a KC-135 Crash in Iraq, a Widow's Public Outcry Forces Defense Review of Military Pay

Air Force audits widow's account after combat pay discrepancies surface following an airman's fatal KC-135 crash during undeclared operations.

The Economic Times

Iraq oil exports surge, India set to benefit as Hormuz flows ease

Iraq's oil exports increased significantly in August and September. This rise followed wide profit margins and Iranian tanker passage approvals. Buyers were incentivized by substantial discounts offered on Iraqi crude oil. Major importers like China and India are receiving more heavy crude. Shipments are improving supply to key Asian markets.

The Conversation

Iraq’s archaeological discoveries have shaped understanding of human civilisation – but its scientists have been sidelined

In recent years, archaeologists from around the world have marked the centenaries of some of Iraq’s most influential archaeological discoveries.

The Economic Times

What are Iran's options to retaliate as open warfare resumes with the US?

The US launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran, prompting Iranian missile strikes on what Tehran said were US assets in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iraq.

France 24

Lake Annecy gun linked to unsolved 2012 murder of British family in French Alps

French officials say a Luger pistol fished out from the bottom of Lake Annecy shows similarities to the weapon used in the notorious 2012 killings of a British-Iraqi family and a French cyclist in the nearby village of Chevaline, opening up a new lead in a case that has befuddled…

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