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Has Trump dragged the US into a forever war in Iran?

He decried endless wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now he may be stuck in one of his own making

The Guardian - US

Indian refiners halt Iraq oil loadings on rising Hormuz risk

Due to heightened security worries, Indian refiners have paused crude oil loadings from Iraq, with major players like Indian Oil Corp. and Mangalore Refinery suspending operations. The move follows multiple freighters suffering projectile attacks, amplifying shipping hazards in the region. Iraq's oil ministry has acknowledged these delays, and India's shipping…

The Economic Times

Iraq is emerging as the Middle East’s strategic connector – but can it turn foreign competition into advantage?

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is on something of a diplomatic roll at the moment. Having concluded a weeklong visit to the United States on July 19, 2026, during which he charmed President Donald Trump, al-Zaidi is now expected to head to Tehran to do the same with Iran’s new…

The Conversation

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An emerging Iran-Pakistan ‘Axis of Sympathy’ is reshaping southwest Asia’s power structures

Earlier this month, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was buried in his hometown of Mashhad after a four-day ceremony. Many international delegations were present, but each country will have chosen their representatives with the utmost care. Sending high-ranking officials would go beyond mere diplomatic courtesy, and possibly…

The Conversation

Soldier killed in Iraq during controlled explosion of Iranian drone named

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The Independent UK

US identifies soldier killed destroying downed Iranian drone in Iraq

Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton died during a controlled detonation at Erbil airbase as US-Iran war toll reaches 17

The Guardian - US

Pentagon names North Carolina soldier killed in Iraq by downed Iranian drone

Posthumously, Swinton will receive the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Action Badge

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Indian Oil Corp cancels Iraq oil lifting amid Hormuz attacks, sources say

Indian Oil Corp cancelled lifting Iraqi oil from Basrah Oil Terminal. Increased risks and attacks in the Strait of Hormuz prompted this decision. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd also cancelled similar oil lifting plans. India advised shipowners against deploying seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz. Vessels must remain vigilant about…

The Economic Times

Expansion of US strikes on Iran leads to more retaliation across the Gulf

The United States launched another round of airstrikes on Iran after a US service member was killed in Iraq, while Iran retaliated with attacks on US allies Kuwait and Bahrain, home to the US Navy’s 5th Fleet. The escalation has raised fears of a wider regional war and disrupted shipping…

The Economic Times

Iran is turning into the sort of ‘forever war’ that Donald Trump promised to avoid

When Donald Trump returned to the White House, he promised to avoid another Middle Eastern “forever war”. After the costly experiences of Iraq and Afghanistan, that pledge resonated with an American public weary of prolonged military intervention.

The Conversation

Flavours of Iraq review – vivid childhood memories of 80s Baghdad from writer in Paris exile

Powerful animation portrays experiences of a French-Iraqi journalist Feurat Alani, with anecdotes about his father, a prominent leftist exile

The Guardian - UK

US launches 10th round of strikes as Iran says it is in ‘full-scale war’

Diplomats say de-escalation talks continue as Trump vows retaliation over US soldier deaths

The Guardian - UK

Ship catches fire in Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran conflict escalates

A ship caught fire near Oman's coast amid escalating US-Iran tensions. US airstrikes targeted Iran after a service member's death in Iraq. Iran retaliated with missiles toward Jordan, risking wider regional conflict. Both sides have targeted civilian infrastructure, impacting millions of people. Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has…

The Economic Times

US recovers unidentified remains in Jordan, another service member killed in Iraq during disposal of downed Iranian drone

A US service member died during ordnance detonation in Iraq. Iran launched missiles and drones toward Jordan, prompting air defense activation. US forces conducted fresh strikes targeting Iran's military capabilities. Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has seen a significant decline. The conflict intensifies with reports of a strike on…

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The Independent UK

US service member killed in Iraq during ‘controlled detonation’ of Iranian drone, military says

At least three American troops have been killed within recent days as US continues week-long strikes

France 24

US announces death of another service member, Jordan summons Iranian envoy over attacks

A US service member died during a "controlled detonation" of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian drone in northern Iraq, the military said Sunday. It followed the killing of two US troops in Jordan late Friday. Jordan on Sunday summoned Iran's top envoy in Amman to protest Tehran's attacks on…

International Business Times

Iraq And Syria Have Signed A Deal To Restore A Major Oil Pipeline. It Would Create An Alternative To The Strait Of Hormuz.

The proposed project would restore the pipeline connecting the oil-rich city of Kirkuk in northern Iraq with Syria's Mediterranean coast.

Radio France Internationale

Syria taken off US terror blacklist after 47 years, paving way for investment

Syria is no longer designated a state sponsor of terrorism by the United States – a move that opens the door to American investment in the country, whose economy has been decimated by decades of conflict.

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Benzinga

Iraq, Syria Revive Oil Pipeline Shut Since 2003 in Bid to Bypass Strait of Hormuz After Iran War Disrupts Exports

On Friday, Iraq and Syria agreed to revive a long-idled oil pipeline linking northern Iraq to Syria’s Mediterranean coast as Baghdad looks to reduce its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz following disruptions caused by the recent U.S.-Iran conflict.

International Business Times

BP And ConocoPhillips Are Pouring Billions Into Iraq. The Bigger Goal Is Reducing Iran's Energy Influence.

ConocoPhillips has agreed to acquire a 42% stake in BP Energy Company of Kirkuk Limited, expanding its footprint in northern Iraq at a time when the United States and Iraq are working to strengthen energy ties and reduce the region's dependence on routes vulnerable to disruption.

The Independent UK

US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes

U.S. companies have signed roughly $60 billion in agreements and partnerships with the Iraqi government, including deals intended to create alternative routes for shipping oil out of the Persian Gulf

The Economic Times

ConocoPhillips takes 42% stake in BP Iraq venture

ConocoPhillips will acquire a minority stake in BP's northern Iraq oil venture. The deal involves BP Energy Company of Kirkuk Limited's production sites. This agreement is expected during Iraq Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's Washington visit. ConocoPhillips anticipates value creation through efficient redevelopment and exploration. The partnership aims to boost production…

The Economic Times

$10 million on Trump's head? Iran-backed militia offers hefty amount to assassinate US President

An Iran-backed Iraqi militia umbrella, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, has announced a $10 million reward for anyone who kills US President Donald Trump, describing it as retaliation for the 2020 killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, according to Iran-owned Press TV.

The Times of India

'Whoever kills Trump ...': Iran-backed Iraqi militia puts $10 million bounty on US president

An Iran-backed militia umbrella calling itself the Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI) has announced a $10 million reward for anyone who kills US President Donald Trump.

International Business Times UK

Critics Slam Trump's Oval Office: Looks Like a Casino Because It Has 'More and More Gold'

Donald Trump's meeting with Iraq's Prime Minister was overshadowed by social media criticism of the Oval Office's increasingly gold decor, diverting attention from discussions to interior design.

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