News from Oct 22, 2026 (UTC)
Iraq isCalm
A little better than usual
Oct 9Oct 22
Why
Iraq condemned attacks on Saudi Arabia and vowed not to allow its territory to be used against the kingdom.
ExxonMobil and Basra Oil Company signed a seawater agreement for an Iraqi oilfield water project.
Iraq fears shadow factions may return to a regional Unity of Fronts campaign.
What happened
- Statements24%
- Cooperation42%
- Criticism14%
- Protests1%
- Pressure6%
- Fighting13%
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