Opinion
Is the Legal System Enough to Disarm Iraqi Militias?
Failing to take credible steps toward disarming militias leaves the country vulnerable to severe economic fallout, potential international sanctions, and political isolation.
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Tag: Iraq
Economy
Turkey Turns Iraq’s Oil Lifeline Into a Bargaining Chip
Baghdad is seeking more oil export routes after the Hormuz shock, while Ankara is using the Kirkuk–Ceyhan pipeline to demand a new regional energy bargain.
Economy
Hormuz Shock Revives the Iraq–Syria Oil Corridor
The Iran war has forced Iraq to look west for an oil lifeline, while Syria is trying to recover its old role as a Mediterranean energy transit state.
Politics
Saudi Arabia Reportedly Struck Iran-Backed Militias Inside Iraq
Saudi jets hit militia-linked targets near the Saudi-Iraqi border during Iran war, and separate strikes were launched from Kuwait.
Politics
Secret Israeli Outpost in Iraq Exposes Hidden Architecture of Iran War
Israel secretly established a military outpost in Iraq’s western desert, shortly before the launch of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Military
Iraq Turns to Turkey for Air Defenses After Drone War Exposes Its Skies
Baghdad is finalizing a deal for 20 Turkish systems as the Iran conflict pushes Iraq to protect oilfields, diplomatic sites and critical infrastructure from cheaper, harder-to-stop aerial threats.