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- 1US military completes withdrawal from Iraq, official says●US military completes withdrawal from Iraq, Baghdad official says
A Baghdad official says the US military has completed its withdrawal from Iraq, ending a military presence that lasted more than two decades after the 2003 invasion. The claim, if confirmed, would mark a major shift in the US role in the region and in relations between Washington and Baghdad. Details on the timing, terms, and whether any US personnel remain under other arrangements are not yet clear.
- 2U.S. Troops Leaving Iraq: What It Means for Regional Influence●U.S. troops are leaving Iraq. What does that mean for U.S. influence in the region? https://www.npr.org/2026/09/27/nx-s1
The United States is withdrawing its troops from Iraq, prompting debate over what the departure means for American influence across the Middle East. Observers are weighing how the pullout could shift power dynamics in the region, affect Iraqi sovereignty and security, and reshape U.S. relationships with partners and rivals. The move has drawn attention from analysts tracking geopolitics in the Middle East.
- 3Iran war squeezes Iraq's economy as oil revenues fall and prices rise▼Iran war squeezes Iraq’s economy as oil revenues fall and prices rise
Iraq's economy is coming under strain from the war involving Iran, with falling oil revenues hitting state finances while consumer prices rise. Iraq depends heavily on oil exports for government spending, making it vulnerable to regional conflict and disrupted trade routes. Observers warn the squeeze could deepen hardship for ordinary Iraqis if the conflict continues and energy markets remain volatile.
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Iraq and the United States have agreed to resume shipments of US dollar cash into Iraq, according to Middle East Monitor. The agreement eases a disruption that had affected dollar supplies to Iraqi banks and the local currency market, where the greenback is widely used for trade and savings. Observers are watching whether the renewed flows will stabilise the Iraqi dinar and relieve pressure on the country's financial system.
- 5September 30 set as final date for foreign troops in Iraq●September 30 is the final date for all foreign military presence in Iraq, commander confirms
A military commander has confirmed that September 30 is the final date for all foreign military presence in Iraq, according to regional reporting. The announcement sets a firm deadline for the withdrawal of foreign forces from the country and is drawing attention across the region, with observers weighing its implications for Iraq's security arrangements.
- 6Iran quietly executed Iraqis for espionage, rights group says●Rights group: Iran executes Iraqis on espionage charges without official announcement
A rights group says Iran has executed Iraqi nationals convicted of espionage for Israel, without any official announcement of the executions. The report is drawing attention to Iran's treatment of foreign prisoners on espionage charges and to the lack of transparency around death penalty cases in the country. It may also strain ties between Tehran and Baghdad.
- 7Archaeologists saved 30,000 treasures from ISIS, study reveals●Archaeologists Risked Their Lives to Save 30,000 Treasures from ISIS Terrorists—New Study Shows How https:// fed.brid.gy
A new study documents how archaeologists risked their lives to rescue some 30,000 artefacts and treasures from sites and museums threatened by ISIS during its occupation of territory in Iraq and Syria. The research details the covert efforts to hide and evacuate antiquities, drawing attention to one of the largest cultural heritage rescue operations carried out under conflict conditions.
- 8Iran's Strategic Depth Doctrine Under Growing Pressure●Iran Regime’s “Strategic Depth” Under Pressure: How External Expansion Became a Pillar of Survival
A report argues that Iran's strategy of building influence beyond its borders through allied militias and partners in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen has become a central pillar of the regime's survival, but that this so-called strategic depth is now coming under serious pressure from military setbacks, economic strain and regional pushback. Analysts warn that weakening this external network could threaten Tehran's grip on power at home.
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Iraq has resumed oil trucking operations after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted tanker shipments, a key export route for its crude. Baghdad is relying on overland routes and its pipeline through Turkey to keep oil moving while the vital waterway remains shut. The move highlights how the closure is reshaping global energy flows.
- 10Iraq seeks US exemption from Iranian airline sanctions●Iraq seeks US exemption from Iranian airline sanctions amid travel disruption
Iraq has asked the United States for an exemption from sanctions affecting Iranian airlines, as restrictions have disrupted travel between the two countries. Iraqi officials are seeking relief because many travellers, including religious pilgrims, rely on flights to Iran. The request highlights how US sanctions on Iran are straining Iraq's transport links and complicating its relations with Washington and Tehran.
- 11Iraq's Christians need jobs and education, Archbishop Warda says●For Iraq’s Christians, Archbishop Warda says long-term stability requires jobs and education
Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil says the long-term stability of Iraq's Christian community depends on more than security: it requires jobs and education. Speaking on the challenges facing Christians who endured displacement and persecution, he argued that only economic opportunity and schooling will keep families from leaving the country.