US embassy in Baghdad attacked as US-Israel war on Iran escalates
Iraq did not want to be dragged into war, but Iran and its aligned paramilitary forces are attacking US hubs there.
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Will the US benefit from the oil crisis sparked by the war on Iran?
Attacks on energy sites in the Gulf and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz give Western exporters a chance to profit.
Drones strike US base in Iraq, Doha explosions, as Iran hits region in war
Iran continues to strike US assets in the region as Gulf Arab states report explosions, downing of drones.
Middle East conflict threatens Iraq’s participation in World Cup playoffs
Iraq are scheduled to play in the playoff final on March 31 in Mexico but the team’s participation remains uncertain.
Iran targets Kurdish groups in Iraq, begins wave of attacks on Israel
Iranian Kurdish armed groups have reportedly consulted with the US in recent days about whether to attack Iran.
Calls for justice after Iraqi women’s rights activist Yanar Mohammed killed
Amnesty International decries Mohammed’s killing as ‘calculated assault to stifle human rights defenders’ in Iraq.
Which oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been attacked?
Damage to several energy facilities has caused global prices to spike, but Iran denies it is targeting energy sites.
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Why are the US and Israel framing the ongoing conflict as a religious war?
US troops reportedly told the war in Iran is intended to bring about biblical end times, Armageddon.
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Is the CIA planning to arm Kurdish forces to spark an uprising in Iran?
Such a plan could further destabilise Iran rather than promote peace in the country, experts say.
Hundreds of drones target Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE amid Iran war
IRGC says the attacks are among its ‘first powerful steps’ as it continues strikes on US assets in Gulf countries.
From: NewsFeed
Video: Smoke seen rising after explosion near Baghdad airport
Video shared by Iraqi media shows the moment of an explosion near Baghdad International Airport in Iraq’s capital.
Published On 4 Mar 2026