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How Iraqi engineer Azzam Alwash left California to restore Iraq's ancient marshes after decades of destruction

In 2003, Azzam Alwash, an Iraqi-born civil engineer who had spent decades building a comfortable life in California, left his wife and two daughters in Los Angeles and returned to a country still in the middle of war, determined to undo one of the most deliberate environmental disasters of the…

The Times of India

Two VLCCs exit Strait of Hormuz, where traffic remains thin

Two large oil tankers exited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, with traffic remaining thin. One vessel loaded Saudi crude and is anchored off the United Arab Emirates. The other tanker, carrying Iraqi oil, is currently heading towards China.

The Economic Times

Why Arbaeen – the Shiite Muslim pilgrimage of mourning – has a deep significance that brings millions to Iraq each year

Every year, millions of pilgrims walk from the deserts of southern Iraq to the holy city of Karbala for Arbaeen, one of the largest annual pilgrimages in the world. In 2026, pilgrims will converge on Karbala on Aug. 5.

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Why did Riyadh join US strikes on Tehran's allies in Iraq?

Saudi Arabia joined the United States for the first time in launching air strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq on Wednesday, marking a significant shift in the kingdom's regional posture after months of restraint. While Riyadh insists it was acting in self-defence, the operation raises questions about whether the kingdom…

France 24

'No approval, no prior knowledge': Iraq rejects Trump's claims, says it didn't approve US-Saudi strikes

Iraq denies prior knowledge or authorization for recent US-Saudi strikes on its territory. Baghdad has officially condemned the military action and deferred a prime ministerial visit to Saudi Arabia. The Iraqi government stated it had not granted approval for any attacks within its borders. Iraq has requested evidence from Saudi…

The Economic Times

Here's why new fronts seem to be opening up across the Middle East

Recent days have seen a series of attacks across the Middle East, from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia bombing militias in Iraq to drones setting ships ablaze in Egypt

The Independent UK

US hits dozens of targets in Iran overnight as peace efforts under threat

Central Command says strikes aimed at diminishing Iranian military while mediators say talks are continuing

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Gaza latest: Trump claims ‘historic’ deal reached with Hamas for complete disarmament

Senior Hamas official says the group will only disarm if Israel fulfils its commitments

The Independent UK

Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack, Israeli official says

US President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu explored all paths to curb Iran's nuclear program. Diplomacy, economic pressure, and force were all discussed at length during their meeting. The Israeli official stated that Trump has three options for dealing with Iran. The United States and Saudi Arabia recently struck…

The Economic Times

US says it struck dozens of Iranian targets in latest wave of attacks

The two-hour operation came in response to Iran’s missile launches targeting American forces in the Middle East, with Washington saying it hit military command centres, drone and missile facilities as well as coastal defence sites.

France 24

Drone strike hits LNG vessel at Egypt's Damietta Port

An explosion rocked an LNG vessel at Egypt's Damietta Port after a drone strike. This incident raises fears of conflict spreading to energy hubs. US and Saudi forces conducted strikes targeting Iran-backed groups in Iraq. Iran confirmed missile launches against US military sites and maritime operations. Global oil prices surged…

The Economic Times

Funerals for Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces fighters, in photos

Funerals are held for fighters from Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces after U.S. and Saudi strikes targeted Tehran-backed militias. Six Iranian advisers were also killed in the attacks, which heightened tensions across the region.

The Independent UK

US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20, including Iranians

The United States and Saudi Arabia said they had struck Iran-backed armed militants in Iraq in response to attacks on US forces and Saudi oil facilities. Washington and Tehran are Iraq's main allies, but their enmity has long turned the country into a proxy battleground and left successive governments struggling…

The Economic Times

Hopes of new ceasefire fade as Saudis join Trump’s war in the Middle East with strikes on Iraq

Trump lashes out in explosive tirade as he vows to ‘beat the s***’ out of Iran after latest breakdown in ceasefire

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The Guardian - UK

US-Saudi strikes in Iraq push region into ‘uncharted territory’, analysts warn

Riyadh’s decision to join US in strikes on Iran-backed militia further complicates widening and ‘unpredictable’ war

The Independent UK

Bulletin PM briefing: Burnham’s social care overhaul and drought in England

5 things Andy Burnham said as he calls for urgent overhaul of social care system. Drought declared across half of England – what it means and where. US and Saudi forces attack Iran-backed groups in Iraq – what we know. Teen hitman from Norway found guilty of Iran-linked murder plot.…

The Economic Times

Iran resumes missile attacks as US and Saudis strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq

The flare-up on multiple fronts, after several days of relative calm, raised the risk of a return to all-out war. It also underscored the difficulty of winding down a five-month conflict that has jolted the world economy and is unpopular among Americans.

Euronews

Iran rejects Hormuz deal and launches surprise strike on US forces in Jordan

Tehran rejected an Omani proposal to divide the strait equally and declared Hormuz would "never return to its prewar situation," hours before the IRGC launched multiple ballistic missiles at US forces in Jordan in what CENTCOM called an attempted surprise attack.

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The Independent UK

Iraq's balancing act is only getting harder as the war between the US and Iran widens

U.S. and Saudi strikes against Iran-allied factions in Iraq have put the Iraqi government in a delicate position

The Economic Times

Trump says US to hit Iran 'hard' after attack on bases in Jordan: Fox News

"We'll be hitting them hard. They're going to get a beating," Fox's correspondent quoted Trump as saying, adding that the US president used swear words to emphasize his point: "We are going to beat the 'effing s' out of them."

Euronews

Iraq eyes supplying Turkey with 1 million oil barrels a day amid Hormuz crisis

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zeydi visited Ankara for his first talks with Erdoğan since taking office, offering to supply Turkey with 1 million barrels of oil per day as Ankara seeks to reduce its dependence on disrupted Gulf routes.

France 24

Iran launches new missile attacks as US and Saudi Arabia strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq

Iran launched a wave of missile attacks targeting U.S. forces across the Middle East on Wednesday, as American and Saudi forces struck Tehran-backed militias in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers.

The Economic Times

Who are the Iran-backed militias behind Iraq's oil facility attacks?

U.S. and Saudi Arabia struck Iran-backed groups in Iraq responsible for drone attacks. These Shi'ite militias gained influence after the 2003 U.S. invasion and Iran's support. They possess substantial political and military power, rivaling the national army. Kataib Hezbollah and Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq are among the most influential factions. These…

The Economic Times

US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20: former paramilitaries

US and Saudi forces conducted strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq. These attacks followed drone incidents targeting Saudi oil facilities earlier. The Popular Mobilization Forces reported at least twenty fighters were killed. The strikes targeted PMF bases across seven Iraqi provinces, causing damage. Iraq's Prime Minister vowed to disarm these…

The Independent UK

US and Saudi forces attack Iran-backed groups in Iraq – what we know

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