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Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US prepares to resume blockade of Iran ports
Trump drops a 24-hour-old vow to charge cargo ships for using the Strait as the US continues its battle to break Iran's hold on the waterway.
July 14, 2026Iraqi prime minister to visit Washington on Monday; oil and gas deals expected - Reuters
Iraqi prime minister to visit Washington on Monday; oil and gas deals expected Reuters
July 12, 2026Oil heads for weekly gain as Middle East supply risks persist - Reuters
Oil heads for weekly gain as Middle East supply risks persist Reuters
July 10, 2026Turkey, Iraq to sign 12-month extension of oil pipeline deal - Reuters
Turkey, Iraq to sign 12-month extension of oil pipeline deal Reuters
July 9, 2026Thousands march as Khamenei's funeral procession crosses into Iraq - Reuters
Thousands march as Khamenei's funeral procession crosses into Iraq Reuters
July 8, 2026Emotion and politics merge in Tehran at funeral of former supreme leader
The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is in Tehran, where funeral events are taking place in honour of Iran's former leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
July 5, 2026Iraq approves preliminary agreements to study strategic oil export pipeline projects - Reuters
Iraq approves preliminary agreements to study strategic oil export pipeline projects Reuters
July 5, 2026Funeral of Iran's former supreme leader 'intensely political moment'
Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days.
July 4, 2026US resumes dollar transfers to Iraq, NYT reports - Reuters
US resumes dollar transfers to Iraq, NYT reports Reuters
July 2, 2026Iraq's push for bigger OPEC quota driven by revenue pressures, new oil investment - Reuters
Iraq's push for bigger OPEC quota driven by revenue pressures, new oil investment Reuters
June 29, 2026Iraq arrests politicians and government officials in anti-corruption crackdown - Reuters
Iraq arrests politicians and government officials in anti-corruption crackdown Reuters
June 28, 2026Gueye double helps five-star Senegal keep World Cup hopes alive and send Iraq home - Reuters
Gueye double helps five-star Senegal keep World Cup hopes alive and send Iraq home Reuters
June 26, 2026Iraq seeks quota review as OPEC restores output allocations - Reuters
Iraq seeks quota review as OPEC restores output allocations Reuters
June 26, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Iraq warns it might leave OPEC if oil quota not raised, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Iraq warns it might leave OPEC if oil quota not raised, sources say Reuters
June 25, 2026Oil extends decline on rising Middle East supply - Reuters
Oil extends decline on rising Middle East supply Reuters
June 25, 2026France v Iraq World Cup game second half in Philadelphia delayed due to thunderstorms, FIFA says - Reuters
France v Iraq World Cup game second half in Philadelphia delayed due to thunderstorms, FIFA says Reuters
June 22, 2026'Simply stunning' - Mbappe opens the scoring against Iraq
Kylian Mbappe puts France 1-0 up against Iraq with a powerful strike from outside the box.
June 22, 2026Stadium gates for France v Iraq game in Philadelphia now open - Reuters
Stadium gates for France v Iraq game in Philadelphia now open Reuters
June 22, 2026Gates open after bad weather affects France-Iraq tie
Fans have been told not to travel to the Philadelphia Stadium for Monday's World Cup game between France and Iraq because of "inclement weather in the region".
June 22, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources say Reuters
June 19, 2026PetroChina, Indian Oil fail to secure tankers to load Iraqi crude, sources say - Reuters
PetroChina, Indian Oil fail to secure tankers to load Iraqi crude, sources say Reuters
June 18, 2026Norway's Haaland sparkles on World Cup debut with two goals for 4-1 victory over Iraq - Reuters
Norway's Haaland sparkles on World Cup debut with two goals for 4-1 victory over Iraq Reuters
June 17, 2026From tragedy to World Cup history - Iraq scorer Hussein's story
Iraq striker Aymen Hussein's journey to the World Cup is one that could easily have taken a different turn.
June 17, 2026Highlights: Haaland scores twice in Norway win over Iraq
Erling Haland scores two goals as Norway begin their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-1 win against Iraq.
June 17, 2026'Dear, oh dear!' - Huge goalkeeping shocker gives Haaland a second goal
Erling Haaland will not have a easier goal at this World Cup as the Iraq goalkeeper Jalal Hassan is caught out by the Norway striker.
June 16, 2026Haaland spearheads Norway's powerful attack against Iraq - Reuters
Haaland spearheads Norway's powerful attack against Iraq Reuters
June 16, 2026US-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops - Reuters
US-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops Reuters
June 16, 2026Unclear if US-Iran agreement will provide respite to Lebanon
Pakistan says the deal includes Lebanon, but recent ceasefires there have failed to take hold.
June 15, 2026'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions
Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.
June 7, 2026Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport, source says - Reuters
Iraq World Cup striker Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago airport, source says Reuters
June 6, 2026UAE says drone that hit near its nuclear plant was launched from Iraq - Reuters
UAE says drone that hit near its nuclear plant was launched from Iraq Reuters
May 19, 2026Saudi says it intercepted three drones that entered from Iraqi airspace - Reuters
Saudi says it intercepted three drones that entered from Iraqi airspace Reuters
May 17, 2026Exclusive: Iraq seeking financial assistance from IMF, World Bank as result of Iran war - Reuters
Exclusive: Iraq seeking financial assistance from IMF, World Bank as result of Iran war Reuters
May 14, 2026UK warship HMS Dragon heads to Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission
The Ministry of Defence says the ship will prepare to join an international mission to safeguard shipping, but only when fighting in the region ends.
May 9, 2026Trump congratulates Zaidi on his nomination to be next Iraqi prime minister - Reuters
Trump congratulates Zaidi on his nomination to be next Iraqi prime minister Reuters
April 30, 2026Oil rises on concerns over escalating military tensions in the Middle East - Reuters
Oil rises on concerns over escalating military tensions in the Middle East Reuters
April 24, 2026Countries to discuss Hormuz mission for when conflict ends - Reuters
Countries to discuss Hormuz mission for when conflict ends Reuters
April 17, 2026Iraqi parliament elects Nizar Amedi as country's new president - Reuters
Iraqi parliament elects Nizar Amedi as country's new president Reuters
April 11, 2026Iran war leaves crisis-scarred countries counting the cost - Reuters
Iran war leaves crisis-scarred countries counting the cost Reuters
April 10, 2026Iraq's Islamic Resistance says it is suspending operations for two weeks - Reuters
Iraq's Islamic Resistance says it is suspending operations for two weeks Reuters
April 8, 2026US journalist Shelly Kittleson to be released after kidnap in Iraq, militia says
Kataib Hezbollah says the release comes on condition that she leave Iraq immediately.
April 7, 2026Petronas-chartered tanker loaded with Iraqi crude passes through Hormuz - Reuters
Petronas-chartered tanker loaded with Iraqi crude passes through Hormuz Reuters
April 5, 2026Tracking the fate of the dollar a year on from 'Liberation Day' - Reuters
Tracking the fate of the dollar a year on from 'Liberation Day' Reuters
April 2, 2026Iranian gas to Iraq resumes after South Pars attack, Iraqi state news agency says - Reuters
Iranian gas to Iraq resumes after South Pars attack, Iraqi state news agency says Reuters
March 21, 2026Exclusive: Iraq declares force majeure on foreign-operated oilfields over Hormuz disruption, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Iraq declares force majeure on foreign-operated oilfields over Hormuz disruption, sources say Reuters
March 20, 2026NATO says it is 'adjusting' mission in Iraq after report of withdrawal of personnel - Reuters
NATO says it is 'adjusting' mission in Iraq after report of withdrawal of personnel Reuters
March 20, 2026Spain to move Iraq troops over risks from Iran war, defence minister says - Reuters
Spain to move Iraq troops over risks from Iran war, defence minister says Reuters
March 18, 2026Oil prices ease as Iraqi and Kurdish authorities agree to export deal - Reuters
Oil prices ease as Iraqi and Kurdish authorities agree to export deal Reuters
March 18, 2026Iran security chief, US Iraq embassy, Gulf attacks and Cuba - Reuters
Iran security chief, US Iraq embassy, Gulf attacks and Cuba Reuters
March 17, 2026Who wants what from the Iran war?
Most people, although not everybody, want this war to end as quickly as possible. But on what terms?
March 16, 2026Germany sceptical about expanding EUOperation Aspides in Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Germany sceptical about expanding EUOperation Aspides in Strait of Hormuz Reuters
March 15, 2026WHO releases $2 million in emergency funds to Lebanon, Iraq and Syria - Reuters
WHO releases $2 million in emergency funds to Lebanon, Iraq and Syria Reuters
March 15, 2026US identifies six service members killed in plane crash over Iraq - Reuters
US identifies six service members killed in plane crash over Iraq Reuters
March 15, 2026Iraq taking private plane to Mexico for World Cup play-off
Iraq will travel to Mexico by private plane for their World Cup play-off despite calls from coach Graham Arnold to postpone the match amid the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran, the country's FA president Adnan Dirjal says.
March 14, 2026Missile strikes helipad in US embassy compound in Iraq, AP reports - Reuters
Missile strikes helipad in US embassy compound in Iraq, AP reports Reuters
March 14, 2026US-owned tanker attacked near Iraq was hit by unmanned boats, early findings show - Reuters
US-owned tanker attacked near Iraq was hit by unmanned boats, early findings show Reuters
March 13, 2026All six US service members killed in plane crash over Iraq - Reuters
All six US service members killed in plane crash over Iraq Reuters
March 13, 2026Four US service members killed in plane crash over Iraq - Reuters
Four US service members killed in plane crash over Iraq Reuters
March 13, 2026Iran-backed Iraqi group claims responsibility for downing US military aircraft - Reuters
Iran-backed Iraqi group claims responsibility for downing US military aircraft Reuters
March 13, 2026US carrying out rescue effort after military aircraft crash in Iraq - Reuters
US carrying out rescue effort after military aircraft crash in Iraq Reuters
March 12, 2026Iran's Shi'ite allies step up strikes despite weakened hand - Reuters
Iran's Shi'ite allies step up strikes despite weakened hand Reuters
March 12, 2026World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on Middle East war, IEA says - Reuters
World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on Middle East war, IEA says Reuters
March 12, 2026Oil tankers burn near Iraq as Iranian strikes defy Trump's claim to have won the war - Reuters
Oil tankers burn near Iraq as Iranian strikes defy Trump's claim to have won the war Reuters
March 12, 2026Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war
BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.
March 12, 2026Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large
The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.
March 11, 2026GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.
March 10, 2026Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says - Reuters
Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says Reuters
March 7, 2026Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says
Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran's response depends on the actions of the US and Israel.
March 7, 2026Kuwait declares force majeure, cuts crude oil output due to Middle East conflict - Reuters
Kuwait declares force majeure, cuts crude oil output due to Middle East conflict Reuters
March 7, 2026Iran to suspend strikes on neighbours unless attacks come from them - Reuters
Iran to suspend strikes on neighbours unless attacks come from them Reuters
March 7, 2026White House seeks bolder action on energy prices amid Iran conflict - Reuters
White House seeks bolder action on energy prices amid Iran conflict Reuters
March 7, 2026US pump prices surge as Iran war upends global energy supply - Reuters
US pump prices surge as Iran war upends global energy supply Reuters
March 7, 2026Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace
A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.
March 6, 2026'We have been preparing': Why the boots on the ground in Iran could be Kurdish
Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq tell the BBC they have plans to cross the border but deny already doing so.
March 5, 2026Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence
Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.
March 5, 2026See tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz come to a standstill - Reuters
See tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz come to a standstill Reuters
March 5, 2026As Iran conflict rages, Pope Leo asks God to help leaders renounce war - Reuters
As Iran conflict rages, Pope Leo asks God to help leaders renounce war Reuters
March 5, 2026Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq
Tehran's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join the fight against Iran.
March 5, 2026Turkey says NATO defences destroyed incoming Iran missile - Reuters
Turkey says NATO defences destroyed incoming Iran missile Reuters
March 4, 2026US citizens in the Middle East face 'mayhem' trying to get home
Grounded flights, nights in airports, and no clear guidance. American travellers say they desperately want to get home, but can't.
March 4, 2026Iran: Strait of Hormuz, US allies and prediction markets - Reuters
Iran: Strait of Hormuz, US allies and prediction markets Reuters
March 3, 2026US considering oil tanker insurance support to ease Middle East crude shipments, sources say - Reuters
US considering oil tanker insurance support to ease Middle East crude shipments, sources say Reuters
March 3, 2026US-Israeli war on Iran causes major oil, gas disruptions - Reuters
US-Israeli war on Iran causes major oil, gas disruptions Reuters
March 3, 2026Britain sends helicopters with counter-drone tech to Cyprus, deploys naval vessel - Reuters
Britain sends helicopters with counter-drone tech to Cyprus, deploys naval vessel Reuters
March 3, 2026Iraq reduces oil output, more cuts to come if Hormuz disruptions persist, Iraqi oil officials say - Reuters
Iraq reduces oil output, more cuts to come if Hormuz disruptions persist, Iraqi oil officials say Reuters
March 3, 2026US says it is facilitating Mideast charter flights for Americans amid criticism over Iran - Reuters
US says it is facilitating Mideast charter flights for Americans amid criticism over Iran Reuters
March 3, 2026US nationals urged to leave Middle East as conflict spreads
The US State Department says Americans should "depart now via commercial means" as strikes continue.
March 3, 2026Trump says US war supplies mean it can fight 'forever' - Reuters
Trump says US war supplies mean it can fight 'forever' Reuters
March 3, 2026Oil and gas prices rise on new Iran threat to Gulf shipping
Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
March 3, 2026India File: Iran conflict threatens sweet-spot economy - Reuters
India File: Iran conflict threatens sweet-spot economy Reuters
March 3, 2026Qatar LNG, Saudi refinery, Israeli oil, gas fields down due to Mideast strikes - Reuters
Qatar LNG, Saudi refinery, Israeli oil, gas fields down due to Mideast strikes Reuters
March 2, 2026Oil prices rise after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
March 2, 2026Euro sags, dollar gains as Iran war lifts energy prices - Reuters
Euro sags, dollar gains as Iran war lifts energy prices Reuters
March 1, 2026Nine people killed as protests erupt in Pakistan and Iraq over Khamenei's death - Reuters
Nine people killed as protests erupt in Pakistan and Iraq over Khamenei's death Reuters
March 1, 2026Ayatollah Khamenei's iron grip on power in Iran comes to an end
Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country.
March 1, 2026Iran war throws oil market into biggest crisis in decades - Reuters
Iran war throws oil market into biggest crisis in decades Reuters
February 28, 2026Iran's revolutionary guards tell ships passage through Strait of Hormuz 'not allowed', EU naval mission official says - Reuters
Iran's revolutionary guards tell ships passage through Strait of Hormuz 'not allowed', EU naval mission official says Reuters
February 28, 2026What we know about the joint US-Israel attack on Iran
Iran has retaliated with a missile barrage towards Israel, while explosions have been heard in Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
February 28, 2026Iran says it has hit US base in Bahrain, as it launches strikes across region
Huge plumes of black smoke were seen rising from an area near the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain.
February 28, 2026Bowen: A dangerous moment, but US and Israel see opportunity not to be missed
Israel and the US believe Iran's regime is vulnerable, dealing with an economic crisis and the aftermath of protests.
February 28, 2026US and Israel launch "pre-emptive" attack against Iran - Reuters
US and Israel launch "pre-emptive" attack against Iran Reuters
February 28, 2026Trump keeps world waiting on his plans for Iran after State of the Union
The next round of talks between the US and Iran in Geneva on Thursday could be decisive in the president's decision-making.
February 25, 2026Iraq says Ankara agrees to take back Turkish citizens among IS detainees moved from Syria - Reuters
Iraq says Ankara agrees to take back Turkish citizens among IS detainees moved from Syria Reuters
February 23, 2026US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations
Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.
February 22, 2026US envoy's remarks on Israel and Middle East land draw condemnation in region - Reuters
US envoy's remarks on Israel and Middle East land draw condemnation in region Reuters
February 22, 2026Islamic State claims two attacks on Syrian army, announces ‘new phase’ of operations - Reuters
Islamic State claims two attacks on Syrian army, announces ‘new phase’ of operations Reuters
February 21, 2026Norway moves some of its 60 soldiers in Middle East due to security situation - Reuters
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February 20, 2026US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran
A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East, as Washington puts pressure on Iran.
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