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Iraq
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Iraq Resumes 40 Daily Iran Flights to Najaf Under U.S. Exemption
Baghdad secured a U.S. waiver for Iranian airlines, excluding Mahan Air, to operate 40 daily flights to Najaf, easing travel for pilgrims and medical patients.
U.S.-Led Coalition Ends Iraq Mission After Decade
Coalition forces complete their withdrawal from Iraq on Wednesday, ending a 10-year military presence aimed at defeating the Islamic State group.
Iraqi Airways Resumes Iran Flights as Tehran Challenges US Sanctions
Iraq's flag carrier restored service between Najaf and Iranian airports after a temporary halt driven by US secondary sanctions threats, while Iran filed complaints with international bodies.
Hormuz Supertanker Cost: $10 per Barrel, Well Below Iraq's Discount
TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne puts the all-in freight and insurance cost at $10 per barrel—far below the $25-$30 discount Iraqi crude commands, keeping the arbitrage profitable despite war risk.
KRG Prime Minister Declares Neutrality as Iran War Strikes Region Over 1,000 Times
Masrour Barzani said the Kurdistan Regional Government will not join the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran despite more than 1,000 missile and drone attacks on the region.

Fort Bragg Soldier Killed in Iraq Returns Home to Fayetteville
Staff Sgt. Michael Swinton, 30, died July 19 disposing of a drone assessed as Iranian; President Trump met his family at Dover Air Force Base before the transfer to Fayetteville.

Israel's Secret Iraq Base Escalates Iran Shadow War, Tests U.S. Influence
The clandestine outpost in the Iraqi desert provided critical support for Israeli air campaigns, deepening regional instability and complicating U.S. security interests