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Iraq & Bahrain

83 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated May 09, 2026

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Shared Events
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63
International
Iraq: Iraq is directly affected by the US decision to halt dollar shipments and suspend security cooperation, facing economic and security challenges due to the pressure to dismantle Iran-backed militias.
Bahrain: Bahrain has summoned Iraq's charge d'affaires over attacks it said were launched from Iraqi territory.
Apr 21, 2026 · 22 articles
60
International
Iraq: Iraq's heavier crude fields could take four to five months to return to normal operating levels, contributing to the slow recovery of oil output.
Bahrain: Bahrain, as a Gulf Arab country, experienced significant crude production losses and a sharp decline in jet fuel exports.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
45
International
Iraq: Iraq closed its airspace due to the conflict, and Virgin Atlantic announced it would avoid flying over Iraq.
Bahrain: Bahrain reported a missile attack targeting the US Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters and has experienced blasts as the conflict expanded.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
40
Business
Iraq: Iraq is one of the countries connected by the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system, benefiting from enhanced data flow.
Bahrain: Bahrain is one of the countries connected by the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system, benefiting from enhanced data flow.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Iraq: Iraq is a Gulf producer whose oil supply is connected to global markets via the Strait of Hormuz, making it indirectly affected by the restrictions.
Bahrain: Bahrain reported missile and drone attacks, indicating regional instability.
Apr 08, 2026 · 19 articles
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International
Iraq: Iraq is the location where an American journalist was kidnapped, with the incident being blamed on an Iranian-backed militia, indicating the spillover effects of the conflict into neighboring countries.
Bahrain: Bahrain experienced air-raid sirens, indicating its proximity to the conflict and the potential for spillover.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
12
International
Iraq: Iraq, the third-largest producer in OPEC, has stated it has no plans to leave OPEC as it desires stable oil prices.
Bahrain: Bahrain is a non-OPEC country in the OPEC alliance.
Apr 28, 2026 · 222 articles
10
International
Iraq: Iraq is almost wholly reliant on the Strait of Hormuz for oil shipments, highlighting its vulnerability to the strait's closure.
Bahrain: Bahrain is almost wholly reliant on the Strait of Hormuz for oil shipments, highlighting its vulnerability to the strait's closure.
May 15, 2026 · 20 articles
0
International
Bahrain: Bahrain temporarily suspended flights in its airspace after the missile attacks, similar to Qatar.
Jun 23, 2025 · 8 articles
0
International
Mar 01, 2026 · 42 articles
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International
Mar 03, 2026 · 14 articles
0
International
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
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Feb 28, 2026 · 32 articles
0
International
Mar 02, 2026 · 7 articles
0
International
Mar 02, 2026 · 8 articles
0
International
Mar 02, 2026 · 6 articles
0
International
Mar 03, 2026 · 6 articles
0
International
Mar 03, 2026 · 9 articles
0
International
Mar 01, 2026 · 50 articles
0
International
Mar 02, 2026 · 17 articles
0
International
Mar 01, 2026 · 6 articles
0
International
Feb 28, 2026 · 34 articles
0
International
Mar 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
0
International
Feb 28, 2026 · 35 articles
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Feb 28, 2026 · 13 articles
0
International
Feb 23, 2026 · 7 articles
0
International
Jan 24, 2026 · 16 articles
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International
Jan 16, 2026 · 162 articles
0
International
Bahrain: Bahrain, a Gulf country, issued alerts and activated air defenses following missile launches from Iran, indicating continued regional tensions despite the ceasefire.
Apr 07, 2026 · 117 articles
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