Iraq & Qatar
96 shared events · Importance 11 · Last updated May 13, 2026
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Iraq: Iraq secured safe passage for its crude oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz via a deal with Iran, safeguarding its oil revenues which constitute 95% of its budget.
Qatar: Qatar is supplying LNG to Pakistan, with shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz under an agreement between Pakistan and Iran. Qatar informed the United States about these shipments.
May 12, 2026 · 21 articles
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.
Qatar: Qatar, as a Gulf Arab country, experienced significant crude production losses and a sharp decline in jet fuel exports, with its Ras Laffan LNG complex suffering damage.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq closed its airspace due to the conflict, and Virgin Atlantic announced it would avoid flying over Iraq.
Qatar: Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base, hosting thousands of US service members, experienced explosions, and Qatari airspace was closed, leading to flight cancellations by Qatar Airways Group.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Iraq: Iraq is one of the countries connected by the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system, benefiting from enhanced data flow.
Qatar: Qatar 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
International
Iraq: Iraq is mentioned as a country whose oil and liquefied natural gas supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially affected by Iran's expanded control.
Qatar: Qatar is mentioned as a country whose oil and liquefied natural gas supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially affected by Iran's expanded control.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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.
Qatar: Qatar is a Gulf producer whose oil and gas supply is connected to global markets via the Strait of Hormuz, making it indirectly affected by the restrictions.
Apr 08, 2026 · 19 articles
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.
Qatar: Qatar is one of the Gulf countries that Narendra Modi has engaged with diplomatically regarding the West Asia conflict.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq, the third-largest producer in OPEC, has stated it has no plans to leave OPEC as it desires stable oil prices.
Qatar: Qatar's withdrawal from OPEC in 2019 is mentioned as a precedent for the loosening ties within the cartel, preceding the United Arab Emirates' departure.
Apr 28, 2026 · 222 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is subject to U.S. sanctions due to alleged ties with Iran, with officials and firms accused of helping Iran evade sanctions and finance militants.
Qatar: Qatar's shores could potentially be affected by the oil spill from Iran — Kharg Island.
May 04, 2026 · 139 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq participated in the OPEC online meeting and is affected by the Strait of Hormuz blockade. There is a risk it might leave OPEC due to accusations of surpassing quotas.
Qatar: Qatar's previous withdrawal from OPEC in 2019 was mentioned as less significant compared to the United Arab Emirates' exit.
May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
International
Iraq: Basra, Iraq, is the destination for a Malta-flagged vessel, as its ports are not under the U.S. blockade.
Qatar: Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss de-escalation and diplomatic solutions, commending Pakistan's peace efforts.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq was among the regional counterparts with whom Abbas Araghchi held calls to brief on Iran's latest initiatives to end the war.
Qatar: Qatar was among the regional counterparts with whom Abbas Araghchi held calls to brief on Iran's latest initiatives to end the war.
Apr 27, 2026 · 50 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is almost wholly reliant on the Strait of Hormuz for oil shipments, highlighting its vulnerability to the strait's closure.
Qatar: Qatar 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
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