Iraq & Syria
45 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated May 09, 2026
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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.
Syria: Syria has been a target of rocket and drone attacks blamed on Iran-aligned militias operating from Iraqi territory.
Apr 21, 2026 · 22 articles
Domestic
Iraq: Iraq was a location where military videos showed small ambiguous dots moving above the landscape.
Syria: Syria was a location where military sensors captured video files of unidentified objects, and a report described a 'bouncy ball' shaped object traveling at high speed.
May 08, 2026 · 33 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is mentioned as a country where Islamic State still maintains a presence of fighters.
Syria: Syria's security forces were targeted in an attack near Palmyra, resulting in wounded members. The country is also improving relations with Western countries and joined the international coalition against Islamic State.
Dec 13, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Iraq: Islamic State still has fighters in Iraq, and the al-Tanf garrison near the border with Iraq was used to transport casualties.
Syria: The ambush took place in central Syria, resulting in casualties for both United States and Syrian security forces. Syria has recently improved relations with Western countries and joined the international coalition against Islamic State.
Dec 13, 2025 · 13 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.
Syria: Syria is mentioned as a buyer of Iran's oil exports, indicating it will be affected by the United States blockade.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is mentioned as a location for potential Kurdish mobilizations and a proposed ground invasion of Iran, contributing to regional instability.
Syria: The conflict between Turkey and the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) has spilled into Syria, highlighting the regional impact of the stalled peace process.
May 13, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is mentioned as a country where faith is manipulated to justify power or grievance, deepening cycles of retribution.
Syria: Syria is presented as an example of political fragility and weakening institutions leading to societal breakdown and violent dissent.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Syria: Syria was one of the countries affected by Donald Trump's initial travel ban in 2017.
Jun 05, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Syria: Syria closed part of its airspace and its Foreign Ministry condemned Iranian attacks on Gulf monarchies, reflecting efforts to rebuild regional ties.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
International
Syria: Syria closed part of its airspace, contributing to the regional flight disruptions.
Feb 28, 2026 · 32 articles
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