Iraq & United Arab Emirates
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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.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates withdrew from OPEC and OPEC, causing internal fractures within the cartel. Its production will no longer count towards OPEC quotas, and it plans to significantly increase its own output.
May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
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.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates has lodged formal protests with Iraq over attacks launched by militias operating from Iraqi territory.
Apr 21, 2026 · 22 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.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates, as a Gulf Arab country, experienced significant crude production losses and a sharp decline in jet fuel exports.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq's oil exports have been throttled by the Strait of Hormuz closure, leading to significant cuts in its crude oil output.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates left OPEC+ on May 1, which analysts view as a blow to OPEC's power, though OPEC+ is pressing on with its output plans.
May 02, 2026 · 31 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.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC and OPEC+ is a strategic move to gain autonomy over its oil production and foreign policy, potentially increasing its global market share and strengthening ties with the United States and Israel, but also deepening its rift with Saudi Arabia.
Apr 28, 2026 · 222 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.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates is a key landing point for the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system, reinforcing its position as a global hub for data, cloud, and AI.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iraq: Projectiles fired at Saudi Arabia were assessed to have originated from Iraq, leading Saudi Arabia to summon Iraq's ambassador to protest the attacks.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates also carried out covert military strikes on Iran, adopting a more hawkish stance compared to Saudi Arabia.
May 12, 2026 · 34 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is a key battleground for Iran-backed militias launching attacks on Gulf states, and its territory has been subjected to retaliatory strikes from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Its government is accused of failing to control these groups.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates also carried out strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks on the kingdom, indicating its involvement in the broader regional conflict.
May 13, 2026 · 12 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.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates reported missile and drone attacks from Iran, indicating the broader regional impact of the conflict and the fragility of the ceasefire.
May 04, 2026 · 139 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq closed its airspace due to the conflict, and Virgin Atlantic announced it would avoid flying over Iraq.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates experienced a missile attack that killed one person, closed its airspace, and has been struck in retaliatory attacks.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is a target of Saudi Arabia and Kuwaiti retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed militias. It has also made deals with Iran to ship oil and liquefied natural gas.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates has been attacked by Iran and has reportedly strengthened ties with Israel, though it denied a secret visit by Benjamin Netanyahu.
May 13, 2026 · 13 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.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates' Gulf of Oman coastline is part of a previously announced zone of control by Iran, indicating potential impact on its maritime interests.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is almost wholly reliant on the Strait of Hormuz for oil shipments, highlighting its vulnerability to the strait's closure.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates is accelerating the construction of a new oil pipeline to double its export capacity through Fujairah, significantly reducing its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz for oil exports amidst regional tensions.
May 15, 2026 · 20 articles
Domestic
Iraq: Iraq was a location where military videos showed small ambiguous dots moving above the landscape.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates was a location where military videos showed small ambiguous dots moving above the landscape.
May 08, 2026 · 33 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is a country to which the United Arab Emirates has banned its citizens from traveling, citing regional developments.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates banned its citizens from traveling to Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq, urging those there to return home, citing regional developments and the ongoing conflict.
Apr 30, 2026 · 20 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.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported missile and drone attacks, indicating regional instability.
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.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates activated its air defense systems to intercept incoming Iranian missiles and drones, highlighting its vulnerability to the escalating regional tensions and missile attacks.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq's prime minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi was in a call with Masoud Pezeshkian where Iran's stance on negotiations was reiterated.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates reported intercepting missiles and drones from Iran, calling the attacks a dangerous escalation and urging efforts toward a political solution.
May 06, 2026 · 31 articles
International
Iraq: The Iraqi Prime Minister-Designate Ali al-Zaidi had a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, indicating diplomatic engagement in the region.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates reported engaging with missiles and drone threats, accusing Iran of attacks, and is seen by Iran as a base for U.S. and Israeli forces.
May 05, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is included in the travel ban issued by the United Arab Emirates due to regional instability.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates, as a Gulf Arab nation, is affected by Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz and has decried it as piracy.
Apr 30, 2026 · 55 articles
International
Iraq: The United States imposed sanctions on Iraq's deputy oil minister and three militia leaders over their alleged support for Iran, indicating continued US pressure in the region.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates has been a target of Iranian strikes during the conflict, particularly its oil port, highlighting the regional impact of the war and the need for stabilization.
May 06, 2026 · 98 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is mentioned as one of Iran's top trading partners.
United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates is mentioned as one of Iran's top trading partners.
Jan 13, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Iraq: Pope Francis visited Iraq as part of his efforts to chart new relations with the Muslim world.
United Arab Emirates: Pope Francis became the first pope to visit an Arab Gulf state by going to the United Arab Emirates.
Apr 21, 2025 · 10 articles
International
Iraq: Basra, Iraq, is the destination for a Malta-flagged vessel, as its ports are not under the U.S. blockade.
United Arab Emirates: Pakistan used part of its new loans to repay a USD 3.5 billion loan taken from the United Arab Emirates.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is among Iran's top trading partners and will face the 25% tariff on trade with the United States if it continues business with Iran.
Jan 12, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is mentioned as a major trade partner of Iran and will likely be affected by the new US tariffs.
Jan 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United Arab Emirates: Donald Trump's Middle East tour includes a visit to the United Arab Emirates.
May 13, 2025 · 7 articles
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