Lebanon & Iraq
85 shared events · Importance 15 · Last updated May 14, 2026
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Lebanon: Lebanon experienced Israeli missile and drone attacks on Hezbollah-controlled suburbs of Beirut, leading to evacuations and casualties.
Iraq: Iraq closed its airspace due to the conflict, and Virgin Atlantic announced it would avoid flying over Iraq.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Lebanon: Lebanon is a battleground where Israel is fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah, and Iran has demanded security guarantees for Lebanon as part of a peace proposal.
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.
May 13, 2026 · 13 articles
International
Lebanon: Lebanon is set to hold direct diplomatic talks with Israel for the first time in decades, aiming for an end to the war with Hezbollah, which has caused significant casualties.
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.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
Lebanon: Lebanon is drawn into a deadly side conflict with Israel, experiencing significant casualties from Israeli strikes. Hezbollah, a non-government military actor, is a patron of Iran and operates from Lebanon.
Iraq: Iraq is mentioned as a location where Iranian-backed armed groups equipped with drones are based, contributing to regional instability.
May 17, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Lebanon: Lebanon was the site of an Israeli airstrike that killed a Hezbollah commander, despite a ceasefire.
Iraq: The United States imposed sanctions on Iraq's deputy oil minister and three militia leaders over their alleged support for Iran.
Apr 22, 2026 · 36 articles
International
Lebanon: Lebanon is being attacked by Israel, which impacts the regional ceasefire and broader geopolitical stability.
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.
Apr 08, 2026 · 19 articles
International
Lebanon: Lebanon is scheduled to resume direct talks with Israel in Washington, amidst a challenged ceasefire with Hezbollah.
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.
May 04, 2026 · 139 articles
International
Lebanon: Lebanon has been affected by the hostilities, with US and Israeli forces striking multiple locations within its territory.
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.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
International
Lebanon: Lebanon is experiencing a shaky ceasefire, and halting Israeli attacks on its territory is a key issue in the Iran-US ceasefire understanding.
Iraq: Iraq is a country to which the United Arab Emirates has banned its citizens from traveling, citing regional developments.
Apr 30, 2026 · 20 articles
International
Lebanon: Lebanon is affected by a parallel conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which Iran insists is part of the ceasefire agreement, while the United States and Israel maintain it is not. Direct talks between Israel and Lebanon are also underway.
Iraq: Basra, Iraq, is the destination for a Malta-flagged vessel, as its ports are not under the U.S. blockade.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
Lebanon: Lebanon is experiencing new fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, resulting in casualties and contributing to the broader regional conflict.
Iraq: Iraq 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
Lebanon: Lebanon is experiencing ongoing conflict in its southern region due to attacks by Hezbollah and Israeli military strikes, leading to casualties.
Iraq: Iraq is included in the travel ban issued by the United Arab Emirates due to regional instability.
Apr 30, 2026 · 55 articles
International
Lebanon: The survival of Lebanon is framed as being dependent on US elections.
Iraq: Iraq was subjected to bombing during Operation Desert Fox under Bill Clinton's presidency.
May 05, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Lebanon: Thousands of people have been killed in Lebanon due to the conflict, highlighting the humanitarian cost of the ongoing tensions.
Iraq: Iraq's prime minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi was in a call with Masoud Pezeshkian where Iran's stance on negotiations was reiterated.
May 06, 2026 · 31 articles
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