Yemen & Iraq
29 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated May 09, 2026
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International
Yemen: Yemen is among the nations whose citizens are temporarily barred from obtaining certain visas for Saudi Arabia, impacting travel plans for Umrah, business, and family visits.
Iraq: Iraq is on the list of 14 countries whose citizens are affected by Saudi Arabia's temporary visa suspension, a measure taken to manage the Hajj pilgrimage.
Apr 06, 2025 · 8 articles
International
Yemen: The conflict in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates backed opposing factions, contributed to the deepening rift between the two Gulf nations, influencing the United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC.
Iraq: Iraq, the third-largest producer in OPEC, has stated it has no plans to leave OPEC as it desires stable oil prices.
Apr 28, 2026 · 222 articles
International
Yemen: Yemen is mentioned as the location of Houthi rebels, allies of Iran, who possess combat-grade UAVs, further contributing to regional tensions.
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
Yemen: Yemen experienced humanitarian disasters during Barack Obama's administration.
Iraq: Iraq was subjected to bombing during Operation Desert Fox under Bill Clinton's presidency.
May 05, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Yemen: Houthi rebels in Yemen are mentioned as Iranian-backed proxies, contributing to regional instability, though their direct involvement in the current peace talks is not detailed.
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
Domestic
Yemen: Yemen is one of the twelve countries whose citizens are prevented from entering the United States due to the travel ban.
Jun 05, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Yemen: Yemen remains on the United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's (FCDO) 'do not travel' list, with British nationals advised to leave immediately due to extreme danger.
Mar 02, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Yemen: Yemen is one of the Middle Eastern countries from which the United States urged its citizens to depart.
Mar 03, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Yemen: Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed missile attacks on Israel, which were intercepted, and have vowed an escalation in attacks, contributing to regional instability.
Mar 17, 2026 · 108 articles
International
Yemen: Yemen is the base for the Houthi rebels, who are supported by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
International
Yemen: Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have previously targeted Saudi desalination facilities, indicating a precedent for such attacks in the region.
Mar 30, 2026 · 41 articles
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