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Researchers Unveil Ancient Conqueror’s Forgotten City In War-Torn Desert
Archaeologists in Southern Iraq have identified the site of ancient Alexandria, a large port city founded by Alexander the Great, located near the Tigris River. The site is located at Jebel Khayyaber near the border of…
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Pentagon Confirms Six Servicemembers Dead In Iraq Tanker Crash
The Department of War confirmed Friday all six crewmembers were killed when an Air Force refueling tanker crashed in Iraq. United States Central Command (CENTCOM) acknowledged that the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker…
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Dollar Signs Flash In Eyes Of Ex-Jihadist Leader’s Regime As Iran War Forces Oil To Be Shipped By Land

Former members of an al-Qaeda-linked movement may be the unexpected winners of the Iran war as the naval conflict forces oil to be shipped by land rather than sea. Iraq and Gulf states, including the United Arab…

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Chevron Eyes Iraq Oil Expansion As It Seeks Iran War Exit Strategy

An oil and gas giant is planning expansion into the Middle East to avoid the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war.

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Gulf nations plan new pipelines to bypass Hormuz

Gulf nations, including the UAE, are investing heavily to bypass the Strait of Hormuz by expanding port capacity outside the strait and by building multiple pipeline routes to the Red Sea, Suez Canal, and Gulf of Oman. Projects range from DP World’s Al Rugaylat and Dibba terminals in the UAE to seven or more major pipelines under construction or planned, with timelines spanning a few years and the aim of reducing exposure to Hormuz disruptions and boosting resilience for oil exports.

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Two killed as US strike hits Shalamcheh

Reports confirm two people were killed in a US strike at the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iran and Iraq as the United States broadens its strikes amid ongoing US-Iran confrontations. The attack, reiterated by Iranian officials and linked to broader regional hostilities, follows multiple rounds of US actions and signals a potential escalation with implications for regional trade and security.

Iraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, is a country in the Middle East. It is a federal parliamentary republic that consists of 19 governorates. The country is bordered by Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, the Persian Gulf and Kuwait to the southeast, Saudi Arabia to the south, Jordan to the southwest and Syria to the west. The capital and largest city is Baghdad. The Iraqi people are diverse, with similarly diverse geography and wildlife. Most Iraqis are Muslims – minority faiths include Christianity, Yazidism, Mandaeism, Yarsanism and Zoroastrianism. The official languages of Iraq are Arabic and Kurdish; others also recognised in specific regions are Turkish (Turkmen), Suret (Assyrian), and Armenian. Iraq is the 33rd most-populous country in the world.

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