worldJul 15, 2026
Why is it so hard for the U.S. to win wars?
The U.S. has fought three major wars in the past quarter-century, in Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan. None has gone as planned.
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Iraq News
technologyJul 15, 2026Will Iran Be a Forever War?
President Trump may have fallen into the same trap that his predecessors did in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The New York Times- politicsJul 15, 2026
The history of the US and Iraq’s complicated relationship
As Iraq’s prime minister visits Washington seeking deeper economic ties.
Al Jazeera - politicsJul 15, 2026
How US-Iran escalation will test Iraq’s balancing act
The Iraqi PM visited the White House to deepen economic ties, as Iraq-based allies of Iran threatened to fight the US.
Al Jazeera - businessJul 15, 2026
Iraq’s prime minister carries the title, but not the power
Al-Zaidi’s Washington visit exposed the pressure reshaping Baghdad’s politics, security and economy.
Al Jazeera 
politicsJul 15, 2026US-Iraq relations: Can Iran-allied militias be disarmed?
When Iraq’s new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has talks in the White House on Tuesday, it is highly likely he’ll discuss more than one uncomfortable topic. On the table is what is potentially the most uncomfortable subject…
Philippine Daily Inquirer- worldJul 15, 2026
Trump teases ‘massive’ oil deals with Iraq during visit from PM
Trump hailed the prospect of American companies doing more business in Iraq.
Straits Times 
worldJul 15, 2026U.S. military will be out of Iraq by end of September, Iraqi PM and Pentagon say
American troops have been diminishing their footprint, withdrawing from areas and consolidating forces.
The Hindu- politicsJul 14, 2026
Trump touts ‘tremendous chemistry’ with new Iraqi Prime Minister
US President Donald Trump has given Iraq's new prime minister an effusive welcome at the White House.
Stuff 
politicsJul 14, 2026‘We Love Iraq,’ Trump Tells New Prime Minister in Oval Office Meeting
The meeting comes as President Trump’s administration has been ratcheting up pressure on Baghdad to diminish Iran’s influence in Iraq.
The New York Times- worldJul 14, 2026
US troop withdrawal from Iraq set for September, 30
The planned US withdrawal is linked to the disarmament of influential, Iran-backed militias in Iraq.
Deutsche Welle - politicsJul 14, 2026
Trump meets with Iraq Prime Minister at White House, vows ‘a lot of deals’
Iraqi prime minister says relations with US shifting from militaristic to economic, vows disarmament of factions.
Al Jazeera 
politicsJul 14, 2026Trump eyes oil deals with Iraq’s new prime minister
President Trump offered a very warm welcome to Iraq’s newly elected Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House on Tuesday, with an eye toward giving American companies premier access to the country’s “tremendous” oil…
The Hill- politicsJul 14, 2026
US-Iraq relations: Can Iran-allied militias be disarmed?
When Donald Trump meets Iraq's new PM today, they are likely to discuss disarming Iran's allies in Iraq. Some have already pledged to give up their guns. But is that likely? And will it influence the US-Iran war?
Deutsche Welle 
businessJul 14, 2026Ukraine targets Russian shipping in ‘unprecedented’ drone assault
Over the past week, Kyiv has struck vessels in the Sea of Azov at a faster pace than during the 1980s Iran-Iraq tanker wars
Financial Times
worldJul 14, 2026Iran executes two men convicted of links to Islamic State, planning attacks
Tehran says two men part of cell operating along Iran-Iraq border, were hanged after final decision from Supreme Court The post Iran executes two men convicted of links to Islamic State, planning attacks appeared first o…
Times of Israel
worldJul 14, 2026THE Palestinian woman was breastfeeding her baby in a tattered shelter abutting the ruins of her devastated home
Right then, a direct sniper shot pierced the infant’s semi-formed skull, leaving a limp body without scratching the mother. The child evidently posed a threat to the ancient oracle’s prophecy for a country called Israel,…
Dawn- businessJul 14, 2026
OPEC crude oil production surges by 3mbpd in June
Crude oil production by members of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) rebounded sharply in June after declining for several months, increasing by about 3.05 million barrels per day (mbpd) compar…
Daily Trust - politicsJul 13, 2026
Lindsey Graham’s legacy: Israel advocate, Trump ally, Iran war supporter
Late US senator backed invasion of Iraq, war on Iran and approach of 'more for Israel' as he became a Trump confidant.
Al Jazeera - technologyJul 13, 2026
Iran Standoff: US To Charge Ships 20% for Safe Strait of Hormuz Passage
President Donald Trump on Monday announced that the United States would begin charging commercial vessels a 20 percent “safe passage” fee for transiting the Strait of Hormuz. He said the levy would cover the cost of Amer…
Daily Trust
