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Monday, August 3, 2026

Al-Estiklal Newspaper

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Unprecedented Escalation: What’s Behind the US-Saudi Strikes Inside Iraq?

Unprecedented Escalation: What’s Behind the US-Saudi Strikes Inside Iraq?

5 hours ago

Riyadh announced it had launched strikes on targets within Iraqi territory in retaliation for drone attacks on its oil facilities, claiming the drones were launched from Iraq and carried out by Iranian-backed militias.

Al-Zaidi's Government Faces a Test of Strength: Who Will Have the Final Say in Baghdad?

Al-Zaidi's Government Faces a Test of Strength: Who Will Have the Final Say in Baghdad?

a day ago

The Jurf al-Naddaf incident exposed the Iraqi government’s struggle to bring Iran-backed militias under state control despite reported Iranian support for disarmament, raising concerns over state authority and possible foreign intervention.