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Saudi Arabia shuts key oil route after drone attack

Riyadh decries ‘dangerous escalation’ after drones force pipeline shutdown

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This handout satellite image taken by Planet Labs PBC on September 11, 2026 shows a general view of an infrastructure site after it was damaged by fire southeast of Medina along the general route of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline (Petroline).

From Iraq to Yemen: Iran rebuilding its proxy network

Iran leans on Houthis, Iraqi militias as Hezbollah and Hamas emerge weakened

Members of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces drive along the Syrian border in northwestern Iraq in January.

Local police chief killed, 4 wounded in Iraq shooting

Gunmen opened fire on municipal teams during operation to remove illegal structures

Baghdad Municipal Police chief was killed and three employees and a member of the federal forces were also wounded in a shooting.

30 people injured in massive fuel depot fire in Iraq

Firefighters battle blaze for more than four hours as fuel tanks explode in Sulaimaniyah

The fire broke out after midnight and triggered powerful explosions as tanks containing highly flammable materials, including petrol, diesel and bitumen, caught fire.

Iraq recovers millions, gold in major corruption case

Latest seizure adds to major asset recoveries linked to detained deputy oil minister

The latest seizure comprised $20.34 million, 200 million Iraqi dinars and 60kg of gold, as well as seven vehicles, according to the judiciary. It is the latest in a series of large asset recoveries since the investigation intensified.

Hidden river under Iraq desert is home to eyeless fish

Rare blind fish found in a dark underground river stretching beneath Iraq's Anbar desert

What lies beneath Iraq’s desert? A river filled with rare blind fish

Saudi Arabia reaffirms support for Iraq's stability

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq postponed its planned retaliation after vowing to respond

Defense Minister meets Iraqi Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief's Office Director.

Iraqi patient dies after eating kebab following surgery

The 44-year-old suffers sudden deterioration after heavy kabab meal brought by family

He was conscious and in a stable condition after the operation and was transferred to the surgical ward for recovery. The surgeon instructed the patient to consume only liquids and very light meals during the initial post-operative period.

Why this Dubai-based Iraqi dentist provides free care

Helping patients who can't afford treatment is his way of giving back to the UAE

Dr. Osama Al Hashimi, owner of Osama Al Hashimi Dental Clinic

Iraq-Turkey oil deal targets 750,000 barrels a day

Agreement sets minimum exports of 750,000 barrels a day through Ceyhan

Iraq, Turkey agree one-year oil pipeline deal targeting 750,000 barrels a day

UAE denounces drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities

MoFA condemns strikes launched from Iraqi territory and pledges full solidarity

UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the attacks a violation of Saudi sovereignty and security.

Entire family wiped out in three-vehicle collision

Four others were injured as preliminary investigations pointed to human error

The collision occurred on the strategic Khor Al Zubair Road, where three vehicles were involved in a violent crash.

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