Mỹ dường như đang rút lực lượng, bao gồm tổ hợp phòng không Patriot từng bị Iran tập kích, khỏi sân bay quốc tế Erbil ở miền bắc Iraq. Hoạt động này diễn ra giữa các cuộc tấn công liên tục từ Iran và nhóm dân quân Iraq, đồng thời phù hợp với cam kết rút quân của Mỹ trước ngày 30/9.
India's crude oil imports from Russia reached a record 2.8 million barrels per day in July, constituting over half of its purchases. Concurrently, Indian refiners increased sourcing from West Asian suppliers as oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz normalized.
The article critiques the recurring 'forever war' pattern in US foreign policy, drawing parallels between the failures in Afghanistan and Iraq and the current escalating conflict with Iran under Donald Trump, arguing that persistent misconceptions, political dishonesty, and ego drive costly, unwinnable entanglements.
US embassies in the Middle East warned American citizens Saturday of an "unforeseen escalation" in the regional conflict, urging readiness to depart. The alert follows President Trump's threat against Iran, highlighting the war's impact on lives and global energy markets.
Turkey and Iraq have signed a one-year agreement to maintain crude oil flow through the Kirkuk-Ceyhan Oil Pipeline, days after a previous arrangement lapsed. The deal, struck between state firms, follows high-level visits and aims to stabilize oil exports amidst global market developments.
Despite drug kingpin Kazem Hamad receiving a life sentence in Iraq, his 313 syndicate's violent black market operations persist in Australia, expanding beyond tobacco. Police continue to make arrests in Victoria, but the cartel's lieutenants and new enforcers maintain its activities, posing ongoing challenges for law enforcement.
Iranian Kurdish opposition parties in Iraq and Iran are on high alert as US-Israel strikes on Iran intensify, placing their bases on the front lines. While some discuss arming Kurdish fighters for regime change, leaders express skepticism about US intentions and the risks of large-scale operations, despite facing drone and missile attacks.
The US and Saudi Arabia conducted joint precision strikes in eastern Iraq against Iran-aligned groups, responding to over 30 IRGC-directed drone attacks on US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure within 72 hours.
O Comando Militar do Irã prometeu matar um militar dos EUA para cada iraniano morto, após ataques americanos e iranianos. Donald Trump afirmou ter garantias de China e Rússia de não fornecerem armas a Teerã, enquanto o Irã acusa os EUA de usarem armas inéditas.
Drones carrying explosives targeted a city in northern Iraq where US forces are stationed, while sirens rang out in Bahrain. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for targeting an Amazon data center in Bahrain, hours after the US completed its 13th night of strikes against Iran, escalating regional tensions.
The widow of Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, a U.S. soldier killed in Iraq, shared his longing to return home to his family in North Carolina amidst heavy bombardment. President Trump linked the fallen soldiers to his stance on Iran's nuclear weapons, a notion his widow did not address.
At least seven explosions occurred near a U.S. military base in Irbil, Iraq, with smoke rising, as the U.S. concluded its 13th night of strikes against Iran. This comes amid escalating tensions, Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, and threats to key shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.
Um porta-voz militar iraniano, general Abolfazl Shekarchi, alegou que os EUA estão usando armas inéditas e todas as capacidades planejadas para a Terceira Guerra Mundial contra o Irã. As declarações ocorrem em meio a ataques aéreos dos EUA contra alvos iranianos e bases americanas na região, com o presidente Trump considerando uma ofensiva maciça.
Explosions occurred near a U.S. military base in Irbil, Iraq, and sirens sounded in Bahrain, hours after the U.S. conducted its 13th night of strikes against Iran. The conflict has escalated with Iran targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi rebels attacking Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, causing global economic turmoil and rising oil prices.
O primeiro-ministro iraquiano, Ali al-Zaidi, mediou tensões entre EUA e Irã em Teerã após visitar a Casa Branca. O Irã rejeitou um acordo temporário que não resolva o controle do Estreito de Ormuz e ameaçou expandir ações regionais, incluindo ataques a Tel Aviv, caso os EUA continuem seus bombardeios, que já somam 13 noites.
Tehran rejected a US ceasefire proposal, delivered by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, citing its failure to address the Strait of Hormuz issue, as reported by The New York Times.
Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi visited Iran, signing agreements on foreign affairs, finance, economy, and energy. Talks focused on strategic cooperation, economic projects, and regional coordination, with Iraq reaffirming security commitment and support for Palestine.
Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi visited the US and Iran, reflecting Baghdad's ongoing challenge to balance relations with both powers amid regional rivalries. His trips aim to deepen economic ties with the US and manage complex security and economic reliance on Iran, while asserting Iraq's independence.
Iraq faces severe internal divisions and sovereignty challenges, caught between the US and Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's killing. Iran-backed Shia militias attack Iraqi oil infrastructure, impacting the economy and challenging the new PM's disarmament efforts.
Russian Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitry Chumakov stated that Western countries view Ukraine primarily as a source of agricultural products and natural resources, openly admitting this. He linked this to historical security crises driven by resource acquisition.
US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for every attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating Washington's response after 11 nights of US airstrikes on Iran.
Após 10 dias de ataques com os EUA no Estreito de Ormuz, o Irã avalia três opções: aceitar exigências de Washington, escalar ataques militares ou manter a instabilidade. A morte do aiatolá Ali Khamenei e a pressão econômica interna complicam a tomada de decisões em Teerã.
Diante da escalada do conflito no Oriente Médio, o Itamaraty emitiu um alerta consular, recomendando que brasileiros não viajem para Irã, Israel, sul do Líbano, Palestina e Iêmen, e evitem viagens não essenciais a outros nove países da região. A nota também orienta brasileiros já no exterior a seguir recomendações de segurança locais e verificar documentos.
Sergeant Michael Emmanuel Swinton was killed in action on July 19 at Erbil Air Base, Iraq, due to a drone detonation. Assigned to Fort Bragg, he will receive posthumous awards, following recent US soldier deaths in Jordan.
