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- 1US military completes withdrawal from Iraq▼US military completes withdrawal from Iraq, Baghdad official says
A Baghdad official says the US military has completed its withdrawal from Iraq, ending a military presence that lasted more than two decades after the 2003 invasion. The announcement is a significant shift for the region, though Washington has not confirmed the details and it remains unclear how many troops, if any, may stay in an advisory role.
- 2Iraq seeks oil export routes beyond the Strait of Hormuz●Iraq looks for oil export alternatives to the troubled Strait of Hormuz
Iraq is exploring alternative routes to export its oil as the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint through which most of its crude shipments pass, faces growing disruption risks. The move reflects mounting concern in Baghdad that renewed regional tensions could cut off its main export artery. Observers say alternatives such as pipelines through Turkey or Saudi Arabia could reduce Iraq's dependence on the strait.
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Iraq has resumed oil trucking operations after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted tanker shipments, a key export route for its crude. Baghdad is relying on overland routes and its pipeline through Turkey to keep oil moving while the vital waterway remains shut. The move highlights how the closure is reshaping global energy flows.
- 4Iran quietly executed Iraqis for espionage, rights group says●Rights group: Iran executes Iraqis on espionage charges without official announcement
A rights group says Iran has executed Iraqi nationals convicted of espionage for Israel, without any official announcement of the executions. The report is drawing attention to Iran's treatment of foreign prisoners on espionage charges and to the lack of transparency around death penalty cases in the country. It may also strain ties between Tehran and Baghdad.