#Iraq

US President Donald Trump announced the complete withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq following years of anti-ISIS missions, highlighting an orderly exit.

The US and the international coalition have completed their troop withdrawal from Iraq, ending over 20 years of military presence and shifting to a bilateral partnership.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ironically declared that there will be no corruption “because there is no money,” against the backdrop of a $77 billion audit and record arrests in the “Green Zone.”

🇺🇸 The US has officially confirmed the withdrawal of all troops from Iraq by September 30, 2026. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and Admiral Brad Cooper called this date final. This marks the end of the 23-year US presence, which began in 2003. Responsibility for fighting ISIS is fully transferred to Iraqi forces and the Peshmerga. 📉

Turkey and Iraq have extended the contract for the operation of the Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline for another year 🛢️🇹🇷🇮🇶. This decision guarantees an alternative export route for Iraqi oil amidst risks to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The pipeline's potential is up to 750,000 barrels per day, which is critical for the stability of supplies to global markets. ⚖️🚢

Brent oil surged almost 4% after joint US and Saudi strikes on Iraq. 🛢️🇺🇸 Experts forecast high prices to remain due to risks in the Strait of Hormuz and the OPEC+ decision to freeze production. 📉📈

The US and Saudi Arabia launched a joint strike on pro-Iranian militant depots in Iraq. The operation was a response to a series of drone attacks coordinated by the IRGC. Washington warned of its readiness for further action if the attacks do not cease 🇺🇸🇸🇦🚀

Ukraine's MFA has firmly responded to public accusations by Iraqi advisor Qassim al-Aboudi. Georgiy Tikhyy called the statements unsubstantiated and pointed out a breach of diplomatic protocol. Kyiv believes that Russian propaganda, seeking to destroy partnerships in the Middle East, is behind the incident 🇺🇦🇮🇶🚫

US Central Command has confirmed the death of a third American soldier in Iraq. The soldier died while disarming an ordnance from a downed Iranian drone. Another soldier was injured, while the fate of a fourth servicemember remains uncertain.

Trump is preparing an unprecedented nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia: Riyadh will get the right to enrich uranium without IAEA oversight. 🇸🇦🇺🇸 The document awaits the President's signature, but it is causing concern in Congress. 🚨

Iraq and the US have signed a package of agreements worth $60 billion to create a new oil corridor through Syria. This will allow Baghdad to export oil by bypassing the blocked Strait of Hormuz. Chevron will act as the main contractor.

The Ukrainian national volleyball team secured a comeback victory over Iran in the 2026 Volleyball Nations League! 🇺🇦🏐 Ilya Kovalov became the match hero with 22 points, and the team rose to 4th place. Next up — a battle with Serbia for a spot in the playoffs! 🔥