Iraq Reaches Iran Understanding On Hormuz

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

International

Iraq said it has reached an understanding with Iran to help its oil tankers move through the Strait of Hormuz, as Baghdad tries to protect crude exports during the ongoing regional conflict. The development is significant because Hormuz remains a critical route for Gulf energy shipments, and

International

US KC-135 Refuelling Plane Crashes In Iraq

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

A US military aerial refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during operations linked to the ongoing regional conflict, with rescue efforts launched immediately after the incident. American officials said the aircraft went down in what was described as friendly airspace, while another aircraft involved in the mission landed safely. US Refuelling Aircraft Crash In Iraq

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Oil Prices Jump After Tanker Attack Reports

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

Oil prices jumped sharply after reports of tanker attacks near Iraq added fresh fears over supply disruption in an already volatile Middle East market. The rise came as traders reacted to growing risks to shipping routes and export infrastructure, with Brent crude briefly climbing back above the $100-per-barrel mark before easing from intraday highs. Oil […]

International

Drone Hits US Diplomatic Site In Baghdad

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

A drone strike hit a US diplomatic facility in Baghdad’s Green Zone, marking a fresh escalation in the regional fallout from the Iran war. The attack targeted a heavily fortified diplomatic compound in the Iraqi capital, raising new concerns about the security of American personnel and facilities in Iraq as tensions spread beyond Iran’s borders. […]

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Iran Claims Missile Strike On US Base In Iraq

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had targeted the Al-Harir Air Base in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, describing the strike as part of its continuing response in the widening regional conflict. The claim came alongside a separate diplomatic controversy after a UAE mission in Iraqi Kurdistan was hit in a drone strike, adding to fears […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Iraq Yesterday, Venezuela Today, Your Country Tomorrow

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

The world likes to believe it learns from its mistakes. Iraq proved that belief to be a comforting lie. Two decades after a country was invaded, dismantled, and pushed into chaos on the promise of weapons that never existed, there has been no real accountability. No consequences for those who sold the war. No punishment […]

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Hypermarket Fire in Iraq Kills 60

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

Baghdad/al-Kut, 17 July 2025: A massive fire broke out at a five-storey hypermarket in the eastern Iraqi city of al-Kut late Wednesday night, resulting in the death of at least 60 people and leaving 11 others missing. The blaze, which began during peak shopping hours, quickly engulfed the building, trapping customers and staff inside. Local […]