The Iranian regime spent decades building the Axis of Resistance, a coalition of anti-Western militias that extended Tehran’s influence deep into the Arab world. But what takes years to build can collapse seemingly overnight.

Republican Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina shared the message "Make Iraq Great Again!" The congressman has indicated that Iran controls Iraq.

Oil futures rose modestly as the U.S. imposed fresh sanctions on Iran and Iraq offered a commitment to compensate for overproduction of its OPEC+ quotas in recent months.

For Muslims in Saudi Arabia and most Sunni-ruled Middle Eastern states Ramadan will begin on Saturday, but in Shiite-majority Iran and Iraq it will start the following day, authorities announced.

Iran and Turkey’s regional rivalry deepens as Ankara moves to make peace with the Kurds and expands its influence in Syria and Iraq at Tehran’s expense.

Alireza Jafarzadeh, deputy director of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, says the Iranian regime uses the Iraqi oil industry to evade U.S. sanctions. Jafarzadeh advises the Trump administration to readdress its policy toward Iraq as a way to cut off financial resources to Iran.

With momentum on its side, Turkey is making a big diplomatic push in Iraq. That puts it on a potential collision course with Iran. The post Iraq Could Be the Next Arena for Turkey and Iran's Rivalry appeared first on World Politics Review.

Oil prices settled higher on Monday as fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran and a commitment to compensate for overproduction by Iraq added to concerns of near-term supply tightness, helping the market recover some of Friday's steep losses.

Republican Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina shared the message “Make Iraq Great Again!” The congressman has indicated that Iran controls Iraq.  Read More

For Muslims in Saudi Arabia and most Sunni-ruled Middle Eastern states Ramadan will begin on Saturday, but in Shiite-majority Iran and Iraq it will start the following day, authorities announced.

Iraqi government officials said on Saturday that gas imports from Iran are continuing despite the expiration of a waiver from the United States, adding that they have alternative plans prepared in case the gas supply is cut off.

Baghdad: The US State Department welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's commitment to respecting sanctions imposed on Iran. Iraq will end on Saturday gas imports from Iran in line with conditions imposed by US President Donald Trump's administration.