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Iraq-Kuwait maritime border feud flares as Gulf states back Kuwait
world4 days ago

Iraq-Kuwait maritime border feud flares as Gulf states back Kuwait

Iraq submitted maps and coordinates to the United Nations detailing what it says are Iraqi rights in Persian Gulf waters, a move Kuwait says infringes its sovereignty over areas including the Fasht al-Qaid and Fasht al-Aij shoals. Gulf allies Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Oman backed Kuwait, while Saudi Arabia voiced concerns about encroachment on a joint Saudi-Kuwaiti zone. The dispute centers on the Khor Abdullah waterway and echoes past friction, including Iraq’s 2019 complaint and a 2012 travel/sovereignty agreement that was later annulled by Iraq’s Supreme Court.

via AP News|
#iraq#khor-abdullah#kuwait
Gulf States Urge Caution as US-Iran War Threat Looms
middle-east7 days ago

Gulf States Urge Caution as US-Iran War Threat Looms

As the U.S. mobilizes toward possible strikes on Iran, Gulf security partners fear Tehran’s retaliation and broader chaos, pressuring Washington to pursue diplomacy; analysts warn that even a limited war could threaten Gulf bases and the Strait of Hormuz, spike oil prices, trigger refugee flows, and reshape regional power dynamics, including Israel’s leverage.

via Responsible Statecraft|
#arab-states#gulf-states#iran
Tensions Rise as Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon Navigate U.S. Pressure and Regional Stakes
world9 days ago

Tensions Rise as Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon Navigate U.S. Pressure and Regional Stakes

An intelligence update highlights mounting U.S.-Iran tensions, including potential military action and a reported weeks-long US-Israeli campaign; it notes ongoing anti-regime protests in Iran, a nationwide teachers' strike, and the 40-day mourning protest wave, alongside political divisions in Iraq over Nouri al-Maliki’s premiership and hesitancy by Lebanon's LAF to confront Hezbollah in the disarmament plan; and it reports Iran’s continued hardening of nuclear facilities such as Taleghan 2 at Parchin, with analysts warning that talks with the United States remain unlikely to progress unless negotiating red lines shift.

via Institute for the Study of War|
#hezbollah#iran#iraq
Trump team eyeing Iraq oil playbook to revive Venezuela’s battered fields
world1 month ago

Trump team eyeing Iraq oil playbook to revive Venezuela’s battered fields

As the Trump administration prepared to capture Maduro, officials studied how the Iraq invasion affected oil output, warning that Iraqi distrust of foreigners hindered production and suggesting that reviving Venezuela’s oil would hinge on trust-building and large-scale investment; Trump has pressed major and smaller oil firms to invest, while using a US-controlled account to manage proceeds, though it remains unclear how much Iraq lessons are guiding policy or if they’ll alter his approach.

via CNN|
#iraq#oil#trump
world1 month ago

Lessons from Iraq for Venezuela’s Delicate Post-Maduro Transition

Meghan L. O’Sullivan argues that Washington should apply five hard-won Iraq lessons to Venezuela: don’t assume post-Maduro stability and have a plan to restore order; manage the narrative that U.S. aims are oil-driven; pursue a legitimate, inclusive transition rather than just toppling a regime; commit sufficient resources to stabilization and rebuilding the oil sector; and build regional cooperation to secure a more stable outcome beyond a unilateral push.

via Foreign Affairs|
#iraq#oil#regime-change
Arrest of Australia’s illicit tobacco kingpin in Iraq: a shift, not a fix
world1 month ago

Arrest of Australia’s illicit tobacco kingpin in Iraq: a shift, not a fix

Iraq arrested Kazem ‘Kaz’ Hamad, the alleged mastermind behind Australia’s illicit tobacco trade, described by an Iraqi court as among the world’s most wanted. While the move is a win for Australian law enforcement, experts warn it’s unlikely to end the trade, which persists due to strong nicotine demand and high legal tobacco costs. In the short term, rival groups may clash as leadership changes, and history suggests the market could reconfigure under new leadership rather than disappear.

via The Conversation|
#australia#illicit-tobacco#iraq
Iran Seizes Foreign Oil Tanker for Smuggling Fuel in the Strait of Hormuz
world2 months ago

Iran Seizes Foreign Oil Tanker for Smuggling Fuel in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's IRGC seized a foreign tanker near Gheshm Island amid tensions with the US over tanker seizures, while Iran deploys naval flotillas to escort ships. Iraqi militias are demanding concessions from the US, complicating efforts to reduce Iranian influence. In Syria, joint operations target ISIS, and sectarian violence persists, with attacks claimed by ISIS-aligned groups. In Yemen, Saudi Arabia and the UAE appear to be negotiating a compromise following recent clashes involving the Southern Transitional Council.

via Institute for the Study of War|
#iran#iraq#irgc