Documentary tracks Mosul residents safeguarding lion‑gate relic
Three locals fight to preserve a marble gate with carved lions, a rare link to Mosul’s ancient past, in the film ‘The Lions by the River Tigris’.
6d ago
Iraq
All UnbarNews coverage of Iraq: 10 reports, newest first. Each story links to the original reporting it is based on.
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Iran lets Indian, Chinese, Qatari and Iraqi ships sail freely through Hormuz
Tehran has opened the Strait of Hormuz to vessels from four nations, aiming for revenue and political leverage amid the US‑Israel war on Iran.
6 Nov 2026
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Abandoned Baghdad residence of Agatha Christie deteriorates on Tigris banks
Iraq’s culture ministry says the former home of the famed mystery writer is crumbling, padlocked and awaiting a savior.
30 Oct 2026
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Iran suspends Baghdad and Muscat flights as US sanctions approach
Airlines halt services while Tehran negotiates with Iraq and Oman amid looming US aviation restrictions.
23 Sept 2026
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Drone strike from Iraq forces Saudi Arabia to halt major crude pipeline
Saudi officials closed the East-West pipeline after a drone launched from Iraq damaged a key facility, prompting an Iraqi investigation and a commander’s removal.
13 Sept 2026
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Iraq confiscates drone platform linked to Saudi pipeline strike
Iraqi forces have taken control of a launch site in Maysan province that Saudi officials say was used to fire drones at a key oil conduit in the kingdom.
13 Sept 2026
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Iraq initiates probe into Saudi drone attacks and blocks three Iran border crossings
Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi has removed a senior commander, ordered a formal inquiry and shut key border points amid escalating regional tensions.
12 Sept 2026
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Saudi Arabia suspends East-West oil pipeline after drone strike blamed on Iraq
The kingdom halted flow through its key oil artery on Saturday, citing a drone attack that Riyadh says originated from Iraqi territory.
12 Sept 2026
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Iran Allows Select Iraqi Tankers to Navigate Hormuz Strait
Tehran has opened the Hormuz passage to a limited number of Iraqi oil carriers, while Baghdad stresses its waters won’t host attacks.
22 Aug 2026
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Water shortage and job loss stall returns to northern Iraq villages
A decade after Islamic State fled, extreme heat, dwindling water supplies and lack of work are preventing displaced families from rebuilding their homes.
18 Aug 2026
