Bulgaria has found an alternative to Russian oil. Fuel will now be supplied from Kazakhstan, Iraq, and Tunisia, according to Reuters. Bulgaria has lifted the European Union embargo, allowing it to continue maritime imports of Russian oil until 2024.
Turkey launched airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, destroying bunkers, shelters and oil facilities
The Turkish Defense Ministry said it carried out a series of airstrikes on sites affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), a banned Kurdish separatist group.
Turkey launches airstrikes against Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria after 9 soldiers were killed
Turkey carried out airstrikes targeting Kurdish militants in neighboring Iraq and Syria on Saturday, the Turkish Defense Ministry said.
Middle East crisis live: new US missile attack on Houthi site in Yemen; Turkey bombs ‘terrorist targets’ in Iraq and Syria
US military says second nighttime attack ‘designed to degrade the Houthis’ ability to attack maritime vessels’. 08:56 My colleague, the Guardian’s diplomatic editor Patrick Wintour has written an analysis of the Houthi movement.
5 Turkish soldiers killed in an attack on a base in northern Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region
The Turkish Defense Ministry says five Turkish soldiers have been killed in an attack on a military base in northern Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region.
Iraq pushes for early release of 2024 budget
OPEC producer Iraq is seeking to issue its 2024 state budget as early as possible to guarantee funds for projects and public offices, the local media reported on Thursday. Ministers of Planning, …
Attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria climb to 130
U.S. troops deployed to Iraq and Syria have come under attack from Iran-backed militias 130 times since Oct. 17 as of Thursday, according to the Pentagon, totaling 53 attacks in Iraq and 77 in Syria.
Oil prices tick up after Iran seizes Iraqi oil vessel
Oil prices (CL=F, BZ=F) move higher after Iran reportedly seized a vessel carrying Iraqi oil that was heading toward Turkey. Iran state media reported: “After the theft of Iranian oil by the United …
US military denies striking rocket launcher on Monday in western Iraq
The U.S. military said it did not carry out an air strike on a rocket launcher on Monday near Ain al-Asad air base in western Iraq which hosts U.S. and other international forces, a U.S. military …
Iraq seeks quick exit of US forces but no deadline set, PM says
BAGHDAD — Iraq wants a quick and orderly negotiated exit of US-led military forces from its soil but has not set a deadline, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said, describing their presence as …