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Iraq
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving Iraq, from August 2026 to August 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Business & Economy · Middle EastOil Flows Through Strait of Hormuz Increase Amid New Shipping Methods
Oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz are increasing, with Kuwait and Qatar restoring 70% of pre-war levels. Traders have developed new methods, including ship-to-ship transfers, to mitigate risks in the vital waterway.
Middle East4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · Middle EastUS prepares to return diplomats to Middle East embassies
The US is preparing to send diplomats back to Middle Eastern embassies that were evacuated during the war with Iran. The move suggests a reduced expectation of immediate large-scale conflict, with some missions set to operate at reduced capacity.
Middle East3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Politics · Middle EastIran Grants Iraq Special Passage for Oil Tankers Through Hormuz
Iran has granted special permission for Iraqi oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz, following repeated requests from Baghdad. This comes as Iraq's crude oil exports have fallen sharply, and the country is exploring alternative, costly export routes.
Middle East3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 85 · Hype 15
Business & Economy · Middle EastIraq aims to boost oil output to 10 million barrels daily
Iraq plans to more than double its oil production to 8-10 million barrels per day within six years, aiming to diversify export routes beyond the Strait of Hormuz. The government has signed memorandums of understanding with Chevron for two oilfields.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Business & Economy · Middle EastOil prices rise as Iran and US clash over Strait of Hormuz status
Brent crude futures rose to $91.28 on 19 August as Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz shut to shipping, contradicting US claims it was open. Iraq approved alternative export routes, while Chinese shippers avoided the strait amid heightened tensions.
Middle East4 min readTrust 70 · Craft 65 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump cancels planned Iran escalation after military warnings
President Trump called off a planned military escalation against Iran after warnings from military advisors about high casualties and low missile stocks. The US has evacuated bases in Iraq and relocated forces to Israel, while Iran denies negotiations and threatens retaliation against regional energy infrastructure.
Middle East5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 58