Will Iraq finally help protect Kurdistan's oil fields from drone attacks?

For Iraq, it doesn’t seem to matter if the Kurdistan Region is attacked, because then the region can’t sell oil or provide itself with gas for electricity.

France 3-0 Iraq live updates: Mbappe, Dembele, Olise dazzle as Les Bleus slide into group driver’s seat

Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Ousmane Dembele had a goal and an assist as France put pressure on their fellow Group I frontrunners with a 3-0 win over Iraq on Monday.

Kylian Mbappe scores twice as French cruise past Iraq: Recap, highlights

What will Kylian Mbappe do for a World Cup encore? Follow for live France vs. Iraq updates, news and commentary at the 2026 World Cup.

Iraq just made an all-time bad blunder — and Kylian Mbappe made them pay

France and Real Madrid star striker Kylian Mbappe doesn't need help scoring, but an Iraq defender helped him anyway. Watch here.
The Mirror US on MSN

Iraq player makes his feelings perfectly clear on Kylian Mbappe after sharing pitch with him

Kylian Mbappe lit up the World Cup at the Philadelphia Stadium in a scintillating display and one Iraq player has opened up on what it was like sharing the pitch with the France superstar

Why Saudi Arabia and Iraq flags are not laid down at World Cup

The flags of Saudi Arabia and Iraq are not laid on the ground during World Cup pre-match ceremonies because they include religious wording.

Iraq in transition: Baghdad pushes weapons monopoly amid reforms

Iraq’s new leadership is pledging state control over weapons, but questions remain over whether Baghdad can rein in powerful Iran-backed militias.

Iraq Tells Oil Fields to Start Lifting Output After US-Iran Deal

Iraq asked operators of five major oil fields to boost production to prewar levels, targeting output of over 3 million barrels a day, after US-Iran deal that aims to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.