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Iraq and Saudi Arabia are linked through their shared regional geopolitical dynamics, including their involvement in the Saudi-Iranian rivalry [1], mutual exposure to regional conflicts {fact:8, fact:10, fact:11}, and shared economic challenges related to fossil fuel reliance [2]. Furthermore, they are frequently cited together in the context of regional security alerts {fact:5, fact:21}, diplomatic efforts {fact:17, fact:18}, and potential economic integration projects {fact:12, fact:25}.

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War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org CSIS 8 facts

claimThe Economist reported on March 8, 2018, that Saudi Arabia's use of soft power in Iraq is causing nervousness in Iran.

claimThe regional conflict involving Iran includes the war in Yemen, the Houthi use of ballistic missiles against Saudi Arabia, an escalating conflict with Israel in Syria, the growth of Shia militia forces in Iraq, targeted assassinations, and cyberattacks.

claimErika Solomon reported in the Financial Times on April 1, 2018, that Saudi Arabia is attempting to court an ally among Iraq's Shia population.

referenceEvan Langenhahn authored an article for War on the Rocks on August 30, 2018, titled 'For Saudi Arabia, an Electric Opportunity in Iraq,' which discusses potential commercial links between southern Iraq and Gulf States.

claimIraq has potential opportunities to develop economic ties, including rail, road, and electricity links, with Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, specifically targeting southern Iraqi cities like Basra.

referenceThe Economist published an article titled 'Saudi Arabia’s Use of Soft Power in Iraq Is Making Iran Nervous' on March 8, 2018.

referenceErika Solomon wrote an article titled 'Sunni Saudi Arabia Courts an Ally in Iraq’s Shia' for the Financial Times, published on April 1, 2018.

Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org Amr Hamzawy · Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 6 facts

claimThe violent escalation of hostilities across Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and the southern Red Sea disrupted Saudi Arabia's modernization goals and exposed the country to risks such as the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria.

claimRegional actors are currently involved in direct or proxy conflicts: Israel is in tension with Iran; Türkiye is intervening in Syria and Iraq; the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are militarily involved in Yemen; and Egypt is involved in Libya, Sudan, and the Horn of Africa.

claimSaudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates sought to contain Iranian regional expansion in Bahrain, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon.

claimThe outbreak of hostilities across Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and the southern Red Sea diverted Saudi Arabia's focus from its modernization goals and exposed the country to risks such as the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria.

claimSaudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates sought to contain Iranian regional expansion in Bahrain, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon.

claimCurrent regional policies often entangle Middle Eastern states in direct or proxy conflicts, such as Israel’s tensions with Iran, Türkiye’s intervention in Syria and Iraq, and the military involvement of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in Yemen.

Iran War: Kinetic, Cyber, Electronic and Psychological Warfare ... resecurity.com Resecurity 2 facts

claimThe United States advised American citizens to immediately leave Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen due to escalating Iranian strikes and planned US retaliatory strikes.

accountIranian missile and drone attacks have targeted civilian and military infrastructure in Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, and Qatar.

The crises in the Middle East: reshaping the region's geopolitical ... link.springer.com Springer 2 facts

claimSaudi Arabia and Iran are competing for regional leadership and influence in conflicts occurring in Yemen, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and Iraq, which exacerbates sectarian divisions and undermines stability.

claimThe geopolitical rivalry between the Shia and Sunni blocs, represented by Iran and Saudi Arabia, has fueled sectarian tensions and proxy wars in Syria, Lebanon, Bahrain, Iraq, and Yemen, complicating peaceful conflict resolution.

Miscellanea: The War in Iran - A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry acoup.blog A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry 1 fact

measurementThe war has resulted in the deaths of 13 American soldiers, 290 American soldiers wounded in action, 24 Israeli deaths, thousands of Israeli injuries, at least 1,000 civilian deaths in neutral countries (including Lebanon, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia), and at least 1,000 Iranian civilian deaths plus Iranian military losses.

Managed Stability or Systemic Reform: Iran's Options After the 12 ... valdaiclub.com Valdai Club 1 fact

claimThe rise in Iranian nationalism coincides with similar trends in Egypt, Iraq, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia.

Fact Sheet: USTR Initiates 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to ... ustr.gov United 1 fact

claimThe Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated Section 301 investigations into 60 specific economies: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China (People’s Republic of), Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, European Union, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong (China), India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.

USTR Initiates 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to Failures to ... ustr.gov United States Trade Representative 1 fact

claimThe 60 US trade partners subject to the USTR Section 301 investigations regarding forced labor include Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, the European Union, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.

Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels - CEBRI cebri.org CEBRI 1 fact

claimCountries including Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Angola, and Iraq are less equipped to pursue energy and economic transitions because they have heavy economic exposure to fossil fuels, limited economic diversification, strong reliance on oil and gas exports, weaker investment conditions, and vulnerable institutional and social landscapes.

Iran's Proxy Strategy and the Extent of Surrogate Autonomy - AHS alexanderhamiltonsociety.org Alexander Hamilton Society 1 fact

claimSaudi Arabia views Yemen as its sphere of influence, similar to how Iran views Iraq.

USTR Launches Broad Section 301 Investigations Into Excess ... dwt.com Davis Wright Tremaine LLP 1 fact

claimThe countries targeted for review in the Section 301 investigation are Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, the Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, the EU, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.