Attacks from all sides: Why Iraq was dragged into US-Israel war on Iran

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Sarah ShamimMarch 11, 2026 at 02:05 PM

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Following US-Israeli attacks on Iran in March 2026, Iraq has been drawn into the conflict, experiencing attacks from both sides. Pro-Iran groups and Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps have repeatedly targeted US assets in Iraq, particularly in the Kurdistan region, while the US has retaliated against these groups. These attacks have included drone strikes near the US Consulate in Erbil and against a US diplomatic facility near Baghdad. According to Iraq's Foreign Minister, the country is directly affected by the conflict. Iran has also launched attacks on US assets in Gulf countries, contributing to rising oil prices and threatening the global economy.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Erbil 30% Komala Party 30% Fuad Hussein 40% Baghdad ×240% Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) 50% Israel ×260% Kurdistan Region ×260% United States ×570% Iran ×980% Iraq ×890%

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iraq 100% iran 90% us 80% attacks 70% us-israel war on iran 70% pro-iran groups 60% kurdistan region 50% drone attack 40% oil prices 40%

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90%

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Iraq

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