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Iraq
IS IRAQ AT WAR? Backing a war
Not directly. Iraq is not fighting in any war WWIII.report tracks, but it is involved in one: Iran War (territory used). It is a party to 2 of the 9 conflicts WWIII.report tracks.
- Role
- Territory used
- Side
- On neither side
Latest A United Kingdom maritime agency reported an unidentified projectile struck another commercial tanker navigating the Strait of Hormuz. © AP · 4 Oct 2026Iran says no military solution to war as peace talks with US stall
- Role
- Turkish operations
- Side
- On neither side
Latest Turkish officials traveled to Riyadh for trilateral defense committee discussions with Saudi and Pakistani counterparts under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. Turkish Minute · 4 Oct 2026Turkey to join Saudi, Pakistani officials for Mecca defense pact talks in RiyadhHürriyet Daily News · 4 Oct 2026Türkiye, Mecca pact allies to discuss regional security in Riyadh
COMMON QUESTIONS
Is Iraq at war?
Not directly. Iraq is not fighting in any war WWIII.report tracks, but it is involved in one: Iran War (territory used). It is a party to 2 of the 9 conflicts WWIII.report tracks.
Which conflicts is Iraq involved in?
Iraq is a party to Iran War (territory used) and Greece – Turkey Tensions (Turkish operations).
Is Iraq a nuclear power?
No. Iraq has no nuclear weapons of its own.
How dangerous is Iran War right now?
Its war index is 72.1 out of 100 today, full-scale war, in the war phase. The index is a stage, not a probability, and is reassessed every day.
- Conflicts
- 2 of 9
- Highest index
- 72.1 Iran War
- Nuclear-armed
- No
- NATO member
- No
- UN Security Council
- Not permanent
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