Iraq’s Economy Could Collapse During Iran War

  

Iraq is the most oil dependent country in the world. It’s entire economy is now under threat due to the war with Iran.

This Day In Iraqi History - Mar 4 1991 Revolt spread to Kurdistan

 

1916 Gen Townshend cmdr of besieged Kut force told command that he overestimated his supplies and

            could only hold out until end of March

Iraq’s Oil Economy Threatened By Iran Conflict

  

As the war with Iran enters its third day Iraq continues to be impacted. There were continued strikes within its territory while the country’s oil industry is coming under threat which may undermine the state.

This Day In Iraqi History - Mar 3 Charges dropped against Sadrist Dep Health Min Zamili and head of Health Min protection force for running death squads Killings Sunnis Stealing money Sadrists intimidated witnesses and judges

 

1914 US consulate reported Ottomans reconciled with Sayid Talib who’d pushed for autonomy in Basra

            vilayet

Iraq Caught In Middle of US-Israel-Iran Conflict

  

Baghdad was hoping that it would not be involved in the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict but it has. All sides along with the pro-Iran Resistance have carried out operations within its territory.

This Day In Iraqi History - Mar 2 1991 uprising spread to Nasiriya, Dhi Qar

 

1915 UK attacked Nukhaial Turned back by tribesmen Turned into route

This Day In Iraqi History - Mar 1 Shiite uprising started after Gulf War

 

1917 Gen Maude started campaign to take Baghdad without adequate supplies

(Musings On Iraq review When God Made Hell, The British Invasion of Mesopotamia and the Creation of Iraq, 1914-1921)