# Ali al-Zaidi

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-29**: Jordan Intercepts 5 Iranian Ballistic Missiles — Jordan's air defenses intercept five ballistic missiles launched by Iran's Revolutionary Guard at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base and US Central Command HQ. Brent crude jumps 3.1%.
- **2026-07-29**: Iraqi PM Calls Emergency Meeting — Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi convenes the National Security Council to discuss the US-led strikes on Iraqi soil.
- **2026-07-28**: US-Saudi Joint Strikes in Iraq — US and Saudi fighter aircraft struck multiple Iranian-backed militia sites in eastern Iraq in response to over 30 drone attacks in 72 hours, according to US Central Command.
- **2026-07-27**: Saudi Aramco Facility Attacked — Satellite image from Planet Labs captures smoke rising from the Abqaiq oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia after a strike.

## Recent coverage (3 stories, network-wide)

### Iraq's 2M bpd Pipeline Deal with Chevron Averts Hormuz Risk
2026-08-01 09:36:06 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Iraq signed 48 deals with US energy firms, headlined by Chevron's lead on a 2 million bpd oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. This has major implications for oil price risk premiums, US energy stock valuations, and infrastructure investment opportunities.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/iraq-chevron-pipeline-finance

### Jordan Intercepts 5 Ballistic Missiles: Space-Based Early Warning Under Threat
2026-07-29 09:49:03 · Sector: space · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 4

Jordan's interception of five Iranian ballistic missiles on July 29 underscores the critical role of missile defense and space-based sensors in modern conflict. The incident, coupled with US-Saudi strikes in Iraq, highlights the escalating ballistic missile threat and the urgent need for enhanced early warning capabilities.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/jordan-intercepts-iranian-ballistic-missiles-space-defense

### Iraq Seals 48 Energy Deals with US Giants, Eyeing Oil Output and Syria Pipeline
2026-07-18 12:16:44 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

Iraq signed 48 agreements with US energy leaders, including ExxonMobil and Halliburton, to revive its oil sector and build a Syria pipeline, signaling a major shift toward American investment. The deals could unlock billions in new revenue and reshape Middle East crude flows for global markets.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/iraq-us-48-deals-finance-impact

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