Week in Iraq highlights U S Iran talks and regional events
U S and Iran will meet in Baghdad to discuss a joint security committee for Iraq, the third such meeting in months. Meanwhile Iraq’s Asia Cup win sparks large celebrations as parliament adjourns for August and later resumes on Sept 4. July US military deaths reach 73, a Diyala mass grave is found, Baghdad faces widespread water outages, and a Shiite leader aide is shot in Najaf as power generation meets only half demand.
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Iraq power grid on brink of collapse amid sabotage and shortages
Iraq's national power grid teeters toward collapse as insurgent sabotage, rising demand, fuel shortages, and provinces disconnecting from the system worsen a crisis described as the worst since 2003. Baghdad and Karbala face hours of electricity daily and water cuts, with 17 high-tension lines damaged and provinces removing generating capacity.
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