Iraq January 5, 2024 Iraqi prime minister condemns US strike on a high-ranking militia commander Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said the U.S. drone strike in central Baghdad that killed a militia commander was a violation of Iraqi sovereignty.
Iraq January 4, 2024 US carries out strike targeting Iraqi militia leader in Baghdad: official The U.S. carried out a strike targeting and killing an Iraqi militia leader in Baghdad, a U.S. official tells 91±¬ÁÏ Digital. The leader is believed to be behind attacks on U.S. forces.
Iraq January 3, 2024 Armed drone shot down over Erbil airport in northern Iraq, where US forces are stationed An Iraqi security agency said it shot down an armed drone near the Erbil airport, where U.S. forces are stationed. The foiled attack is the latest on U.S. forces in the Middle East.
World December 25, 2023 US retaliates after 3 American service members injured by Kataib Hezbollah attack in Iraq Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin announced that three U.S. service members were injured by Kataib Hezbollah terrorists during an attack on Monday, including one critically.
OPINION December 22, 2023 I fought in Iraq, Israel has a sacred obligation to protect innocents that all those in uniform share Fighting with the Marines in Iraq, I learned tough lessons that Israel must also understand in Gaza. The IDF has must protect innocents or end up creating more terrorists.
Middle East December 16, 2023 Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, ruler of oil-rich Kuwait, dead at 86 Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, the ruling Emir of Kuwait, has died aged, 86 just over three years after assuming power. Kuwait has the seventh largest oil reserves in the world.
Michigan December 15, 2023 Michigan imam's praise for jihad latest example of rising danger of extremism: expert A Michigan Islamic scholar's video celebrating and encouraging jihad was the latest example of dangerous extremism spreading across the internet and United States.
Veterans December 12, 2023 Iraq War veteran fighting terminal cancer gets his final wish to feel tank's 'thunder of doom' U.S. Army veteran Jay Tenison checked off a bucket list item after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. He got inside a tank — and fired it one last time at Fort Moore in Georgia.
Middle East December 11, 2023 US military bases in Iraq, Syria attacked again, bringing total to at least 90 since Oct. 17 U.S. air bases in Iraq and Syria have once again been attacked, bringing the total to at least 90 since Oct. 17 and heightening fears about the Israel-Hamas conflict spreading.
Iraq December 8, 2023 US embassy in Baghdad struck by mortar fire in early morning attack The U.S. embassy in Baghdad, located in the center of Iraq's capital, was attacked early Friday morning when several mortar rounds struck the compound and landed near it.
Iraq December 1, 2023 Armed group kills 11 in eastern Iraq A group brandishing firearms and explosives reportedly killed 11 people in the Muqdadiyah area of Iraq's Diyala province on Thursday night.