July 14, 2021 Navy SEAL who killed bin Laden recalls his time in Afghanistan: 'We should've been out of there' years ago The Navy SEAL responsible for killing Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden reacted to the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO troops from Afghanistan on “91±¬ÁÏ Primetime," reflecting on his deployment to the region in 2005.
July 13, 2021 Death toll rises to 92 in blaze at coronavirus ward in Iraq The death toll from a fire that swept through a hospital coronavirus ward climbed to 92 on Tuesday, Iraq’s state news agency reported, as anguished relatives buried their loved ones and lashed out at the government over the country’s second such disaster in less than three months.
July 7, 2021 Two US soldiers injured in Iraq rocket attack Two U.S. soldiers were injured during a rocket attack on Ain al-Asad air base in western Iraq Wednesday, Army officials reported.
July 7, 2021 Iraq, Syria bases housing US troops attacked, 3 injured U.S.-backed Syrian fighters and American troops foiled an attack with drones Wednesday on a base housing members of the U.S.-led coalition in eastern Syria, the Syrian Democratic Forces said. In neighboring Iraq rockets hit a base housing U.S. troops, inflicting three minor injuries.
July 6, 2021 Drone hits in vicinity Iraq air base in Erbil where US troops are stationed A drone strike hit the Erbil Air Base housing U.S. troops in the northern region of Iraq Tuesday, but no injuries or structural damage have been reported, according to Pentagon officials.
July 5, 2021 NBC News historian fawns over Biden's 'half-century' of political experience: He's made 'very few mistakes' NBC News Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss made clear his admiration for President Biden as he praised the latter's Independence Day address to the nation and declared that we were "lucky" to have him as president.
June 29, 2021 Rocket attack on US troops in Syria yields no injuries; response wounds at least 1 militant A rocket attack on American forces in eastern Syria this week did not result in any casualties or injuries, officials said of what many deem to be a retaliatory act following U.S. airstrikes against facilities backed by pro-Iran militia groups.
June 29, 2021 After almost 20 years, US to leave Afghanistan's Bagram For nearly 20 years, Bagram Airfield was the heart of American military power in Afghanistan, a sprawling mini-city behind fences and blast walls just an hour’s drive north of Kabul. Initially, it was a symbol of the U.S. drive to avenge the 9/11 attacks, then of its struggle for a way through the ensuing war with the Taliban.
June 28, 2021 US airstrike on Iran-backed facilities along Iraq-Syria border killed several militiamen: report U.S. military action against three facilities along the Iraq-Syria border resulted in a number of casualties.Â
June 28, 2021 Biden’s airstrikes seen as message to Iran while administration tries to revive nuke deal President Biden’s decision to order airstrikes targeting facilities near the Iraq-Syria border that have been used by Iran-backed militia groups was a clear warning to Tehran while the administration continues to negotiate to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.