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Iran March 13, 2024

Biden admin under pressure to stop billions of dollars in sanctions relief to Iran

Amid Biden’s ongoing waiver of billions of dollars in  sanctions relief to the Iran, a new push is unfolding to stop the White House’s payments to America’s top enemy.

Iraq February 7, 2024

Drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking commander involved in attack that killed 3 US soldiers

A drone strike in Baghdad has killed three members of a powerful Iranian-backed miltia in retaliation for a drone strike that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan late last month.

Iraq February 6, 2024

UN envoy warns more attacks on Iraq threaten its hard-won stability

Iraq's government is intent to avoid spillover from the volatile Israel-Hamas war, which is threatening to draw regional powers into the bloody conflict.

National Security February 6, 2024

Kirby apologizes for Biden admin's claim about warning Iraqi government ahead of strikes

White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby apologized Tuesday for falsely saying that U.S. officials warned Iraqi leaders ahead of the weekend air strikes.

Politics February 5, 2024

Biden blasted for promoting official who oversaw disastrous evacuation of Afghanistan allies

Tracey Jacobson faces an uphill battle to be confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, with Republicans pointing to her failed leadership in Afghanistan.

World February 5, 2024

Deadly drone attack hits training ground at Syrian base housing US troops

The U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said a drone strike Sunday on a Syrian base housing American service members left at least six dead.

White House February 2, 2024

US 'not looking for a war with Iran,' White House says, strikes designed to 'put an end' to attacks on troops

The White House stressed Friday evening that the United States is “not looking for a war with Iran," saying the retaliatory strikes carried out in Syria and Iraq were designed to “de-escalate" tensions and “put an end" to attacks on U.S. troops in the region.

Joe Biden February 2, 2024

Biden attends dignified transfer of fallen troops killed in Jordan drone attack

President Biden took part in the dignified transfer of the remains of three troops killed in the Iran-backed militia attack in Jordan last weekend.

White House January 31, 2024

White House promises retaliation against Iran proxy group: 'The first thing you see won't be the last'

White House national security spokesman John Kirby reiterated President Biden's decision to respond to an Iran-backed proxy group that killed three American soldiers in Jordan.

Middle East January 31, 2024

US strikes Houthi anti-aircraft missile inside Yemen, official says

The U.S. struck a Houthi anti-aircraft missile that was preparing to launch from a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen Wednesday, a U.S. official tells 91±¬ÁÏ.

Middle East January 30, 2024

DOD casts doubt on Iran-backed militia’s claim to halt strikes on US troops: ‘actions speak louder than words’

The Department of Defense is casting doubts on an Iran-backed militia's claim that it is suspending attacks on US troops after a drone attack killed three soldiers early Sunday.