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A man inspects the damage on Feb. 16, 2021, following a rocket attack the previous night in Irbil, the capital of the northern Iraqi Kurdish autonomous region.

Biden orders US airstrikes against Iran-backed militia targets in eastern Syria

President Joe Biden ordered the strikes in retaliation for recent rocket attacks on Iraq bases housing U.S. troops and contractors.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago

Security forces inspect the scene of the rocket attack at the gate of al-Zawra public park in Baghdad, Iraq, Nov. 18, 2020.

Iraqi official says combat operations against ISIS by US-led coalition ending after troop drawdown

Iraq's foreign minister made the remarks while condemning a Tuesday rocket attack on Baghdad's Green Zone, which houses the U.S. Embassy.

2 years ago

Iran-backed militias offer truce for US troop withdrawal

Iraq militia leader promises attacks will continue if U.S does not leave.

2 years ago

American, Russian troops are interacting with each other almost daily in Syria, US general says

U.S. troops in Syria interact with Russian troops in the region almost every day — and most of the interactions are not contentious, according to the deputy commander of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve.

By Diana Stancy Correll

3 years ago

Iraq arrests over a dozen men suspected of attacks targeting American military presence

Iraqi security forces arrested over a dozen men suspected of a spate of rocket attacks against the U.S. presence in Iraq, the Iraqi military said Friday — the strongest action to date by the new government in Baghdad against perpetrators suspected of ties to Iran.

3 years ago

Trump warns Iran will pay a ‘very heavy price’ if its forces or proxies attack US troops

“Upon information and belief, Iran or its proxies are planning a sneak attack on U.S. troops and/or assets in Iraq. If this happens, Iran will pay a very heavy price, indeed!,” Trump tweeted Wednesday.

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago