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The U.S. Embassy is seen from across the Tigris River in Baghdad, Iraq Jan. 3, 2020.

Multiple rockets target US Embassy in Baghdad

At least four rockets targeted the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone on Thursday, two Iraqi security officials said.

3 years ago

Evacuee numbers dwindle as U.S. heads into final day of boots on the ground in Afghanistan

The total evacuees number more than 122,000, officials said.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

As US forces in Iraq and Syria face increasing attacks, fissures form between Iran and militias it backs

The attacks come as tension is on the rise between U.S. troops and Iran-backed fighters as Baghdad and Washington negotiate a timeline for foreign troop withdrawal from Iraq.

4 years ago

Drone attack suspected on Baghdad facility housing US troops, some personnel suffer smoke inhalation: officials

Three rockets hit Balad Air Base without causing any casualties or damage, an Iraqi military statement said. The base houses foreign contractors.

By Howard Altman

4 years ago

4 rockets hit Iraqi air base housing US contractors, no casualties

The incident was the latest in a string of attacks in recent weeks in Iraq that have targeted mostly installations that house Americans.

4 years ago

Rockets hit near Iraq base housing US trainers, no one hurt

The rockets landed outside Balad air base, and comes days ahead of a new round of so-called strategic Iraq-U.S. talks on April 7.

4 years ago