Iraq

ISIS News & Updates 3 hours ago

US begins transferring ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq amid security transition

U.S. forces moved 150 ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq as CENTCOM began a transfer operation involving up to 7,000 radical prisoners.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics 4 days ago

US troops pull out of major Iraq airbase amid ongoing regional consolidation effort, progress against ISIS

The U.S. withdrawal of troops from Ain al-Asad Airbase was completed by Friday as part of regional consolidation following progress on ISIS as CENTCOM calls for "teamwork."

Iran 6 days ago

Armed Kurdish fighters try to breach Iran border as regional threat grows amid protests: reports

Turkey's intelligence agency, MIT, warned Iran's Revolutionary Guard about Kurdish fighters trying to cross the Iran-Iraq border during ongoing government crackdowns.

Russia January 14

US freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran

State Department halts visa processing for 75 countries including Somalia, Russia and Iran to crack down on applicants likely to become public charges.

Syria December 22

From Syria to Somalia, US troops remain deployed this holiday season under missions that never formally ended

U.S. troops remain deployed in Syria, Iraq, Somalia and Yemen under war authorities, conducting raids and airstrikes in conflicts most Americans have forgotten.

Politics November 4

Former Vice President Dick Cheney dead at 84

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who served under President George W. Bush during the 9/11 attacks and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, has died.

Politics November 4

Bush hails Cheney as 'the one I needed' as vice president

George W. Bush honors Dick Cheney's legacy following the former vice president's death, calling him a patriot and decent man in a heartfelt tribute.

Donald Trump October 19

Trump taps Detroit entrepreneur Mark Savaya, who boosted Muslim turnout, as special envoy to Iraq

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he was naming Detroit-area entrepreneur Mark Savaya, who helped boost Muslim American turnout for his campaign, as special envoy to Iraq.

Iran October 6

Iran expands it ‘shadow empire’ across Middle East as Trump pulls troops from Iraq, Syria

Iran has built parallel military infrastructure across Syria and Iraq over decades, creating a shadow empire that security analysts fear will grow stronger as the U.S. withdraws.

Iraq September 28

Iraqi president says nation is ‘100% safe’ amid lingering ISIS, militia concerns

President Abdullatif Jamal Rashid dismisses concerns about Iranian proxy influence in Iraq, insisting Baghdad maintains independent decision-making as U.S. troops prepare to leave.