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Daniel Hoffman: Iraq on the brink — Here's why it matters to Americans

April 24, 2020

Daniel Hoffman: Iraq on the brink — Here's why it matters to Americans

Reeling from decades of war, economic sanctions and domestic corruption, Iraq is facing its worst crisis since ISIS captured Mosul in 2014.

ISIS claims responsibility for rocket attack on US base in Afghanistan

April 9, 2020

ISIS claims responsibility for rocket attack on US base in Afghanistan

ISIS claimed responsibility for a rocket attack on Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan early Thursday morning.

Iraqis protest burying coronavirus dead, defy government and gather for mass pilgrimage

March 25, 2020

Iraqis protest burying coronavirus dead, defy government and gather for mass pilgrimage

In the already battle-worn Iraq, security forces are now struggling to control much of the country in the face of the ascending coronavirus pandemic.

New ISIS leader to be labeled 'specially designated global terrorist' by US

March 17, 2020

New ISIS leader to be labeled 'specially designated global terrorist' by US

The new leader of the Islamic State (ISIS) group has been declared a “specially designated global terrorist," according to the State Department.

ISIS advises terrorists on coronavirus to avoid Europe for jihad

March 15, 2020

ISIS advises terrorists on coronavirus to avoid Europe for jihad

After years of urging its terrorists to attack major European cities, ISIS is now advising them to steer clear due to the coronavirus, according to the New York Post.

Rocket fire hits base in Iraq housing US troops, killing 2 Americans, 1 Briton, military says

March 12, 2020

Rocket fire hits base in Iraq housing US troops, killing 2 Americans, 1 Briton, military says

Two Americans and one Briton were killed as approximately 18 Katyusha rockets hit an Iraqi base housing U.S. troops Wednesday, the U.S. military said in a statement.

US servicemen killed in Iraq during mission against ISIS identified, were part of Marine Raider Battalion

March 10, 2020

US servicemen killed in Iraq during mission against ISIS identified, were part of Marine Raider Battalion

Two U.S. Marines killed by “enemy forces” during a mission to eliminate an ISIS terrorist stronghold in north-central Iraq on Sunday have been identified.

James Carafano: Syria is the war nobody wins, except maybe Trump

March 10, 2020

James Carafano: Syria is the war nobody wins, except maybe Trump

Syria is a big headache for many world leaders, but Trump has more to be happy about than most.

Missouri man gets 19 years in prison for role in ISIS attack planning

March 4, 2020

Missouri man gets 19 years in prison for role in ISIS attack planning

A Missouri man accused of plotting a terrorist attack with who he believed to be members of the Islamic State, but were really undercover FBI agents, was sentenced Wednesday to 19 years in prison.

Lindsey Graham on US-Taliban peace agreement: 'Let's give it a try'

February 29, 2020

Lindsey Graham on US-Taliban peace agreement: 'Let's give it a try'

America should give the peace agreement with the Taliban a chance, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Saturday.