Iraq

Iraq 1 day ago

Explosion in northern Iraq kills 9 policemen, 3 others injured

An explosion in northern Iraq killed nine and injured three members of the police force. It has been confirmed that the explosive device was a bomb. No one has claimed responsibility.

Iraq 3 days ago

US announces return of Iraqi artifacts looted from museum during 2003 invasion

At the time of the invasion, the plundering of the Iraq Museum's collection became the subject of debate on Washington's ability to maintain order in Iraq.

Navy 5 days ago

USS Fallujah: Navy to name future assault ship after iconic Iraq War battles

The U.S. Navy is naming a future America-class amphibious assault ship after the two Battles of Fallujah, which took place in the Iraq War during the spring and winter of 2004.

MILITARY December 1

Soldier dies nearly 20 years after suffering severe injury in Iraq, laid to rest with full military honors

Former U.S. Army Sgt. Joel Gomez died 18 years after suffering catastrophic injuries during combat operations in Iraq and was laid to rest with full military honors.

Turkey November 30

Iran, Turkey blame Kurds for domestic problems and protests to justify invasion, air bombings: expert

Both Iran and Turkey face difficult domestic situations and see the Kurds as useful scapegoats for economic and domestic unrest on the homefront, according to an expert.

Turkey November 20

Turkey hits Kurdish militants with airstrikes days after Istanbul bombing

Turkey carried out airstrikes targeting Kurdish militants in northern Syria and Iraq on Sunday, days after a bombing attack killed six people in Istanbul.

Politics November 17

GOP veteran congressmen demand DOD, State Dept. respond to Iran attacks on US interests in Iraq

Two veteran GOP congressmen sent a letter to secretaries Lloyd Austin and Antony Blinken demanding they respond to the recent Iranian attacks on U.S. interests in Iraq.

OPINION November 15

It's time for Congress to take back control of military action and the responsibility for waging war

For decades, Congress has ceded its authority on military action to the executive branch. That constitutional responsibility needs to return to its rightful place.

Iraq November 10

Iran-linked militia group claims responsibility for murder of American aid worker in Iraq

Tennessee native Stephen Troell was killed in Iraq on Monday. The Iranian-backed militia group Saraya Ahl al’Khaf has claimed responsibility for the murder.

Politics November 9

Biden confuses Ukraine city of Kherson with Fallujah

President Biden mixed up the Iraqi city of Al-Falluja with the Ukrainian city of Kherson during a press conference at the White House on Wednesday.