Iraq

Iraq 4 days ago

Kurdish official warns US: 'now is not the time' to pull forces out of Iraq'

As the U.S. mulls over a plan to withdraw troops from Iraq, its Kurdish allies have a message: Don’t forget us.

Israel October 3

Yazidi woman held hostage for 10 years in Gaza rescued in Israel, US operation

A Yazidi woman held captive by a Hamas terrorist after she was abducted by ISIS a decade ago has been returned to her family after she escaped through coordinated efforts by Israeli and U.S. officials.

Iraq September 30

Pentagon plans to shrink US 'footprint' in Iraq, but declines to say by how much

The Pentagon has finalized plans to wrap up the U.S.-led mission to fight ISIS by next year, with many U.S. troops leaving the bases they have occupied for much of the past two decades.

TERROR September 11

Global war on terror rages as ISIS, al Qaeda expand 23 years after 9/11

Its been 23 years since al Qaeda hit the U.S. in the deadliest terrorist attack in history and sparked the Global War on Terror, though terrorism remains a major security threat across the globe.

Iraq September 10

US and Iraqi officials drawing up plan that could see American troops pulling out as soon as next year

Washington and Baghdad are working on a plan to draw down the U.S. troop presence in Iraq as soon as next year.

MILITARY August 31

US, Iraq team up to kill 15 ISIS operatives in early morning raid, US military says

A joint operation on Thursday by American and Iraqi forces killed 15 members of the Islamic State group in western Iraq, US Central Command announced.

Exclusive August 10

Iraq War veteran poses as '40s pinup model after surviving mortar attack

Pin-Ups for Vets, an award-winning nonprofit, was founded in 2006 by California resident Gina Elise. It raises funding to support hospitalized and deployed troops.

Middle East August 6

5 US service members, 2 contractors injured in rocket attack at al-Asad air base: defense official

A rocket attack on Ain al-Asad Airbase in Iraq on Monday injured five U.S. service members and two U.S. contractors, a U.S. defense official told Fox News.

World August 5

Several U.S. personnel injured in suspected rocket attack at Al Asad air base: officials

Ain al-Asad air base was targeted by at least two rockets on Monday evening, which injured "several" U.S. personnel. The attack comes as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

Olympics July 26

Olympics have first positive drug test after Iraqi athlete is accused of using steroids

Iraqi judoka Sajjad Sehen, 28, has been sent home from the Olympics early after testing positive for two anabolic steroids ahead of the opening ceremony.