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

September 10, 2024

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.

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

August 31, 2024

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.

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

August 10, 2024

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.

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

August 6, 2024

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.

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

August 5, 2024

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

July 26, 2024

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.

Rockets launched at US forces stationed at Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq

July 25, 2024

Rockets launched at US forces stationed at Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq

A rocket attack was launched Thursday against Ain Al-Asad airbase, which houses U.S. troops. No one was injured, and the base wasn't damaged, an official said.

Iran 'one to two weeks away' from weapons-grade nuclear material as US continues sanctions relief

July 20, 2024

Iran 'one to two weeks away' from weapons-grade nuclear material as US continues sanctions relief

The U.S. has provided sanctions relief in a number of ways to Iran, arguing that the country can't access the funds directly and that funds are earmarked for specific uses, but critics disagree.

Evan Wright, author of 'Generation Kill,' dies at 59

July 16, 2024

Evan Wright, author of 'Generation Kill,' dies at 59

Evan Wright, the author of the book "Generation Kill," reportedly has died by suicide in California at the age of 59.

Iraq issues death sentence against wife of late ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

July 10, 2024

Iraq issues death sentence against wife of late ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

The wife of late ISIS Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been sentenced to death in Iraq after a court found her guilty of crimes against humanity and terrorism, reports say.