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Iraq December 8, 2023

US embassy in Baghdad struck by mortar fire in early morning attack

The U.S. embassy in Baghdad, located in the center of Iraq's capital, was attacked early Friday morning when several mortar rounds struck the compound and landed near it.

Iraq December 1, 2023

Armed group kills 11 in eastern Iraq

A group brandishing firearms and explosives reportedly killed 11 people in the Muqdadiyah area of Iraq's Diyala province on Thursday night.

Iraq November 21, 2023

Iran-backed militia hits US forces at Iraq air base, injuring 8, prompting retaliation

An attack by an Iran-backed militia on U.S. forces stationed at Ain al-Asad air base in Iraq early Tuesday prompted retaliation from an AC 130 aircraft.

MILITARY November 17, 2023

US troops targeted in three more attacks at bases in Iraq, Syria, leaving one injured

A series of new terrorist attacks on three American bases in Iraq and Syria involving one-way drones have left one soldier injured, a Department of Defense report says.

State Department November 15, 2023

Critics slam Biden admin for waiver that gives Iran access to $10B fund: 'absolutely outrageous'

The U.S. extended a sanctions waiver that critics slammed as tantamount to continuing to fund Iran’s disruptive activities as its proxies attack U.S. forces across the Middle East.

Iraq November 14, 2023

Iraqi high court ousts parliamentary speaker after high-profile feud with opposing lawmaker

Iraq's Federal Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to oust Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi from Parliament alongside a rival lawmaker at the center of a high-profile public feud.

Pentagon November 14, 2023

Pentagon confirms 56 attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria since Oct. 17

Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh told reporters Tuesday that 56 attacks had taken place on U.S. troops since Oct. 17 within Iraq and Syria.

Julian Assange November 10, 2023

Squad and Marjorie Taylor Greene join 16 lawmakers calling on Biden to free Julian Assange

A group of bi-partisan lawmakers have written to President Biden calling for him to drop charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who published classified documents.

OPINION November 10, 2023

This Veterans Day we should honor those who served, not just enjoy holiday sales

Veterans Day has to mean more than just barbecues and big sales. We should honor those who served by understanding their sacrifices and helping them find a place in civilian life.

Syria November 9, 2023

US conducts airstrike on Syrian weapons facility used by Iran in response to attacks on American troops

U.S. forces targeted a Syrian weapons storage facility in an airstrike Wednesday in response to attacks on American troops in Iraq and Syria.

MILITARY November 1, 2023

Timeline: US forces in Iraq and Syria were attacked at least 28 times between since Oct. 17

American forces and bases in Iraq and Syria were the targets of at least 28 attacks as Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza has escalated tensions in the Middle East.