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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.

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.

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.

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.

October 31, 2023

US troops in Iraq targeted by drones, marking 25th attack in past 2 weeks: report

United States troops in Iraq were targeted by drones on Tuesday, marking the latest attack on American forces in recent weeks amid Israel's war with Hamas.

October 31, 2023

Iran proxies step up attacks against American forces overseas in light of US support for Israel

U.S. troops carrying out counterterrorism operations in Iraq and Syria have been the targets of increased attacks by Iranian-backed proxies amid Israel's war against Hamas.

October 25, 2023

US-led forces begin live-fire exercises in Iraq, Syria after 14 attacks on American bases left 24 injured

Coalition forces in Iraq and Syria, led by the United States military, will begin live-fire exercises, officials said. The weapons testing exercises include defense readiness tests.

October 23, 2023

Iran-backed militias in Iraq claim responsibility for attack on US military base in Syria

Iran-backed militias in Iraq claimed responsibility for another drone attack on U.S. troops stationed in Syria, days after a previous attack.

October 22, 2023

State Dept orders departure from Iraq of non-emergency government workers

State Department orders all non-essential U.S. government personnel and family out of Iraq after clearing similar departures for the U.S. Embassy Baghdad.

October 20, 2023

Timeline of attacks on US forces as threats increase in Middle East

U.S. forces in the Middle East have come under attack in recent days as tensions increase in the region as Israel escalates it war with Hamas.