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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Drone strikes target US military bases in Syria, Iraq as regional tensions from Israel-Hamas War escalate

October 19, 2023

Drone strikes target US military bases in Syria, Iraq as regional tensions from Israel-Hamas War escalate

Defense officials said drones targeted military bases in Syria and Iraq that are housing thousands of American troops, with minor injuries being reported.

US military intercepts 2 attack drones targeting Iraq air base where American troops are located

October 18, 2023

US military intercepts 2 attack drones targeting Iraq air base where American troops are located

The U.S. military intercepted two one-way drones targeting Iraq's al-Asad air base hosting American troops, two U.S. defense officials confirmed to Fox News.

Mystery solved as Iran-backed judge, who seeks Trump’s arrest, confirms invite to Washington, DC

October 10, 2023

Mystery solved as Iran-backed judge, who seeks Trump’s arrest, confirms invite to Washington, DC

Spokesperson for Iranian-backed Judge Faiq Zidan, who issued an arrest warrant for former President Donald Trump, tells Fox News Digital he's still coming to Washington, D.C.

Female combat veterans left in cold by loophole as group of women senators steps in

September 28, 2023

Female combat veterans left in cold by loophole as group of women senators steps in

Sen. Jacky Rosen and four other women senators are calling on the Defense Department and VA to ensure that female combat veterans get access to vital benefits.

100 dead, 150 injured in Iraq after fire erupts at wedding hall

September 27, 2023

100 dead, 150 injured in Iraq after fire erupts at wedding hall

A fire has erupted at a Christian wedding hall in a northern Iraqi building that contained plastic and flammable materials. At least a hundred people died in the blaze.

Netanyahu condemns Iran in speech, hopes for peace with Saudi Arabia on day 4 of the UN General Assembly

September 22, 2023

Netanyahu condemns Iran in speech, hopes for peace with Saudi Arabia on day 4 of the UN General Assembly

The fourth day of the United Nations General Assembly saw leaders from Israel, Iraq, and the United Kingdom addressed the world's challenges and pressing issues.