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Iraq November 10, 2022

Iran-linked militia group claims responsibility for murder of American aid worker in Iraq

Tennessee native Stephen Troell was killed in Iraq on Monday. The Iranian-backed militia group Saraya Ahl al’Khaf has claimed responsibility for the murder.

Politics November 9, 2022

Biden confuses Ukraine city of Kherson with Fallujah

President Biden mixed up the Iraqi city of Al-Falluja with the Ukrainian city of Kherson during a press conference at the White House on Wednesday.

Iraq November 7, 2022

US aid worker shot and killed in Baghdad, Iraq

Gunmen shot and killed a U.S. citizen on Monday who was working as an aid worker for an international organization in Baghdad, Iraq, officials said.

Iraq October 23, 2022

ISIS resurfacing in Iraq as country looks to hit back at terror organization

The Islamic caliphate was defeated in 2018 and while ISIS has not taken over territory anywhere since, some observers worry that there are signs of it slowly regrowing in parts of Iraq.

OPINION October 17, 2022

Blake Masters' criticism of the military is way off base

I serve Arizona in the House of Representatives as a Democrat. But whatever our political persuasion, in Arizona we honor and respect service in our armed forces.

Iraq October 13, 2022

Iraqi lawmakers elect new president hours after rockets fall near parliament building

Iraqi officials have elected a new president, former minister Abdul Latif Rashid, only hours after nine rockets landed near the nation's parliament building.

Iraq September 29, 2022

Iraq summons Iranian ambassador following deadly bombing campaign

Iraq has summoned the Iranian ambassador following a deadly drone strike to deliver a diplomatic complaint. Nine people were killed and 32 were wounded in the drone strike.

Digital Originals September 21, 2022

ISIS is threat to entire human race, Iraqi foreign minister says in exclusive interview

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein addressed the continuing threat of ISIS, a budding partnership with China and the need for peace with Iraq's neighbors.

World September 18, 2022

US-backed fighters rescue tens of thousands of women and children in raid on ISIS al-Hol camp

The U.S.-backed Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces led a 24-day raid on a refugee camp in Northern Syria, resulting in the rescue of thousands of women and children from IS fighters.

OPINION September 11, 2022

On 9/11 anniversary, I think about serving in Iraq and now Congress

After our nation was ruthlessly attacked on 9/11 by those who wanted to instill fear in us, like so many others my heart was filled with resolve and a burning desire to serve.

OPINION August 31, 2022

Iraq is in political turmoil again. Why is Biden missing in action?

Iraq is in chaos. A political crisis is threatening the country's existence. But President Biden and his team are taking a hands off approach. Why?