Iraq - Page 22

November 15, 2022

It's time for Congress to take back control of military action and the responsibility for waging war

For decades, Congress has ceded its authority on military action to the executive branch. That constitutional responsibility needs to return to its rightful place.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.