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Iranian-backed militia launches rockets at Turkish base in northern Iraq

February 1, 2023

Iranian-backed militia launches rockets at Turkish base in northern Iraq

At least eight rockets targeted a Turkish base located in northern Iraq. The attack, which was claimed by an Iranian-backed militia, did not cause any injury or damage to the base.

Iraqi protestors rally near the country's central bank regarding the recent devaluation of the dinar

January 25, 2023

Iraqi protestors rally near the country's central bank regarding the recent devaluation of the dinar

The Iraqi dinar has been losing value in comparison to the U.S. dollar. The devaluation of the currency has led to protests outside of the central bank in Iraq.

Iraqi prime minister defends US troop presence, says it's necessary for fighting ISIS

January 15, 2023

Iraqi prime minister defends US troop presence, says it's necessary for fighting ISIS

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani says keeping a contingent of US and NATO troops in the country is necessary to combat ISIS forces.

Alabama woman who joined ISIS hoping to be allowed back in the US

January 9, 2023

Alabama woman who joined ISIS hoping to be allowed back in the US

An Alabama woman who fled home to join ISIS in 2014 is hoping to return to the U.S., saying she regrets he actions and vowing to be an advocate against extremism.

Building collapse in northern Iraqi city killing 3, injures 9

January 6, 2023

Building collapse in northern Iraqi city killing 3, injures 9

A building under construction collapsed Thursday in Iraq's northern city of Mosul, killing three and injuring nine. Workers were casting the roof of the building with cement.

CENTCOM says over a thousand ISIS fighters have been killed or captured in 2022 operations

December 29, 2022

CENTCOM says over a thousand ISIS fighters have been killed or captured in 2022 operations

The U.S. military's CENTCOM said that U.S. and partner forces have run over 300 operations against ISIS in Iraq and Syria, killing or capturing over 1,000 fighters.

US military families sue French company that pleaded guilty to supporting ISIS

December 27, 2022

US military families sue French company that pleaded guilty to supporting ISIS

A lawsuit brought by the families U.S. service members who were killed by ISIS claims French cement company Lafarge but profits while contracting with ISIS militants.

Explosion in northern Iraq kills 9 policemen, 3 others injured

December 19, 2022

Explosion in northern Iraq kills 9 policemen, 3 others injured

An explosion in northern Iraq killed nine and injured three members of the police force. It has been confirmed that the explosive device was a bomb. No one has claimed responsibility.

US announces return of Iraqi artifacts looted from museum during 2003 invasion

December 16, 2022

US announces return of Iraqi artifacts looted from museum during 2003 invasion

At the time of the invasion, the plundering of the Iraq Museum's collection became the subject of debate on Washington's ability to maintain order in Iraq.

USS Fallujah: Navy to name future assault ship after iconic Iraq War battles

December 15, 2022

USS Fallujah: Navy to name future assault ship after iconic Iraq War battles

The U.S. Navy is naming a future America-class amphibious assault ship after the two Battles of Fallujah, which took place in the Iraq War during the spring and winter of 2004.