May 18, 2022 George W. Bush makes unfortunate Iraq gaffe when condemning Putin's Ukraine invasion In what some have called a Frudian slip, former President George W. Bush mentioned Iraq while condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
April 9, 2022 Iran's president vows to continue nuclear activities President Ebrahim Raisi said Saturday that Iran will continue nuclear development activities as talks to revive Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers remain stalled, state media reported.
March 29, 2022 National Vietnam War Veterans Day is a time to recognize our guardians of honor As an eight-year U.S. Army veteran that served two years in Iraq, I know that there’s nothing you dream about more when you’re in combat than the moment you’ll come home.
March 29, 2022 Schumer pushes bill to assist veterans exposed to toxic materials: They 'deserve a hell of a lot better’ New York Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand held a press conference in support of the Honoring Our Pact Act that provides health care to toxic-exposed veterans.
March 13, 2022 Iran claims responsibility for missile barrage near US consulate in Iraq Iraq has claimed responsibility Sunday for a missile barrage near a U.S. consulate complex in Irbil, citing its motive as retaliation for the killing of two Revolutionary Guard members a few days prior.
March 12, 2022 Missiles fired toward US consulate in Iraq came from Iran: officials Iran fired a series of missiles toward the U.S. consulate in Erbil, Iraq, on Sunday, according to U.S. officials.
February 6, 2022 China increases Middle East investment as US backs out of region The Belt and Road Initiative would help China impose greater influence over Central Asia and the Middle East through increasing trade and construction contracts.
February 3, 2022 Who is Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi — the leader of ISIS killed in US raid? The Islamic State leader killed Thursday during a U.S. Special Operations forces raid in Syria was working undercover trying to rebuild the terrorist group, carried a gun wherever he went and once was detained by American forces in Iraq nearly 15 years ago, reports say.
January 26, 2022 Iraqi national pleads guilty to defrauding US refugee program: Justice Dept. A Iraqi national has pleaded guilty to defrauding U.S. refugee programs, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.
January 13, 2022 US Embassy in Baghdad targeted by 4 rockets: Iraqi officials At least four rockets targeted the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone on Thursday, two Iraqi security officials said. The area is home to diplomatic missions and the seat of Iraq's government,
