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July 6, 2021

Drone hits in vicinity Iraq air base in Erbil where US troops are stationed

A drone strike hit the Erbil Air Base housing U.S. troops in the northern region of Iraq Tuesday, but no injuries or structural damage have been reported, according to Pentagon officials.

July 5, 2021

NBC News historian fawns over Biden's 'half-century' of political experience: He's made 'very few mistakes'

NBC News Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss made clear his admiration for President Biden as he praised the latter's Independence Day address to the nation and declared that we were "lucky" to have him as president.

June 29, 2021

Rocket attack on US troops in Syria yields no injuries; response wounds at least 1 militant

A rocket attack on American forces in eastern Syria this week did not result in any casualties or injuries, officials said of what many deem to be a retaliatory act following U.S. airstrikes against facilities backed by pro-Iran militia groups.

June 29, 2021

After almost 20 years, US to leave Afghanistan's Bagram

For nearly 20 years, Bagram Airfield was the heart of American military power in Afghanistan, a sprawling mini-city behind fences and blast walls just an hour’s drive north of Kabul. Initially, it was a symbol of the U.S. drive to avenge the 9/11 attacks, then of its struggle for a way through the ensuing war with the Taliban.

June 28, 2021

US airstrike on Iran-backed facilities along Iraq-Syria border killed several militiamen: report

U.S. military action against three facilities along the Iraq-Syria border resulted in a number of casualties. 

June 28, 2021

Biden’s airstrikes seen as message to Iran while administration tries to revive nuke deal

President Biden’s decision to order airstrikes targeting facilities near the Iraq-Syria border that have been used by Iran-backed militia groups was a clear warning to Tehran while the administration continues to negotiate to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.

June 28, 2021

Senate Democrat wants explanation for US strikes near Iraq-Syria border

Sen. Chris Murphy, D.-Conn., said in a statement late Sunday that he hopes to be briefed on the President Biden-approved airstrikes against three facilities near the Iraq-Syria border that were conducted without the approval of congress.

June 27, 2021

US military launches airstrikes against three facilities on Iraq-Syria border

According to Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby, the facilities are used by several Iran-backed militia groups engaged in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attacks against U.S. personnel and facilities in Iraq.

June 23, 2021

Disabled Marine Corps veteran says he was kicked off Chicago flight because of service dog: report

A disabled Marine Corps veteran, who completed more than 130 combat missions in Iraq, says he was booted off a flight in Chicago on Wednesday because of his service dog, according to a report. 

June 23, 2021

DOD linguist sentenced for transmitting classified docs to Hezbollah

A former contract linguist stationed in Iraq with the Department of Defense (DOD) was sentenced Wednesday, for knowingly transmitting classified information to a Lebanese national with ties to a designated terrorist organization.