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March 25, 2026

US strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq reportedly continue as Baghdad warns of 'right to respond'

Iraq's Prime Minister al-Sudani threatened to confront and respond to U.S. airstrikes on PMF headquarters, calling the attacks violations of Iraqi sovereignty.

March 19, 2026

Pentagon targets Iran-linked militias in Iraq as Hegseth vows 'we will finish this' for fallen US troops

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said the U.S. is striking "Iranian-aligned militia groups" in Iraq, following the deaths of six soldiers.

March 17, 2026

Alabama gov orders flags lowered for Maj Alex Klinner after fatal Iraq plane crash; fundraiser garners $1.4M

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey orders flags at half-staff to honor three fallen Air National Guard members from Birmingham who died in an Iraq KC-135 incident.

March 16, 2026

US warns Iraq must act against Iran-backed militia attacks on American assets

Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces have been accused of attacking U.S. assets in Iraq as Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's government told to rein in terror proxies.

March 15, 2026

Pentagon identifies 6 US airmen killed in refueling tanker crash in Iraq after midair collision

The War Department confirmed the identifies of the six U.S. airmen who were killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during a mission.

March 13, 2026

6 US service members aboard refueling aircraft after mid-air collision causes crash in Iraq

A U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, killing all six crew members aboard. Officials say the loss was not due to hostile or friendly fire.

March 11, 2026

US diplomatic facility in Iraq struck by drone

U.S. diplomatic facility in Baghdad hit by suspected retaliatory drone strike amid State Department warnings for Americans to leave Middle East countries due to Iran conflict escalation.

March 9, 2026

Iranian Kurdish fighters say they’re ready to strike Tehran, waiting for opening

Iranian Kurdish opposition groups say they are prepared to challenge Tehran but are holding back as the U.S.-Israel-Iran war continues to unfold.

March 6, 2026

Iran proxies wage war on Israel, threaten US interests as Iraq slammed for not disarming them

Tension in the Middle East continue to escalate as Iran-aligned Iraqi militias expand targets from military bases to oil facilities, threatening regional stability.

March 5, 2026

Kurdish fighters watch for opening to strike Iran as Trump voices support

Kurdish opposition groups tell Fox News they're watching for opportunities to strike back against Iran as U.S. and Israeli military pressure intensifies.