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Iraqi officials claim killer of prominent analyst arrested

July 16, 2021

Iraqi officials claim killer of prominent analyst arrested

A year later, Iraqi police arrested the shooter in the killing of a prominent public commentator whose slaying sent shockwaves through the country, officials said Friday. Iraq's prime minister declared that with the arrest, his government has fulfilled its promise to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Navy SEAL who killed bin Laden recalls his time in Afghanistan: 'We should've been out of there' years ago

July 14, 2021

Navy SEAL who killed bin Laden recalls his time in Afghanistan: 'We should've been out of there' years ago

The Navy SEAL responsible for killing Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden reacted to the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO troops from Afghanistan on “Fox News Primetime," reflecting on his deployment to the region in 2005.

Death toll rises to 92 in blaze at coronavirus ward in Iraq

July 13, 2021

Death toll rises to 92 in blaze at coronavirus ward in Iraq

The death toll from a fire that swept through a hospital coronavirus ward climbed to 92 on Tuesday, Iraq’s state news agency reported, as anguished relatives buried their loved ones and lashed out at the government over the country’s second such disaster in less than three months.

Two US soldiers injured in Iraq rocket attack

July 7, 2021

Two US soldiers injured in Iraq rocket attack

Two U.S. soldiers were injured during a rocket attack on Ain al-Asad air base in western Iraq Wednesday, Army officials reported.

Iraq, Syria bases housing US troops attacked, 3 injured

July 7, 2021

Iraq, Syria bases housing US troops attacked, 3 injured

U.S.-backed Syrian fighters and American troops foiled an attack with drones Wednesday on a base housing members of the U.S.-led coalition in eastern Syria, the Syrian Democratic Forces said. In neighboring Iraq rockets hit a base housing U.S. troops, inflicting three minor injuries.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.