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Rubio urged to punish Iraq with 'maximum pressure' sanctions for its 'complete subjugation' by Iran

May 28, 2025

Rubio urged to punish Iraq with 'maximum pressure' sanctions for its 'complete subjugation' by Iran

GOP lawmakers push for sanctions on Iraq, citing its subjugation by Iran and the need to halt U.S. aid, highlighting past policy failures and security concerns.

ISIS suspect arrested in New Orleans Bourbon Street terror attack that killed 14

April 29, 2025

ISIS suspect arrested in New Orleans Bourbon Street terror attack that killed 14

Iraq officials have arrested an ISIS member in connection with the Bourbon Street terrorist attack that left 15 people dead on New Year's in New Orleans.

Senior Islamic State leader killed in Iraq, Trump says his 'miserable life was terminated'

March 14, 2025

Senior Islamic State leader killed in Iraq, Trump says his 'miserable life was terminated'

The leader of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has been killed, with U.S. President Donald Trump saying he was "relentlessly hunted down by our intrepid warfighters."

Former Iraqi refugee living in Texas pleads guilty to conspiring to support ISIS

March 10, 2025

Former Iraqi refugee living in Texas pleads guilty to conspiring to support ISIS

Abdulrahman Mohammed Hafedh Alqaysi, 28, pleaded guilty to creating and developing logos for ISIS’s media wing, known as the Kalachnikov team.

Trump admin ends waiver allowing Iraq to buy Iranian electricity as part of 'maximum pressure' campaign

March 10, 2025

Trump admin ends waiver allowing Iraq to buy Iranian electricity as part of 'maximum pressure' campaign

The Trump administration ended a waiver that allowed the Iraqi government to buy Iranian electricity as part of its "maximum pressure" campaign on the Islamic republic.

GOP Rep. Joe Wilson trumpets 'Make Iraq Great Again!' message

February 28, 2025

GOP Rep. Joe Wilson trumpets 'Make Iraq Great Again!' message

Republican Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina shared the message "Make Iraq Great Again!" The congressman has indicated that Iran controls Iraq.

World braces for impact of Trump's 'maximum pressure' sanctions targeting Iran

February 25, 2025

World braces for impact of Trump's 'maximum pressure' sanctions targeting Iran

A new executive order will claw back sanctions waivers offered under the Biden administration to third parties that do business with Iran, with serious implications for global markets.

Obama fired top military officers to align Pentagon with his policy vision, now Trump set to do the same

February 21, 2025

Obama fired top military officers to align Pentagon with his policy vision, now Trump set to do the same

President Obama fired top generals and commanders who did not align with his vision over the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and now Trump is set to do the same.

Rep. Cory Mills denies wrongdoing as police investigate alleged 'assault'

February 21, 2025

Rep. Cory Mills denies wrongdoing as police investigate alleged 'assault'

Florida Congressman Cory Mills is under investigation for an alleged assault in Washington D.C. on Wednesday and his office tells Fox News he denies any wrongdoing.

Iraqi activists seek to oust Iranian influence, normalize ties with Israel

February 17, 2025

Iraqi activists seek to oust Iranian influence, normalize ties with Israel

Iraqi activists launched a campaign called "Iraq Only" to reject interference from Iran-aligned armed militias in their nation. Some of the organizers were kidnapped and tortured.