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May 7, 2024

US repatriates 11 citizens from camps for relatives of ISIS militants in Syria

The U.S. has brought home 11 of its citizens from camps in northeastern Syria, housing family members of suspected Islamic State militants, officials say.

May 6, 2024

Turkey carries out new airstrikes in northern Iraq, killing 16 Kurdish militants

Turkey's defense ministry said the country carried out a new round of airstrikes targeting Kurdish militants in neighboring Iraq. The airstrikes killed 16 militants.

April 22, 2024

Turkish President makes first official visit to Iraq in over a decade

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in Iraq for his first official visit since 2011; Ankara seeks cooperation in its fight against a Kurdish militant group.

April 16, 2024

US approves potential $140M aircraft support deal for Iraq, Pentagon officials confirm

The U.S. State Department has given approval for the potential sale of aircraft contractor logistics support to Iraq, at an estimated cost of $140 million.

April 16, 2024

Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison detainee shares emotional testimony in trial against Virginia military contractor

Former detainees of Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison are suing Virginia-based military contractor CACI for what they claim is its role in the torture they suffered while imprisoned.

April 15, 2024

Republicans express deep concern over Iraqi PM visit to White House, connections to terrorist orgs

Republican lawmakers questioned the White House on its decision to host Iraqi Prime Minister Shia Al-Sudani on April 15, after Iraq was connected to Iran's attack on Israel.

April 11, 2024

How an Iraq War veteran coped with PTSD by using taste mindfulness and bourbon

U.S. Army veteran Fred Minnick became a world-renowned bourbon expert following his tour in Iraq. Minnick returned home to the U.S. with PTSD and trauma — and used mindfulness to heal.

March 25, 2024

Iraqi cop sentenced to death for killing security analyst is acquitted

Ahmed Hamdawi al-Kinani has been acquitted and released from prison following a retrial over the 2020 murder of prominent security expert Hisham al-Hashimi.

March 19, 2024

Turkish warplanes strike Kurdish militant positions in Iraq after attack kills soldier, wounds 4

Turkey's latest airstrikes on Kurdish militants based in Iraq comes shortly after a Turkish soldier was killed in an attack believed to be perpetrated by the PKK separatist group.

March 19, 2024

Iraq's former defense minister arrested in Swedish airport for alleged benefits fraud

Iraq's former defense minister, who holds citizenship in both Iraq and Sweden, was arrested on Monday in Sweden on suspicion of illegally receiving benefits.