Iraq

Terrorism 9 hours ago

US, Iraqi forces unleash airstrike on ISIS targets, kill terrorists hiding in cave

U.S. and partner forces in the Middle East launched airstrikes against ISIS fighters over the past week, killing some in a cave and capturing a cell leader.

Terrorism 3 days ago

ISIS increasingly unopposed following US withdrawal from Afghanistan, collapse of Syria

The Islamic State is seeing less resistance in areas of major security concern following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and potential troop drawdown in Iraq.

National Guard December 30

National Guard soldier dies days after Christmas in 'non-combat' related incident in Iraq

An Indiana National Guard soldier deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve died Saturday in a non-combat incident, Defense Department officials announced Monday.

Culture December 17

Pope Francis reveals he was nearly assassinated during historic Iraq trip

Pope Francis revealed an attempt on his life was foiled during his historic trip to Iraq, according to reports, reflecting on the event in his upcoming memoir.

Foreign Policy December 11

Biden admin extends $10B Iran sanctions waiver 2 days after Trump election win

The Biden administration has extended a sanctions waiver that allows Iran to access $10 billion in funds from Iraq – a move Republicans say frees up Iran to fund terrorism.

Politics November 16

Republican appears likely to flip majority-Latino California state assembly seat

Republicans in a majority-Latino district in California that includes Indio and Coachella are on course to flip a Democrat state Assembly seat red.

Iran November 13

Iran-linked attacks against US skyrocket by 600% since Oct 2023 Hamas attack on Israel: report

Iran-sanctioned attacks on U.S. personnel has surged since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel as Iran may pressure Washington to ease Israel's fight against Hamas and Hezbollah.

Iraq November 11

Iraq law could lower a girl’s age of consent as an adult from 18 to 9: it ‘legalizes child rape’

The law is going to a second vote by the country's government, but it has opposition from youth activist groups and from 215 women parliamentary members.

Israel November 5

Iran-backed Iraqi militia attacks Haifa, Israel with drones

An Iran-backed Iraqi militia launched a drone attack against Haifa, a port city in northern Israel, early Tuesday, according to Iranian state media.

Syria October 30

US hits ISIS camps in Syria, killing nearly 3 dozen terrorists

U.S. CENTCOM said its forces took out as many as 35 ISIS operatives, including multiple senior ISIS leaders, in a series of airstrikes this week across Syria as the fight against ISIS continues.