Turkey January 16, 2024 ErdoÄŸan vows to expand military operation against Kurdish groups in Syria, Iraq Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan pledged Tuesday to take further military action against Kurdish-linked groups in Iraq and Syria.
Iraq January 16, 2024 Three armed drones intercepted and shot down near US base in northern Iraq Three armed drones were intercepted and shot down near a military coalition base in northern Iraq, where U.S. forces and international partners are stationed.
Iran January 15, 2024 Iran announces strikes in northern Iraq, Syria Iran announced Monday that it had launched missile strikes against "anti-Iranian" targets and "spy headquarters" in Iraq and Syria amid escalating regional tensions.
Turkey January 12, 2024 6 Turkish soldiers killed in apparent militant attack in Kurdish Iraq Six Turkish soldiers have been reported dead following a militant attack on a base in northern Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region, according to defense officials in Ankara.
Iraq January 5, 2024 Iraqi prime minister condemns US strike on a high-ranking militia commander Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said the U.S. drone strike in central Baghdad that killed a militia commander was a violation of Iraqi sovereignty.
Iraq January 4, 2024 US carries out strike targeting Iraqi militia leader in Baghdad: official The U.S. carried out a strike targeting and killing an Iraqi militia leader in Baghdad, a U.S. official tells Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital. The leader is believed to be behind attacks on U.S. forces.
Iraq January 3, 2024 Armed drone shot down over Erbil airport in northern Iraq, where US forces are stationed An Iraqi security agency said it shot down an armed drone near the Erbil airport, where U.S. forces are stationed. The foiled attack is the latest on U.S. forces in the Middle East.
World December 25, 2023 US retaliates after 3 American service members injured by Kataib Hezbollah attack in Iraq Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin announced that three U.S. service members were injured by Kataib Hezbollah terrorists during an attack on Monday, including one critically.
OPINION December 22, 2023 I fought in Iraq, Israel has a sacred obligation to protect innocents that all those in uniform share Fighting with the Marines in Iraq, I learned tough lessons that Israel must also understand in Gaza. The IDF has must protect innocents or end up creating more terrorists.
Middle East December 16, 2023 Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, ruler of oil-rich Kuwait, dead at 86 Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, the ruling Emir of Kuwait, has died aged, 86 just over three years after assuming power. Kuwait has the seventh largest oil reserves in the world.
Michigan December 15, 2023 Michigan imam's praise for jihad latest example of rising danger of extremism: expert A Michigan Islamic scholar's video celebrating and encouraging jihad was the latest example of dangerous extremism spreading across the internet and United States.