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April 22, 2026

Why the Middle East agrees with President Trump more than America realizes

An immigrant who grew up on the Iranian border explains why millions across the Middle East see the current conflict as long-overdue confrontation.

April 7, 2026

American journalist kidnapped in Iraq is set free, must leave country 'immediately,’ her employer says

The American journalist who last week was kidnapped in Iraq has been released, according to Al-Monitor, the Middle East publication where she works as a freelance contributor.

April 6, 2026

IDF confirms IRGC intel chief killed; Quds Force commander also eliminated in strike

Israel announces IRGC intelligence chief Majid Khademi was killed in a precision strike that also took out Quds Force special operations commander Bagheri.

April 1, 2026

Reporter kidnapped in Baghdad known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments while living ‘frugal existence’

Award-winning American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in Iraq after brushing off threats that coincided with her coverage.

March 31, 2026

American journalist kidnapped in Iraq, employer says

Award-winning American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in Iraq according to Al-Monitor, a publication that provides coverage of the Middle East.

March 25, 2026

US strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq reportedly continue as Baghdad warns of 'right to respond'

Iraq's Prime Minister al-Sudani threatened to confront and respond to U.S. airstrikes on PMF headquarters, calling the attacks violations of Iraqi sovereignty.

March 19, 2026

Pentagon targets Iran-linked militias in Iraq as Hegseth vows 'we will finish this' for fallen US troops

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said the U.S. is striking "Iranian-aligned militia groups" in Iraq, following the deaths of six soldiers.

March 17, 2026

Alabama gov orders flags lowered for Maj Alex Klinner after fatal Iraq plane crash; fundraiser garners $1.4M

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey orders flags at half-staff to honor three fallen Air National Guard members from Birmingham who died in an Iraq KC-135 incident.

March 16, 2026

US warns Iraq must act against Iran-backed militia attacks on American assets

Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces have been accused of attacking U.S. assets in Iraq as Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's government told to rein in terror proxies.

March 15, 2026

Pentagon identifies 6 US airmen killed in refueling tanker crash in Iraq after midair collision

The War Department confirmed the identifies of the six U.S. airmen who were killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during a mission.