U.S. backs Iraq plan to move Lukoil West Qurna-2 to American firm
The U.S. government is backing Iraq's plan to transfer Lukoil PJSC's stake in the West Qurna 2 oil field to a U.S. company.
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U.S. military base in Iraq attacked by unknown drones
A drone attack targeted a section of the Taji military base operated by the Iraqi army north of the capital Baghdad, authorities said Tuesday.
U.S. strikes Iraq and Syria in response to deadly drone attack
The United States said its military forces struck more than 85 targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for an attack on U.S. troops in Jordan, the US Central Command said. "At 4:00 p.m. (EST) February 2, U.S. Central …
Iran hits U.S. facilities in Iraq: what we know about Erbil attack?
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have launched missile attacks on multiple targets in Syria and in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region. In Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, they hit U.S. facilities, in Syria - the base of the ISIS …
Pentagon chief makes unannounced trip to Iraq
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said U.S. troops are “ready to remain in Iraq” in his remarks during an unannounced trip to Baghdad on March 7, according to the U.S. press pool traveling with him. Austin said in a …
U.S. combat mission in Iraq to conclude by year end
U.S. President Joe Biden said Monday the U.S. combat mission in Iraq will conclude by the end of the year, an announcement that reflects the reality on the ground more than a major shift in U.S. policy. Speaking to reporters during an …
Rockets hit Iraq base housing U.S. forces
The U.S. military said Wednesday that two people sustained minor injuries after at least 14 rockets pummeled an Iraqi base that houses U.S. troops and other international forces. “At approx. 12:30 PM local time, Ain Al-Assad Air …
U.S. troops withdrawing from Iraq
The United States has started withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, Al Arabiya TV reported citing Iraqi parliament member Ali al-Ghanimi. He said that U.S. troops are beginning to leave 15 military bases in Iraq. In …
More U.S. troops diagnosed with traumatic brain injury after Iran strike
The Pentagon said 50 U.S. service members were now diagnosed with traumatic brain injury after missile strikes by Iran on a base in Iraq, 16 more than the military had previously announced. "As of today, 50 U.S. service members …
U.S. embassy in Iraq hit by rocket attack
At least three people have been injured in a missile attack on the U.S. embassy located in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on January 26, Iraq’s Alsumaria TV reported citing sources in Iraqi security services. It is not yet …
U.S. increases security around White House
Security has been increased around the grounds of the White House tonight in light of the current tensions with Iran, a U.S. law enforcement official said. A U.S. Secret Service official declined to comment, passing along a statement …
Had U.S. forces warning before Iranian missile strikes?
U.S. forces at Iraqi bases most likely had some warning before missiles launched by Iran struck this morning, thanks to a facility devoted to detecting and providing alerts about launches anywhere in the world, according to public documents and a …
Iran says 80 American soldiers killed in missile strikes
Iranian state television said that at least 80 American soldiers were killed in attacks involving 15 missiles Tehran launched on U.S. targets in Iraq, adding that none of the missiles were intercepted. State TV, citing a senior …
Iran attacks U.S. military facilities in Iraq
Iran has delivered missile strikes against at least two military facilities in western Iraq, where U.S. troops are deployed, a statement from Assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Jonathan Hoffman …
Iraq to respond with "legal action" if Trump imposes sanctions
Iraq will respond with "legal action" if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through with a threat to impose sanctions on the country, Iraqi lawmaker Anaam al-Khizaee said. "My next response to the …
NATO to hold urgent meeting over Iraq-Iran crisis today
NATO ambassadors will gather on Monday in Brussels for an urgent meeting convened by the head of the military alliance to discuss the situation in the Middle East after a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad killed a top Iranian general, a NATO official …
Assad condoles with Iran on Soleimani death
In his message to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Syrian president Bashar Assad expressed confidence that such a crime will reinforce Resistance Axis’ determination to stand against US destructive policies in the region as …
Protesters outside U.S. Baghdad embassy denounce air strikes
The U.S. ambassador to Iraq and other staff were evacuated from their embassy in Baghdad for their safety, Iraqi officials said, as thousands of protesters and militia fighters outside the gate denounced U.S. air strikes in Iraq. On …
U.S. explains attacks on Iranian-militias in Iraq
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed the recent attacks by the U.S. on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday night. "I made …
U.S. State Department plans to reduce staffing levels in Iraq by May
The U.S. State Department plans to dramatically downsize the number of American personnel in Iraq, according to a memo sent to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The document, dated December 6 and sent by Bureau of Legislative …