Trump calls US troop withdrawal from Iraq a great day
The US leader noted that Iraq will be left under the leadership of “wonderful” new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi
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US concludes military operation in Iraq
US and coalition forces have left Erbil Air Base, successfully concluding the 12‑year "Inherent Resolve" mission in Iraq, though Washington will continue limited assistance.
US military dismantling air defence systems in Iraqi Kurdistan
The US military is withdrawing from northern Iraq, with the dismantling of air defence systems underway in Iraqi Kurdistan and a complete withdrawal possible by month's end.
Baghdad rejects proposal to keep coalition forces
Iraq does not want the U.S.-led international coalition’s forces to remain on its territory after September 30, the date set by the country’s authorities as the deadline for the complete withdrawal of foreign troops, government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi said.
US forces to complete Iraq pullout by September 30
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has said that the September 30 deadline for ending the U.S.-led international coalition’s military mission in Iraq and completing the withdrawal of its forces is “fixed and final”.
Iran condemns US-Saudi strikes in Iraq
Tehran has condemned US and Saudi airstrikes in Iraq, warning that the attacks will lead to further escalation in the region.
Iraqi PM to visit Iran
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi is scheduled to visit Iran later this week following a trip to the U.S. where he met President Donald Trump, Iraqi state media reported.
Iraq to restart oil pipeline to Syria to bypass Strait of Hormuz
This issue will be discussed in mid-July between Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and US President Donald Trump during al-Zaidi's visit to Washington
Iraq warns it might leave OPEC - report
Iraq has considered leaving OPEC if the oil producer group does not allow Baghdad to significantly increase oil production, Reuters reported, citing sources.
Trump appoints US ambassador to Turkey his special envoy to Iraq
U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack his special envoy to Iraq.
US embassy in Iraq hit in missiles attack - report
The U.S. Embassy in the Iraqi capital Baghdad was hit in a missiles attack, Iraqi security sources said on Saturday.
CIA arms Kurdish forces to spark uprising in Iran - report
The CIA is working to arm Kurdish forces with the aim of fomenting a popular uprising in Iran, CNN reported citing sources.
Western forces to leave Syria by April
The U.S.-led coalition will completely withdraw its troops from Syria within a month, Syria TV reported, citing a government source in Damascus.
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.
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 …
