Iraq – Page 21 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Pentagon still ’working on’ deploying Patriot missiles to Iraq, admits Baghdad’s ‘permission’ hasn’t been granted

Posted on January 30, 2020January 30, 2020By Editor

The US Department of Defense says it is “working with the Iraqi government” to deploy Patriot missiles in the country, but admits it needs Baghdad’s “permission” – weeks after the Iraqi Parliament told foreign troops to leave. … Read More >Pentagon still ’working on’ deploying Patriot missiles to Iraq, admits Baghdad’s ‘permission’ hasn’t been granted

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US House votes to block funding for military action against Iran

Posted on January 30, 2020January 30, 2020By Editor

The House of Representatives has voted to restrict President Donald Trump’s ability to launch military strikes on Iran, and will debate a measure to repeal a 2002 act that gives the US broad warmaking powers in Iraq. … Read More >US House votes to block funding for military action against Iran

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A Million Iraqis Asked Us to Leave. We Should Listen.

Posted on January 27, 2020January 27, 2020By Editor

You wouldn’t know it from US mainstream media reporting, but on Friday an estimated million Iraqis took to the streets to protest the continued US military presence in their country. … Read More >A Million Iraqis Asked Us to Leave. We Should Listen.

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Three Rockets Strike US Embassy in Baghdad, One Hits Dining Facility – Reports

Posted on January 27, 2020January 27, 2020By Editor

Five rockets landed in Baghdad’s “green zone” on Sunday, where the US Embassy and various Iraqi government buildings are located, Iraqi sources said. … Read More >Three Rockets Strike US Embassy in Baghdad, One Hits Dining Facility – Reports

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US State Department ‘Vigilant’ After Reports of Missile Attack on US Embassy in Baghdad

Posted on January 27, 2020January 27, 2020By Editor

Three rockets were fired at the US Embassy in Baghdad’s green zone this Sunday, with one of them hitting its restaurant, according to media reports. The attack reportedly resulted in several casualties. … Read More >US State Department ‘Vigilant’ After Reports of Missile Attack on US Embassy in Baghdad

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Moscow Calls on Baghdad, Washington to Agree on Troop Withdrawal From Iraq

Posted on January 27, 2020January 27, 2020By Editor

Washington and Baghdad must come to a mutually acceptable agreement on the withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraq amid rising tensions in the Middle Eastern country, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said. … Read More >Moscow Calls on Baghdad, Washington to Agree on Troop Withdrawal From Iraq

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Five Rockets Strike Near US Embassy in Baghdad – Reports

Posted on January 26, 2020January 26, 2020By Editor

Iraqi activists held a rally on 25 January in the capital of Baghdad against the United States’ presence in the country, Iraq’s Alsumaria broadcaster reported. … Read More >Five Rockets Strike Near US Embassy in Baghdad – Reports

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Pentagon Says 34 Personnel Diagnosed With Concussions After Iran Strikes on Bases in Iraq

Posted on January 24, 2020January 24, 2020By Editor

Thirty-four US service members have been diagnosed with concussions and traumatic brain injuries after Iran conducted ballistic missile strikes on two bases in Iraq with half of them still undergoing medical treatment, Department of Defence spokesman Jonathan Hoffman said in a press briefing on 24 January. … Read More >Pentagon Says 34 Personnel Diagnosed With Concussions After Iran Strikes on Bases in Iraq

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‘Million-Man March’ kicks off in Baghdad to demand US troop pullout (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Posted on January 24, 2020January 24, 2020By Editor

A massive demonstration –called for by a prominent Shia cleric– has flooded the streets of the Iraq’s capital Baghdad, with thousands voicing their anger at the US military presence there. … Read More >‘Million-Man March’ kicks off in Baghdad to demand US troop pullout (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

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Multiple rockets hit Baghdad’s Green Zone, trigger sirens at US Embassy

Posted on January 21, 2020January 21, 2020By Editor

hree rockets have exploded inside Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone, which houses the US Embassy and other foreign diplomatic facilities. No casualties have been reported. … Read More >Multiple rockets hit Baghdad’s Green Zone, trigger sirens at US Embassy

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