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Bomber Joe Biden Strikes Iraq and Syria: Retaliation Breeds More Incidents

Posted on July 20, 2021July 20, 2021By Editor

Joe Biden is continuing down the path that began with George W. Bush, with military action used as a substitute for any real foreign policy. … Read More >Bomber Joe Biden Strikes Iraq and Syria: Retaliation Breeds More Incidents

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Washington denies its top envoy discussed withdrawal of troops from Iraq with Prime Minister Kadhimi

Posted on July 17, 2021July 17, 2021By Editor

The Iraqi PM’s office says he and the top White House envoy for the Middle East discussed the withdrawal of combat troops from the country. A senior Biden administration official denies it ever happened. … Read More >Washington denies its top envoy discussed withdrawal of troops from Iraq with Prime Minister Kadhimi

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RT reporter in Baghdad detained by Iraqi security forces

Posted on July 14, 2021July 14, 2021By Editor

A journalist working for RT has been detained in Baghdad, the network’s Arabic channel has reported. Press freedom advocates have argued he was unjustly arrested by Iraqi authorities and have called for his release. … Read More >RT reporter in Baghdad detained by Iraqi security forces

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More than 40 killed, scores injured as blaze ravages Iraqi hospital’s Covid-19 ward (VIDEOS)

Posted on July 14, 2021July 14, 2021By Editor

A hospital fire has broken out in the southern Iraqi city of Nasiriyah, reportedly killing at least 44 people, injuring 67 and marking the country’s second deadly blaze this year at a medical facility for Covid-19 patients. … Read More >More than 40 killed, scores injured as blaze ravages Iraqi hospital’s Covid-19 ward (VIDEOS)

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US troops attacked in Iraq as Iran rises in region (Full show)

Posted on July 10, 2021July 10, 2021By Editor

A new round of brazen rocket attacks were launched against US forces in Eastern Syria and Iraq. Iran-backed militias in the region are being blamed for the attacks, which have seen an uptick in recent times. Meanwhile, the Islamic State insurgency may be poised to make a comeback … Read More >US troops attacked in Iraq as Iran rises in region (Full show)

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Armed drone intercepted near US Embassy in Baghdad after rockets hit base housing American troops (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Posted on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021By Editor

An explosives-laden drone was shot out of the sky by American air defenses as it neared the US Embassy in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone, Iraqi security sources said, soon after rockets targeted a base housing US troops. … Read More >Armed drone intercepted near US Embassy in Baghdad after rockets hit base housing American troops (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

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US airstrikes in Syria & Iraq: Violation of international law?

Posted on July 1, 2021July 1, 2021By Editor

The US says it has carried out airstrikes against Iran-backed militias near the Iraq-Syria border in response to drone attacks on its forces in Iraq. A Pentagon spokesman said the strikes targeted “operational and weapons storage facilities” at three locations. Two days after the sentencing of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd … Read More >US airstrikes in Syria & Iraq: Violation of international law?

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Blinken says US airstrikes on Iraq & Syria send ‘clear’ message to Iran-backed militias

Posted on June 30, 2021June 30, 2021By Editor

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has defended US airstrikes on Iranian-backed militia targets either side of the Iraq/Syria border, claiming they were “necessary” and “appropriate” to send a “clear” message to these groups. … Read More >Blinken says US airstrikes on Iraq & Syria send ‘clear’ message to Iran-backed militias

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‘Blatant violation of sovereignty’: Iraqi PM, military condemn US airstrikes on its soil against ‘Iran-backed’ militia groups

Posted on June 29, 2021June 29, 2021By Editor

The overnight US airstrikes on Iraqi militias believed to have links to Iran have provoked a furious reaction from Baghdad, with both the PM and the country’s military condemning them as a “blatant violation” of Iraqi sovereignty. … Read More >‘Blatant violation of sovereignty’: Iraqi PM, military condemn US airstrikes on its soil against ‘Iran-backed’ militia groups

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Pentagon announces strikes on Iraq-Syria border ‘at Biden’s direction’

Posted on June 29, 2021June 29, 2021By Editor

The US executed a number of strikes on targeted facilities “utilized by Iran-backed militias” that were allegedly used to launch drone attacks against American personnel, the Department of Defense announced on Sunday. … Read More >Pentagon announces strikes on Iraq-Syria border ‘at Biden’s direction’

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