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US-led coalition halts MOST operations, focuses on own forces’ protection in wake of Iranian general’s killing

Posted on January 5, 2020January 5, 2020By Editor

The US-led coalition has announced it will put most of its operations on hold and focus on ensuring the security of its troops as tensions in the Middle East skyrocket after the death of Iran’s top general at the hands of the US. … Read More >US-led coalition halts MOST operations, focuses on own forces’ protection in wake of Iranian general’s killing

Iraqi parliament passes resolution asking government to cancel request for assistance from US-led coalition

Posted on January 5, 2020January 5, 2020By Editor

Iraq’s parliament has voted to have foreign troops removed from the country, heeding a call from its caretaker prime minister. The move comes after the US assassination of a top Iranian general and a commander of Iraqi militia. … Read More >Iraqi parliament passes resolution asking government to cancel request for assistance from US-led coalition

World

Islamist group Al-Shabaab attacks military base in Kenya that houses US & local troops

Posted on January 5, 2020January 5, 2020By Editor

Al-Shabaab jihadists have attacked a military base in Kenya which houses US soldiers along with local troops. The army said they managed to repulse the assault, killing four militants. … Read More >Islamist group Al-Shabaab attacks military base in Kenya that houses US & local troops

Damaged cars & swarm of US choppers: First footage of rocket attacks on Iraqi facilities housing Americans emerge (VIDEOS)

Posted on January 4, 2020January 4, 2020By Editor

Photos and videos purportedly showing the damage cause by a string of rocket attacks in Iraq have emerged on social media. The attacks, coming in the wake of the US strike on Baghdad airport, targeted areas containing US troops. … Read More >Damaged cars & swarm of US choppers: First footage of rocket attacks on Iraqi facilities housing Americans emerge (VIDEOS)

Iraqi air base housing US troops comes under rocket fire north of Baghdad

Posted on January 4, 2020January 4, 2020By Editor

Iraq’s Balad Air Base, which hosts a number of US forces and contractors, has been the subject of a rocket attack. At least three unguided projectiles have exploded inside the facility, reportedly causing no casualties. … Read More >Iraqi air base housing US troops comes under rocket fire north of Baghdad

35 ‘vital US & Israeli targets’ within Iran’s reach for potential REVENGE for General Soleimani’s death – senior IRGC commander

Posted on January 4, 2020January 4, 2020By Editor

Iran reserves the right to avenge the US’ killing of Major General Qassem Soleimani, with dozens of potential targets already on the list, a senior commander within the elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says. … Read More >35 ‘vital US & Israeli targets’ within Iran’s reach for potential REVENGE for General Soleimani’s death – senior IRGC commander

USA

3,000 more US troops headed to Middle East after Baghdad strike that killed Soleimani

Posted on January 3, 2020January 3, 2020By Editor

Another 3,000 US airborne troops will be deploying to Kuwait, to join the 750 already there, even as Washington warned Americans to leave Iraq after the airstrike that assassinated a top Iranian general. … Read More >3,000 more US troops headed to Middle East after Baghdad strike that killed Soleimani

Tehran Slams US for Blaming Iraqi Protests on Iran, Urges to Abandon ‘Destructive Policies’

Posted on January 1, 2020January 1, 2020By Editor

The American Embassy in Iraq came under attack on 31 December by a group of people protesting against recent US airstrikes on alleged Kata’ib Hezbollah bases in Iraq that claimed lives of at least 25 people. … Read More >Tehran Slams US for Blaming Iraqi Protests on Iran, Urges to Abandon ‘Destructive Policies’

Watch: Alleged US Troop Redeployment to Iraqi Embassy Besieged by Protesters

Posted on January 1, 2020January 1, 2020By Editor

Iraqis surrounded the American Embassy in Baghdad on 31 December and on 1 January following US strikes against Kata’ib Hezbollah bases in Iraq and Syria that claimed the lives of 25 people. … Read More >Watch: Alleged US Troop Redeployment to Iraqi Embassy Besieged by Protesters

Unrest at US embassy reveals Iraqis are fed up with American ‘occupiers’

Posted on January 1, 2020January 1, 2020By Editor

Anti-American sentiment has taken deep root in Iraqi society and ultimately fueled the fiery siege of the US Embassy in Baghdad, as the locals blame Washington for the sorry state of Iraq, military and political analysts tell RT. … Read More >Unrest at US embassy reveals Iraqis are fed up with American ‘occupiers’