Terror Leader from Iran Visits Baghdad Unexpectedly
Brigadier General Esmail Qaani, in charge of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Quds Force, unexpectedly visited Baghdad on Sunday. This trip aimed to engage with Iranian-aligned politicians and militia groups, likely trying to sway Iraq’s emerging government. Reportedly, Qaani stated on Tuesday that he had set several “red lines” for Iran’s supporters in […]
Embassy Advises Americans to Depart Iraq Immediately, Citing Lack of Support from Baghdad Against Iranian Strikes
U.S. Embassy Alerts Citizens in Iraq The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issued a warning on Wednesday urging U.S. citizens to leave Iraq as soon as possible. This follows concerns about the Iraqi government’s inability to stop attacks and safeguard individuals. This warning came after the alarming kidnapping of American journalist Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad on […]
Journalist Abducted in Baghdad, Suspects Connected to Iran-Supported Militia
Abduction of American Journalist in Baghdad Freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted in Baghdad on Tuesday night. The US State Department indicated that an individual detained by Iraqi authorities has affiliations with Kataib Hezbollah, a Shiite militia that receives support from Iran. Iraq’s interior ministry confirmed the kidnapping of a foreign journalist but did not […]
US states Baghdad must take action against Iranian-supported militias in Iraq
Criticism Grows Against Iraqi Prime Minister Over Militia Attacks Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani is facing mounting criticism regarding his government’s failure to curb assaults by pro-Iranian militias, along with Iran itself, targeting American, French, Italian, and Kurdish personnel and facilities within Iraq. On Saturday, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issued a warning, advising […]
Baghdad diplomatic site hit by drone attack
Drone Attack Targets U.S. Diplomatic Facility in Baghdad On Tuesday, a drone strike, suspected to be a retaliation from a pro-Iranian militia, hit a significant U.S. diplomatic site in Baghdad, according to reports from the Washington Post. The facility in question was the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center, though, fortunately, no injuries were reported immediately following […]
A Baghdad afternoon and its political consequences brought Blackwater into the spotlight and damaged the reputations of four Americans.
Nisour Square and the Raven 23 Incident In September 2007, a convoy of 19 people, comprised of four armored Blackwater trucks, found itself in Nisour Square, one of Baghdad’s most chaotic intersections. What transpired there would ignite an international outcry and years of legal battles, branding four American contractors with the call sign Raven 23 […]
FACT CHECK: Video Shows 2003 Baghdad Bombing, Not Israeli Attack
Post Shared by X It claims to show Israeli forces bombing Lebanon. In the Middle East, force is the only language that is understood and respected. Yesterday, Israel regained the respect it lost on October 7th and showed the world its strength and resilience. This is how a nation protects its people and its pride.#Hezbollah […]