Candidate backed by Trump promises to give congressional salary to Iraq War veteran
Anthony Constantino’s Generous Pledge to Veteran’s Family Anthony Constantino, a Republican vying for a House seat and backed by President Trump, recently announced he will donate $174,000—equivalent to a year’s salary—to the family of Sergeant Eddie Ryan, a wounded veteran from the Iraq War. This pledge will stand regardless of the outcome in the New […]
Rep. Khanna on Graham Platner: ‘We Hurt Many People’ by Sending Them to Iraq
Discussion on Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner During an appearance on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) spoke about the controversy surrounding Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate from Maine, acknowledging the harm caused to many people. Margaret Brennan mentioned a woman named Lindsey Fifield, who was in a relationship with Platner for […]
Former ’60 Minutes’ host Scott Pelley criticized for saying he was ‘in combat’ in Iraq and Afghanistan
Scott Perry, recently dismissed from “60 Minutes,” is drawing criticism for boasting about his experience in combat zones in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Ukraine, especially in light of his abrupt removal from CBS News. “I served in combat in Afghanistan. I served in combat in Iraq. I went to combat zones in Ukraine multiple times. I […]
Drone and missile strikes aim at cargo vessels close to Iraq
A cargo ship operating near Umm Qasr port in Iraq was struck by a drone attack on Monday. The following day, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) took responsibility for a missile attack on a commercial vessel, asserting it was justified retaliation against “terrorist” US forces after an incident involving an Iranian ship. The initial […]
Trump appoints US ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack as representative to Syria and Iraq
US Ambassador Barrack’s Expanded Role President Donald Trump has given U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, a broader mission as special envoy to both Syria and Iraq, aiming to foster lasting peace in the Middle East. In a post on Truth Social, President Trump expressed his satisfaction, stating, “I am pleased to announce that U.S. […]
Iraq Looks Into Drone Strike at UAE Nuclear Facility
UAE Urges Iraq to Investigate Drone Attack on Nuclear Plant The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has called for the Iraqi government to look into a drone strike on the Baraka nuclear power plant, which originated from Iraq. The UAE expects Iraq to take necessary actions to ensure that Iranian-backed groups do not use its territory […]
Iraq war veteran campaigning for Maine Senate receives criticism over Reddit comments
A Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine is encountering intense criticism after some of his past social media posts resurfaced. These comments touch on sensitive topics like race, sexuality, and political violence, alongside his own political views. Graham Platner, a 41-year-old Marine Corps veteran, attributed his previous online behavior to struggles with depression […]
Iraq militia leader faces charges as expert cautions about jihad risks in the US
National security experts are raising alarms about “dangerous intelligence sources” linked to “jihad”-style terrorist activities on American soil. This follows the Justice Department’s announcement of charges against Iraqi militia leaders for orchestrating terrorist attacks in the U.S. Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, an Iraqi national and leader of the Iranian-backed group Kataib Hezbollah, has been […]
Trump supports the nomination of Iraqi PM-designate Ali al-Zaidi and praises the future partnership between the U.S. and Iraq.
Trump Endorses Iraqi Prime Minister Nominee Ali al-Zaidi President Donald Trump has officially supported the nomination of Ali al-Zaidi as Iraq’s prime minister, indicating a potential shift in U.S.-Iraq diplomatic relations. After a direct conversation with al-Zaidi, Trump issued a statement portraying this nomination as the start of a positive chapter for Iraq. He expressed […]
State Department cautions Iraq about Iran-backed groups as report says US stopped dollar payments
U.S. Takes Tough Stance on Iranian-Backed Militias in Iraq The Trump administration is reportedly increasing pressure on Iraq to disband the Iranian-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), which are integrated into the Iraqi government. This move follows a series of attacks targeting U.S. military personnel and facilities. Amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the ceasefire between the U.S. […]