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. […]
Soleimani’s Successor Reemerges in Iraq Following Unexplained Absence During Iran Conflict
Qaani’s Visit to Iraq: A Sign of Iranian Influence Amid Political Turmoil Brigadier General Esmail Qaani, who leads the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), made an appearance in Iraq on Saturday to engage with Shiite militias supportive of Tehran. This visit comes at a critical time as Iraq grapples with a […]
Journalist Freed Following Abduction in Iraq
Release of Abducted American Journalist Announced Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the release of Shelley Kittleson, an American freelance journalist who was kidnapped by the Iranian-backed militia, Kataib Hezbollah, in Baghdad, Iraq. In a post on X, Rubio expressed gratitude toward the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of the Army, and Iraq’s […]
Kataib Hezbollah, with Iranian support, is said to have freed an American journalist who was taken hostage in Iraq.
American Journalist Released After Kidnapping in Iraq An American journalist, Shelly Kittleson, was reportedly freed on Tuesday by the Iranian-backed militia, Kataib Hezbollah, just a week after being abducted in Baghdad’s streets during daylight. Two Iraqi officials informed the Associated Press that her release was confirmed. Kittleson, a 49-year-old freelancer, had been missing since March […]
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 Shelly Kittleson abducted in Iraq
American Journalist Abducted in Baghdad American journalist Shelley Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraq, amid rising tension in the region, according to U.S. and Iraqi officials. One of the suspected kidnappers is believed to be linked to an Iranian-supported militia. Kittleson was reportedly taken by four unidentified men while she was on Saddun Street on […]
US servicemember’s heartbreaking last message to father before dying in Iraq plane crash
Tragic Loss of U.S. Airman in Plane Crash One of the airmen who lost his life earlier this month during a refueling plane crash had, just a day before, expressed a haunting feeling about not returning home, according to his father. Tech Sergeant Tyler Simmons, aged 28, was calm during a phone call just before […]
Trump participates in a solemn ceremony for six U.S. service members who died in a KC-135 crash in Iraq
President Trump Honors Fallen Service Members at Dover Air Force Base On March 18, 2026, President Donald Trump traveled to Dover Air Force Base to commemorate six U.S. service members who lost their lives during Operation Epic Fury against Iran. Trump stood solemnly on the tarmac, showing national respect alongside Secretary of the Army Pete […]
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey directs flags to be lowered in honor of three Birmingham soldiers who died in Iraq
Alabama Governor Honors Fallen Soldiers On Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey ordered that the American flag be flown at half-staff to honor three soldiers from Birmingham who lost their lives in Iraq during the conflict with Iran. Authorities confirmed that six military personnel died in a tragic accident involving a KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft over […]