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. […]
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 […]