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Kurdish official warns US: ‘now is not the time’ to pull forces out of Iraq’

As the United States considers plans to withdraw troops from Iraq, Kurdish allies are sending a message: “Don't forget us.” “Now is not the time to reduce coalition forces in Iraq,” Treefa Aziz, the U.S. special representative for the Kurdistan Regional Government, told FOX News Digital. “Extremist groups such as ISIS and armed militias continue […]

Enslaved by ISIS in Iraq, Trafficked to Hamas in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Thursday that its soldiers had rescued a Yazidi woman who had been kidnapped and enslaved by ISIS in Iraq and then trafficked to Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. Iraq's Yazidi minority has been persecuted by ISIS, the so-called Islamic State, with many killed and starved to death, […]

Trump remark about US troop injuries in Iraq 'obviously not accurate': Esper

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday that former President Donald Trump's recent comments downplaying brain injuries suffered by U.S. troops in Iraq are “clearly not accurate.” When asked by CNN's Caitlan Collins if the former defense official considers these brain injuries to be just “headaches,” he replied, “Oh, that's obviously not accurate.” Esper, who […]

The US can leave Iraq. Really. 

Earlier this month, Iraq's prime minister said that the U.S. military no longer needed in his country. As surprising as it may sound, this is nothing new. Iraqi leaders are calling out to the usa Withdraw troops for many years. U.S. forces in Iraq completed their mission more than five years ago, in March 2019, […]

US military's mission in Iraq to wrap up by 2026

The U.S. military will end its current mission against the terrorist group ISIS in Iraq by the end of 2026, and move to a new phase that will likely include a significant withdrawal of U.S. troops from the country, according to senior U.S. officials. However, they added that Washington intends to maintain military presence at […]

US anticipates announcement to cut back troops in Iraq next week

Two U.S. administration officials said Friday that a long-expected agreement on reducing U.S. troops in Iraq is likely to be announced next week. The deal with Iraq comes as the fight against remnants of ISIS continues in Iraq and Syria and will lead to a reduction in U.S. troops in the country. “ISIS has certainly […]

Iran Moving Hamas, Houthis into Iraq as Biden Admin Watches

Iran is strengthening its influence in Iraq by allowing leaders of its proxy terrorist organization Hamas and the Yemeni Houthi rebel group to relocate there. The New York Times The news was reported on Sunday, just days after Iranian President Massoud Pezechkian concluded a visit to the neighboring country. Pezeshkian was elected in a special […]