Troops

Working To Prevent Military Confrontation: Iran President Amid Tension With US

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 16, 2020

Iran's president said Thursday dialogue with the world remained "possible" despite high tensions with the United States, and stressed that Tehran was working daily "to prevent military confrontation or war".

Army To Withdraw "Some" Troops From Northeast After Dip In Insurgency

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 15, 2020

The Army has decided to withdraw "some" troops from insurgency-affected states in the Northeast and move them to barracks as violence in the region has come down drastically, Eastern Army commander Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan said in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Rockets Hit Iraq Airbase Hosting US Forces, No Casualties Reported

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 15, 2020

Katyusha rockets targeted an Iraqi airbase north of Baghdad hosting US-led coalition forces, the Iraqi military said on Tuesday, in the latest attack on installations where American troops are deployed.

Minus 57 Degree Celsius In Siachen, Troops Face Avalanches

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Tuesday January 14, 2020

Well-rehearsed drills to escape from natural disasters have saved the lives of over 200 Indian Army troops in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, where temperatures fall to as low as minus 57 degree Celsius.

How Hours Of Forewarning Saved US, Iraqi Lives From Iran's Missile Attack

World News | Reuters | Tuesday January 14, 2020

By midnight, not a single fighter jet or helicopter remained out in the open, said one of the sources, an intelligence officer. Another Iraqi intelligence source said U.S. troops even seemed to know the timing of the attack, saying they seemed "totally aware" the base would be attacked "after midnight."

800 CISF Troops To Provide Security To Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh Airports: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 13, 2020

Airports in the newly created Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will soon have a new armed security cover of the CISF as the Centre has sanctioned about 800 personnel for the three civilian air facilities, official sources said on Monday.

US Says "Outraged" Over Missile Attack On Iraq Airbase Hosting Troops

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday January 13, 2020

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday he was "outraged" by another missile attack on an Iraqi airbase where US forces have been stationed, as neighboring Iran signalled a wish to de-escalate tensions.

4 Injured As Rockets Pound Iraq Airbase Hosting US Troops

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday January 13, 2020

Four rockets slammed into an Iraqi airbase north of Baghdad where US troops are based, military sources told AFP on Sunday, with security forces saying four Iraqi airmen were wounded.

18 UN Troops, 2 Civilians Injured In Mali Mortar Attack

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 9, 2020

Eighteen UN troops and two civilians were wounded Thursday in a mortar attack on a military base in northern Mali, a UN official said, in fresh violence in the war-torn West African country.

Iran May Have Deliberately Avoided US Casualties In Iraq Strikes: Report

World News | Reuters | Thursday January 9, 2020

Iran is believed to have deliberately avoided U.S. military casualties during retaliatory missile strikes on bases housing American troops in Iraq, following the U.S. killing of an Iranian general, according to U.S. and European government sources familiar with intelligence assessments.

Trump Says Iran Appears To Be "Standing Down", US Ready To Embrace Peace

World News | Reuters | Thursday January 9, 2020

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday Iranian missile strikes on bases in Iraq had not harmed any US troops stationed there and damage was minimal, an outcome he said showed Tehran wanted to de-escalate a standoff.

Iraq Says Iran Gave "Verbal Message" Informing About Attack On US Forces

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 8, 2020

Iraq's prime minister's office said Wednesday it had received "an official verbal message" from Iran informing it that a missile attack on US forces stationed on Iraqi soil was imminent.

"Resounding Blow Awaits Anybody Who Attacks Israel": Benjamin Netanyahu

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 8, 2020

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Wednesday that Israel would strike a "resounding blow" if attacked by arch foe Iran, as regional tensions soar after the US killing of a top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani.

Airlines Avoid Flying In Iran, Iraq Airspace After Missile Attack

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 8, 2020

A growing number of airlines said Wednesday they were avoiding Iranian and Iraqi airspace for flights to the region after Tehran fired ballistic missiles against bases housing US troops in Iraq.

"Slap In Face" To US: Iran Over Missile Attack On Troop Bases

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 8, 2020

Iran's supreme leader said a "slap in the face" was delivered to the United States, when the Islamic republic fired missiles at US troop bases in Iraq on Wednesday.