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More Fighting, Deaths, Oil Prices: 4 Worrying Points If US Invades Iran
In case of a ground invasion, US troops will likely be forced to fight on multiple fronts - Iran proxies Houthis in Yemen, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Gaza, as well as smaller Shiite militia in Iraq and Bahrain.
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Iraq Struggles To Balance US Partnership Amid Iranian Faction Pressures
Iraq granted pro-Iran factions within the forces the right to exercise "self-defence" but also promised to prosecute groups targeting US interests.
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Trump Honours 6 US Service Members Killed In KC-135 Crash In Iraq
US President Donald Trump attended the return Wednesday of six crew members killed when their refueling aircraft crashed during the Iran war.
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From Bahrain To Qatar, A Look At Key US Military Bases In Middle East
Amid tensions spiralling in the Middle East, Iran has warned of "severe consequences" for the United States after the US military joined Israeli forces to strike three nuclear sites in Iran early on Sunday.
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Amid Unrest, Trump Sends More US Troops To LA Than In Iraq, Syria Combined
US President Donald Trump has reportedly sent more American troops to the city of Los Angeles (LA) in California-- to curb the protests against his harsh immigration policies -- than those deployed in Iraq and Syria by Washington.
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US-Iraq Deal Would See Hundreds Of Troops Withdraw In 1st Year: Report
The United States and Iraq have reached an understanding on plans for the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from Iraq, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
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Multiple US Soldiers Injured In Rocket Attack On Iraq Base
A rocket attack on a base in Iraq wounded multiple US personnel on Monday, officials said, adding to already heightened regional tensions over an expected Iranian counterattack on Israel.
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4 Killed As US Carries Out 'Defensive' Air Strike In Iraq
American forces carried out a "defensive" air strike on combatants who were attempting to launch drones that were deemed a threat to US and allied troops, a US official said.
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Rockets Fired At Bases Hosting US Troops In Iraq, Syria
Four rockets fell in the vicinity" of Ain al-Assad base in Anbar province, an Iraqi security source said. Another security official said an attack occurred with "a drone and three rockets" that fell close to the base perimeter.
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Iraq Bans 8 Local Banks From US Dollar Transactions
Iraq has banned eight local commercial banks from engaging in U.S. dollar transactions, taking action to reduce fraud, money laundering and other illegal uses of U.S. currency days after a visit by a top U.S. Treasury official.
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Iran-Backed Group Suspends Military Operations On US Troops In Iraq
Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah announced the suspension of all its military operations against U.S. troops in the region, in a decision aimed at preventing "embarrassment" to the Iraqi government, the group said in a statement.
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US Begins Talks With Iraq On Withdrawing Foreign Troops
Iraq and the United States on Saturday held a first round of talks on the future of American and other foreign troops in the country, with Baghdad expecting discussions to lead to a timeline for reducing their presence.
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US Carries Out Strikes On Facilities In Iraq After Attacks On American Troops
US forces targeted facilities used by Iran-backed militants in Iraq in response to attacks on American personnel in both that country and Syria, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday.
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Pentagon Says Not Planning US Withdrawal From Iraq
The Pentagon said on Monday it was not currently planning to withdraw its roughly 2,500 troops from Iraq, despite Baghdad's announcement last week it would begin the process of removing the US-led military coalition from the country.
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900 US Troops Heading To Middle East Amid Heightened Tensions
About 900 more U.S. troops have arrived in the Middle East or are heading there to bolster air defenses for U.S. personnel amid a surge in attacks by Iran-affiliated groups, the Pentagon said on Thursday.
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More Fighting, Deaths, Oil Prices: 4 Worrying Points If US Invades Iran
In case of a ground invasion, US troops will likely be forced to fight on multiple fronts - Iran proxies Houthis in Yemen, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Gaza, as well as smaller Shiite militia in Iraq and Bahrain.
-
Iraq Struggles To Balance US Partnership Amid Iranian Faction Pressures
Iraq granted pro-Iran factions within the forces the right to exercise "self-defence" but also promised to prosecute groups targeting US interests.
-
Trump Honours 6 US Service Members Killed In KC-135 Crash In Iraq
US President Donald Trump attended the return Wednesday of six crew members killed when their refueling aircraft crashed during the Iran war.
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From Bahrain To Qatar, A Look At Key US Military Bases In Middle East
Amid tensions spiralling in the Middle East, Iran has warned of "severe consequences" for the United States after the US military joined Israeli forces to strike three nuclear sites in Iran early on Sunday.
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Amid Unrest, Trump Sends More US Troops To LA Than In Iraq, Syria Combined
US President Donald Trump has reportedly sent more American troops to the city of Los Angeles (LA) in California-- to curb the protests against his harsh immigration policies -- than those deployed in Iraq and Syria by Washington.
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US-Iraq Deal Would See Hundreds Of Troops Withdraw In 1st Year: Report
The United States and Iraq have reached an understanding on plans for the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from Iraq, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
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Multiple US Soldiers Injured In Rocket Attack On Iraq Base
A rocket attack on a base in Iraq wounded multiple US personnel on Monday, officials said, adding to already heightened regional tensions over an expected Iranian counterattack on Israel.
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4 Killed As US Carries Out 'Defensive' Air Strike In Iraq
American forces carried out a "defensive" air strike on combatants who were attempting to launch drones that were deemed a threat to US and allied troops, a US official said.
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Rockets Fired At Bases Hosting US Troops In Iraq, Syria
Four rockets fell in the vicinity" of Ain al-Assad base in Anbar province, an Iraqi security source said. Another security official said an attack occurred with "a drone and three rockets" that fell close to the base perimeter.
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Iraq Bans 8 Local Banks From US Dollar Transactions
Iraq has banned eight local commercial banks from engaging in U.S. dollar transactions, taking action to reduce fraud, money laundering and other illegal uses of U.S. currency days after a visit by a top U.S. Treasury official.
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Iran-Backed Group Suspends Military Operations On US Troops In Iraq
Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah announced the suspension of all its military operations against U.S. troops in the region, in a decision aimed at preventing "embarrassment" to the Iraqi government, the group said in a statement.
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US Begins Talks With Iraq On Withdrawing Foreign Troops
Iraq and the United States on Saturday held a first round of talks on the future of American and other foreign troops in the country, with Baghdad expecting discussions to lead to a timeline for reducing their presence.
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US Carries Out Strikes On Facilities In Iraq After Attacks On American Troops
US forces targeted facilities used by Iran-backed militants in Iraq in response to attacks on American personnel in both that country and Syria, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday.
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Pentagon Says Not Planning US Withdrawal From Iraq
The Pentagon said on Monday it was not currently planning to withdraw its roughly 2,500 troops from Iraq, despite Baghdad's announcement last week it would begin the process of removing the US-led military coalition from the country.
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900 US Troops Heading To Middle East Amid Heightened Tensions
About 900 more U.S. troops have arrived in the Middle East or are heading there to bolster air defenses for U.S. personnel amid a surge in attacks by Iran-affiliated groups, the Pentagon said on Thursday.
