U.S. Places Troops on High Alert in Bahrain and Iraq Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions
Manama — The U.S. State Department has authorized the evacuation of non-essential personnel and family members from its embassies in
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Jordan’s King Abdullah and Iraq’s President Discuss Regional Issues
Amman — King Abdullah II of Jordan had a phone conversation with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid on Friday to
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Voter apathy and concerns about violence mark Iraq’s first provincial elections in a decade
Baghdad (AP) — Iraqis began voting for the first time in a decade Saturday to select new provincial council members,
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Iraq has reservations over an item in COP28’s final deal – statement
Dubai (Reuters) – Iraq has reservations over an item in the final COP28 deal that restricts its capabilities to work
Read MoreIraq’s Kataeb Hezbollah vows more attacks on US forces
Baghdad (Reuters) – Attacks by Iraq’s Kataeb Hezbollah militia against U.S. interests on Friday are the start of “new rules
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US embassy in Baghdad struck with seven mortars as attacks escalate
(Reuters) – Approximately seven mortar rounds landed in the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad during an attack early on Friday,
Read MoreUS embassy in Baghdad attacked with rockets, no casualties
Baghdad (Reuters) – Rockets were fired at the U.S. embassy in Baghdad on Friday in an attack believed to have
Read MoreIraq’s Green Zone housing US embassy targeted with rockets – sources
Baghdad (Reuters) – Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone housing the U.S. Embassy was targeted with several rockets around dawn on
Read MoreSuspected U.S. strike in Iraq kills five militia members, sources say
(Reuters) – A U.S. air strike killed five Iraqi militants near the northern city of Kirkuk as they prepared to
Read MoreAt least 10 killed in Iraq roadside bomb attack
Baghdad (Reuters) – At least 10 people were killed and 14 others wounded in an attack with roadside bombs and
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