iraq
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PublishedApril 10, 2020
Missile defense systems now operating in Iraq, U.S. officials say
American and allied troops have been attacked by Iranian-backed insurgents in recent months.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2020
U.S. strikes in Iraq destroyed weapons depots, Pentagon says
Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie says tensions with Iran have not gone down, and the U.S. is beefing up military assets in the region.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2020
Rocket attack in Iraq kills 2 U.S. troops, potentially increasing tensions with Iran
A British service member and at least 12 other people were wounded in the attack at Camp Taji, about 17 miles north of Baghdad.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2020
Pentagon say 34 troops suffered brain injuries in Iran strike
President Trump initially said that no troops were hurt in the Jan. 8 attack, and later referred to the reported injuries as 'headaches.'
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2020
U.S. dismisses Iraqi request to work out a troop withdrawal plan
Iraq depends on Iran sanctions waivers from Washington to import Iranian gas to meet electricity demands, and the U.S. has consistently used this as leverage.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2020
Iran sends mixed signals as tensions with U.S. ease
Both sides appeared to step back on Wednesday after Iran launched a series of ballistic missiles at two military bases housing American troops in Iraq without causing any casualties.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2020
U.S. troops must leave Iraq, says outgoing prime minister
The United States' mission to fight the Islamic State has devolved into a U.S.-Iran proxy war, he says.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2020
Iraq again becomes a strategy problem for U.S.
The Pentagon plays down reports that it will withdraw troops following a vote by Iraq's parliament Sunday to expel them.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2020
Throngs mourn, Iranian leader weeps for general slain by U.S.
A turnout estimated to be at least 1 million people fill the streets of Tehran, and another massive crowd turns out in the holy city of Qom.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2020
Iranian cyberattacks feared after killing of top general
Potential targets include U.S. manufacturing facilities, oil and gas plants and transit systems.