Four service members are being evaluated for brain injuries. Four U.S. members of an international coalition fighting against ISIS were injured in a rocket attack in eastern Syria.…
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State Department Promises “Enduring Defeat” of ISIS
The Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS remains resolute. The Department of State reaffirmed the goals of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS last week. The Coalition thanked their…
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U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Attacked with Rockets
State Department says terrorists are responsible. The State Department reported that the American Embassy in Baghdad was targeted by multiple rockets Thursday. State Department officials said the attacks…
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Iraq Base Housing U.S Troops Attacked
No injuries reported, but attacks expected to rise. On Wednesday, a rocket struck a base that houses U.S. troops located near Baghdad’s international airport. The Iraqi government began…
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Armed Drone Shot Down Near Baghdad Embassy
U.S. remains concerned about attacks on American troops, personnel. American forces shot down an armed drone above the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, hours after a rocket attack on…
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House Panel Advances 2002 Iraq War Repeal
Proposed bill would limit executive powers. The House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee voted to move a bill forward last week that would repeal Congress’ approval of the…
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U.S. Troops Target of Rocket Attack
Ten rockets strike air base in Iraq. A military base in western Iraq that hosts American troops was the target of ten rockets launched on Wednesday. The rockets…
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U.S. Troop Draw Down Accomplished in Middle East
Levels of U.S. military in Afghanistan and Iraq at lowest since 2001. The Pentagon announced last week the completion of the draw down of U.S. troops that was…
Read MoreU.S. Embassy in Baghdad Attacked by Rockets
Outlawed Iraqi group is said to be responsible. Eight rockets targeted the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Sunday night. The embassy is located in the heavily fortified Green Zone.…
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President to Cut Troop Levels in Iraq, Afghanistan
“Time to come home,” acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller said. President Trump and his Administration are expected to cut the number of American troops in Afghanistan nearly…
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