American Troops, Iraq
U.S. to announce troop drawdown in Iraq: Report
The U.S. will announce a drawdown of military forces in Iraq next week, Politico reported, citing "two administration officials."
U.S. and Iraq Agree to Withdraw American Troops by the End of 2026
The agreement keeps alive the possibility that a small contingent of U.S. forces might stay in Iraq indefinitely.
US to announce plan to draw down troops in Iraq
Negotiations over the plan, which Iraqi officials have said publicly would lead to the 2,500 U.S. troops in Iraq leaving by the end of 2026, are in their final stages, the officials said. They acknowledged that the fight against the remnants of ISIS in Iraq and Syria isn’t over.
US anticipates announcement to cut back troops in Iraq next week
A long-expected deal to reduce U.S. troop presence in Iraq will likely be announced next week, two administration officials said Friday. The agreement with Iraq, which would reduce American
U.S. and Iraq Agree to Withdraw Nearly All American Troops by the End of 2026
The agreement keeps alive the possibility that a small contingent of U.S. forces might stay in Iraq indefinitely.
US expected to announce military drawdown in Iraq while ISIS missions continue
The U.S. government is expected to announce a troop reduction in Iraq shortly, two administration officials said on Friday. Negotiations between the Pentagon and Iraqi leaders have gone on for several months,
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Commander in Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah killed in Israeli strike in Syria
The Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah said that Abu Haidar al-Khafaji was killed in a “Zionist assault” at dawn in Damascus.
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Iraq's Amended Personal Status Law Could Make 9-Year-Olds Brides
At 9 years old, a girl should be in primary school. She is not old enough to drive a car, vote or hold a job, but according ...
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Talk of US Iraq withdrawal is disconnected from ISIS threat
Details of a future U.S. military posture in Iraq remain murky, but consequences of a premature withdrawal are clear, the ...
Once Considered Foes, Iranian-Backed Groups Get a Warm Welcome From Iraq
Hamas and the Houthis have opened offices in Baghdad, reflecting the two groups’ evolving relationship with Iraq as Tehran ...
Iraq Militia Battling US Troops Is 'Not Convinced' Biden Ready To Withdraw
Today, the war in Gaza has emerged as yet another catalyst for unrest in Iraq. Since the conflict erupted last October, the ...
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What Iraq's Urgent Energy Talks With Washington Really Mean
While Iraq continues to collaborate with U.S. firms on gas projects, China has increasingly filled the vacuum left by the U.S ...
Hostage's defiant nine-word statement as he was tortured by Iraq soldiers
John Peters was held prisoner for seven weeks by Saddam Hussein's regime, and was subject to beatings, mock executions and ...
US Seeks New Deal With Iraq After Baghdad Says Troops Not Needed
The US is seeking a new deal with Iraq that could keep American troops stationed in the country, after Baghdad said they are no longer needed as their original mission to defeat ISIS is complete.