Eni S.p.A. E is in talks with OPEC member Iraq to build an oil refinery near the Zubair oilfield, which is located in southern Iraq, west of Basrah, per S&P Global Platts. The refinery is estimated to …
Attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq have increased, U.S. commander says
“For whatever reason, they’re not that successful at hitting anyone,” Gen. Frank McKenzie says. “I don’t know how long we can count on that continuing.” …
U.S. Troops Are Withdrawing From Iraq. Washington Should Continue Until It Hits Zero | Opinion
Caving to those who believe a permanent U.S. military presence is intrinsically connected to regional stability would tie thousands of U.S. soldiers to an indefinite deployment in the Middle East.
Decorated Iraq War veteran denied community supervision, facing 5 years in prison for pot possession
An Alabama circuit judge has denied a motion to release a disabled Iraq war veteran from jail following his marijuana arrest, citing his criminal record despite offers for pro bono post-traumatic …
Return of Saddam-era archive to Iraq opens debate, old wounds
A trove of Saddam-era files secretly returned to Iraq has pried open the country’s painful past, prompting hopes some may learn the fate of long-lost relatives along with fears of new bloodshed.
Army Ranger who rescued 75 hostages in Iraq to receive Medal of Honor
President Donald Trump will present the Medal of Honor Friday to Army Sgt. Maj. Thomas “Patrick” Payne for his actions saving dozens of hostages facing execution by the Islamic State in Iraq five …
With a battered economy, Iraq debates its contribution to OPEC+ oil cuts
By Rania El Gamal, Ahmed Aboulenein and Dmitry Zhdannikov DUBAI/BAGHDAD/LONDON, Sept 11 (Reuters) – A debate within Iraq over whether it should ask to be exempt from OPEC+ oil supply cuts has …
Trump says U.S. to cut Iraq troops to about 2,000 in ‘very short’ time
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that U.S. troop numbers in Iraq would be down to about 2,000 in a very short period of time. At a White House news conference, Trump went further than a …
Will Trump’s Troop Drawdown Plans Destabilize Iraq and Afghanistan (Again)?
Successive presidents have promised to finally bring the troops home. But time and again neither country has shown its security forces are strong enough …
US to Withdraw 2,200 Troops from Iraq by end-Sept
ISIS work together with our partners in Iraq and Syria. We are continuing to expand on our partner capacity programs that enabl …