Over the next two years, troops will see their tours in eight countries extend to 12 months: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen and Iraq. Troops families won’t be …
The Latest: Iraq sees record daily cases as testing widens
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more …
In Iraq, shift away from Baghdad and toward Kurdistan
U.S. interests in the Middle East have remained the same regardless of who’s in the White House: prevent nuclear proliferation and the spread of terrorism, defend Israel, and of course keep the …
‘Looting is the price of freedom!’ Washington has conveniently forgotten its cynical advice to post-invasion Iraq
As the United States finds itself in the hot seat as protests and riots rage across the country, its unsolicited past advice in places like Hong Kong and Iraq under similar circumstances is coming …
I’m an Iraq Veteran. The Cops Are Treating Citizens Like They’re Under Occupation.
I recognize the fear cops can feel. But I’m not seeing the discipline designed to stop soldiers from pouring gasoline on a fire.
Early COVID-19 Preparation Saved Lives in Iraq
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) has fought the pandemic with every tool at its disposal to save lives and support countries with limited COVID-19 …
British troops ‘unlikely’ to face prosecution over Iraq abuse claims
British soldiers accused of committing war crimes in Iraq are unlikely to face criminal prosecution, the director of the Service Prosecution Authority has said.Only one case remains outstanding, and …
Iraq war: All but one war crimes claim against British soldiers dropped
British soldiers who have been accused of committing war crimes in Iraq are unlikely to face criminal prosecution. Independent investigators were asked to look at thousands of allegations made against …
UK soldiers unlikely to be prosecuted over Iraq war crime claims
British soldiers who have been accused of committing war crimes in Iraq are unlikely to face criminal prosecution. Independent investigators were asked to look at thousands of allegations made against …
There are as many National Guard members activated in the US as there are active duty troops in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan
More than 17,000 National Guard members are supporting the protest unrest response, which represents approximately the same number of active duty troops deployed in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan …