US troops were injured in a heavy missile and rocket attack on the Ain al-Asad airbase on Saturday as US forces continue to come under attack due to President Biden's support for Israel's slaughter in Gaza. According to US Central Command, "multiple ballistic missiles...
Al-Sudani Says US-Led Coalition Withdrawal ‘Necessary’ for Iraq’s Security
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani reaffirmed on Thursday his desire for the US-led international coalition in Iraq to withdraw, saying it's "necessary" for the country's security. The coalition, known as Operation Inherent Resolve, is in Iraq in the name of...
Iraq, Pakistan Protest Iranian Missile Strikes on Their Territories
Iraq and Pakistan are both protesting Iranian missile strikes that targeted their territories in recent days as Tehran is defending its attacks. Iran said the strikes it launched in Pakistan targeted Jaish al-Adl, a Sunni Muslim militant group that operates across the...
New Jersey National Guard Prepares to Deploy to Iraq and Syria Amid Attacks
The New Jersey National Guard is preparing to deploy 1,500 troops to Iraq and Syria amid a spate of attacks on US bases in the two countries that started in mid-October over President Biden's full-throated support of Israel's onslaught in Gaza. It's unclear if the...
Iraq’s Prime Minister Says He Seeks a ‘Quick’ Exit of US Forces
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has reiterated his desire to end the presence of US and other international forces in Iraq and said he is looking to negotiate a "quick" exit, although so far no deadline has been set. "There is a need to reorganize this...
Pentagon Says US Has No Plans to Withdraw From Iraq
The Pentagon said Monday that it has no plans to withdraw from Iraq despite Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani saying he's taking steps to expel the US-led international coalition that's based in the country. "Right now, I'm not aware of any plans (to plan...
Officials Warn Biden Is Leading the US Into a Major Middle East War
As tensions are soaring in the Middle East due to the brutal Israeli assault on Gaza, US officials are warning that President Biden's decisions could lead to a major regional war. US officials told HuffPost that if Israel provokes a full-blown war in southern Lebanon,...
Iraq’s Prime Minister Moves to Expel US Troops After Drone Strike
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said Friday that his government is beginning the process that will lead to the expulsion of foreign forces, which includes about 2,500 US troops. "We are setting the date for the start of the bilateral committee to put...
US Drone Strike Kills Iraqi Militia Leader in Baghdad
A US drone strike in Baghdad killed a senior militia leader on Thursday, marking another significant escalation that could lead to a full-blown regional war. The strike killed Mushtaq Talib al-Saidi, also known as Abu Taqwa, a deputy commander of the Popular...
Suspected Israeli Airstrikes Kill at Least Six Militants in Eastern Syria
Three suspected Israeli airstrikes hit eastern Syria near the Iraqi border on Saturday, killing at least six militants. The strikes hit targets near the city of al-Bukamal in the Deir Ezzor province. Both the US and Israel have launched airstrikes in the area before,...