Fox News | US troops arrive in Iraq's Anbar province amid ISIS fight Fox News A team of about 50 military personnel are visiting a U.S. military airbase in Iraq's Anbar province after President Obama authorized the deployment of up to 1,500 more American troops to bolster Iraqi forces in the region in the fight against the ... The war over President Obamas new war in Iraq Coalition Airstrikes Targeted Islamic State Leaders Near Mosul Dozens of US troops on ground in Iraq's restive Anbar province |
The Atlantic | How Three Veterans Uncovered the Iraq War's Biggest Untold Story The Atlantic John Ismay was in the business of tracking explosives and bombs in surge-era Iraq. His first week there introduced him to an open secret: Coalition forces routinely found chemical weapons, and within a month, a soldier in his unit suffered a mustard ... |
Sydney Morning Herald | Islamic State crisis: Australian special forces get Iraq clearance BBC News Australian special forces are finally moving into Iraq more than a month after arriving in the Middle East. Prime Minister Tony Abbott said the 200 troops would be helping Iraqi forces in the fight against Islamic State (IS). A prolonged legal and ... Barack Obama 'having conversations' with Australia to increase Iraq troop ... Australian special forces troops moving into Iraq, Prime Minister Tony Abbott ... Australian special forces moving into Iraq, Tony Abbott says |
The Guardian | UK launches first drone strike in Iraq against Isis militants The Guardian Britain has launched its first drone strike against Islamic State (Isis) fighters in Iraq. An RAF Reaper drone fired a Hellfire missile at Isis forces laying improvised explosive devices (IEDs) near Baiji, the site of Iraq's biggest oil refinery, over ... UK drone carries out first strike in Iraq Isis in Iraq: RAF Reaper drone carries out first strike against militants in ... British drones carry out first first strikes against Isil in Iraq |
Columbus forward Justin Meram named to Iraq squad for Gulf Cup FOXSports.com The necessary approvals and papers came through about a month ago and removed the last hurdles along the way. He received the news shortly thereafter: Iraq national team manager Hakeem Shaker included him in the squad to play in the Gulf Cup this ... Crew's Meram named to Iraq squad for Gulf Cup Columbus Crew midfielder Justin Meram called up by Iraq national team |
Businessweek | US veterans sue banks, claim they should pay for Iraq attacks Yahoo News NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wounded U.S. veterans and family members of U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq sued five European banks on Monday, seeking to hold them responsible for shootings and roadside bombings because they allegedly processed Iranian money ... Wounded Vets Sue Wall Street Over Iraq Attacks Barclays, HSBC Sued by US Soldiers Over Attacks in Iraq US Veterans Sue Major European Banks 'For Helping Finance Iraq Attacks' |
The Guardian | What is George W. Bush's only regret over invading Iraq? Yahoo News Though he has generally declined to critique Obama's presidency, Bush did write in his book that he regretted "subsequent developments and decisions" after he left office that contributed to the rise of ISIS, which threatened Iraq's struggling democracy. Bush addresses Iraq war and brother's 2016 run in discussing book on father Bush says rise of ISIS the only 'regret' for 2003 Iraq invasion ​Bush has no regrets about Iraq invasion, except rise of ISIS |
BBC News | Iraq's hardest fight: The US battle for Falluja 2004 BBC News Ten years ago, US troops and coalition forces fought their deadliest battle since the Vietnam War when they pushed into the Iraqi city of Falluja to root out Sunni insurgents. The BBC's Paul Wood, who was embedded with the marines at the time, recalls ... |
The Atlantic | The War in Iraq Is Still Hillary Clinton's Achilles' Heel The Atlantic During the 2004 election, Howard Dean said that when his Democratic rivals voted for the Iraq War, they called into question "their judgment and ability to sort out complicated issues regarding the most crucial decision any president has to make.". |
International Business Times | Iran says ready to help Iraq fight IS jihadists Yahoo News Iranian soldiers during the annual military parade marking the anniversary of Iran's war with Iraq (1980-88) in Tehran, on September 22, 2014. Iran says it is willing to help Iraq battle Islamic State jihadists (AFP Photo/Behrouz Mehri) ... Iranian-Backed Shiite Militias In Iraq Just Beat ISIS In Key Battle --And That ... Iraq security important for neighbors: Iran Majlis speaker Iran says ready to help Iraq fight ISIS |