Washington Post | Iran rejects US action in Iraq, ISIL tightens Syria border grip Reuters On Sunday, militants overran a second frontier post on the Syrian border, extending two weeks of swift territorial gains as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) pursues the goal of its own power base, a "caliphate" straddling both countries ... In Iraq, militants press on toward Baghdad Secret US Plan to Aid Iraq Fizzled Amid Mutual Distrust ISIS fighters control much of Iraq's western border after seizing three more towns |
New York Times | Kerry Hints That US Would Support New Leader for Iraq New York Times ISIS fighters captured a major border crossing on Friday in a strategic move that could allow them increased control over important transportation routes. Of the three major crossings between Iraq and Syria, only one remains under Iraqi government control. In Middle East, Kerry urges US allies to unite against terror 'spillover' in ... Kerry: US 'not responsible' for crisis in Iraq, Libya US wants inclusive Iraq but won't choose its rulers: Kerry |
Fox News | Paul vs. Cheney highlights divide over US foreign policy in Iraq, larger ... Fox News Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul and fellow Republican and former Vice President Dick Cheney widened their divide Sunday over U.S. involvement in Iraq -- the latest in their sharp, public disagreement over American foreign policy. Paul, a potential 2016 ... Rand Paul: Blame Dick Cheney for Iraq violence, not Obama Cheney, Paul Trade Criticism Over Iraq War Dick Cheney, Rand Paul spar over blame for Iraq crisis |
New York Times | Kurdish Fighters Mull Whether to Defend Iraq TIME ... American Attack on ISIS in Iraq Could Mean Retaliation Back Home · Obama to Deploy Special Forces to Iraq. Jabar Yawar runs his pointer along a map of Iraq, indicating the territory now controlled by the militant group Islamic State of Iraq and ... In Chaos, Iraq's Kurds See a Chance to Gain Ground Oil Odyssey Offers Glimpse of Kurdish Independence in Iraq Kurds boost oil exports as Iraq crisis deepens |
TIME | Obama: Threat from Iraq Militants Could Grow TIME Barack Obama President Barack Obama speaks about the situation in Iraq, June 19, 2014, in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington. On Sunday, the President warned that Al-Qaida-inspired militants could grow in power. |
NPR | Congress Keeping Close Watch On Obama's Plans In Iraq NPR President Obama said he sent them to help Iraq's military confront the Sunni militants who've overrun much of northern Iraq. He said Thursday that U.S. would not take on another combat role in Iraq, but he didn't rule out all types of military support. Relief Over US Exit From Iraq Fades as Reality Overtakes Hope Obama's Test: Try to Avoid 'Mission Creep' in Iraq What's best path for US in Iraq? Your Say Interactive |
Aljazeera.com | Sunni rebels seize more towns in Iraq Aljazeera.com Sunni fighters led by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) have expanded their offensive in Iraq, capturing more territory from the government. ISIL, an al-Qaeda breakaway group active in Syria and Iraq, has taken the towns of Qaim, Rawah ... |
Fox News | Sunni militants capture towns, border crossing as offensive expands in western ... Fox News The Shiite militias formed in response to the current ISIS offensive could represent a dangerous wild card in the new battle for Iraq. The Mahdi Army, a militia loyal to al-Sadr, battled U.S. troops and was blamed for attacks on Sunni civilians during ... |
The Guardian | Iran opposes US intervention in Iraq, says Ayatollah Ali Khamenei The Guardian Iran's top leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Sunday he is against US intervention in neighboring Iraq, where Islamic extremists and Sunni militants opposed to Tehran have seized a number of towns and cities, the official IRNA news agency reported. Ayatollah of Iran Says US Should Avoid Iraq Iran top leader opposes US action in Iraq Iran's Khamenei Strongly Opposes US Moves in Iraq |
The Guardian | Isis captures more Iraqi towns and border crossings The Guardian Jihadist fighters in Iraq seized three border crossings into Syria and Jordan and four nearby towns over the weekend, giving the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Isis) control over much of the country's western frontier and directly threatening ... |