Military Times | Carter: Iranian fighters in Iraq of 'great concern' Military Times Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Tuesday he is "very concerned" about reports that Iran and Shiite militias are taking over the fight against Islamic State militants in Iraq and potentially fueling sectarian strife in that nation. Carter, testifying ... Video shows Iraq soldiers, militia execute child Without US help, Iraq struggles to push into Tikrit Iraq intensifies assault on ISIL stronghold, Tikrit |
Sarah Palin's odd description of Iraq and Afghanistan deployment trends Washington Post (blog) “The strain on military and their families, it is enormous. During World War II the average deployment in the combat theater, it was six months. Korean War, nine months. Vietnam, 13 months. For Iraq and Afghanistan, an initial enlistment was 45 months.”. |
GoErie.com | Coalition Airstrikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, March 4, 2015 – U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials ... End aid to Iraq and the Syrian 'moderate' opposition CENTCOM Commander: US Ground Troops Not Needed In Iraq US-led coalition launches air strikes on Islamic State targets in Iraq, Syria |
Al-Arabiya | Iraq says it alone will decide on Mosul offensive Al-Arabiya Mosul is the largest city under the control of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) insurgents who have declared a cross-border caliphate encompassing eastern Syria and parts of western and northern Iraq. Its recapture would be a pivotal victory for ... Turkey Delivers Military Aid to Iraq Turkish defense minister pledges support to Iraq, Peshmerga Turkey to stand by Iraq in event of operation to retake Mosul: National ... |
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IS eager to confront US ground forces in Iraq Al-Monitor Since first seizing Iraqi territory in June 2014, the Islamic State (IS) has carefully selected targets based on a strategic vision of the regional conflict and global repercussions, often broadcasting its intentions in videos released online. Chief ... |
The Diplomat | Australia to Send Troops to Iraq The Diplomat Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott is getting at least one of his wishes: Australian troops will be deployed to Iraq in the fight against ISIS. By May, at least 300 Australians will be helping to train the Iraqi army, working together with troops ... Iraq training mission points to Abbott's strategic maturity Keep tight rein on our commitment to Iraq Sending Australian troops to Iraq is unlikely to make Iraqi army more of a ... |
Rudaw | Iraq's Sunnis: The choice between ISIS and Shiite militia Rudaw During that time, the city was the only “peace” town in Iraq, a Sunni city supported by its Shiite neighbor in the midst of a grave sectarian crisis induced by the brutal Baghdad government. Yet its siege was reminder of the fate that awaits the ... |
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty | New Video Shows 19 Tajiks Killed Fighting Alongside IS In Syria, Iraq RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty A new video shared on the Internet shows the photographs of 19 men identified as ethnic Tajiks who are claimed to have died fighting alongside the militant group Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. The five-minute video, titled Martyrs Inshallah Tajik ... |
Yahoo Sports | What happened to Marshall Henderson? He's playing basketball in Iraq Yahoo Sports Henderson is about as far away from his NBA dream as possible, and yet he finds himself in a much better place personally while playing in Iraq. "It's not as bad as people make it seem back home," Henderson told Yahoo Sports in a Skype audio interview ... Where in the world is Marshall Henderson? Believe it or not, Iraq Former Ole Miss star Marshall Henderson playing in Iraq |