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British Teenager Among Four Suicide Bombers in Iraq - Wall Street Journal Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:28:36 GMT

Wall Street Journal

British Teenager Among Four Suicide Bombers in Iraq Wall Street Journal LONDON—A British teenager is among four suicide bombers alleged to be behind an attack in Iraq on Saturday that killed at least 11 people, illustrating the front-line role foreign fighters from the West are playing in the conflict in Iraq and Syria ... Dewsbury in 'utter shock' over Talha Asmal's death in Iraq suicide bombingThe Guardian Talha Asmal as a schoolboy before he blew himself up in the name of ISISDaily Mail Family Shocked by UK Suicide Bomber's Reported Death in IraqABC News The Independent -Fox News all 405 news articles »

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Seventeen killed in battles near Iraq's Baiji refinery - Reuters Mon, 15 Jun 2015 09:20:53 GMT

Reuters

Seventeen killed in battles near Iraq's Baiji refinery Reuters BAGHDAD Seventeen people were killed in Iraq on Monday in clashes between Islamic State militants and pro-government forces in a town close to the country's biggest refinery, a focal point in efforts to counter the ultra-hardline Sunni group. The ... Islamic State turns to widescreen TV propaganda in IraqYahoo News Ignatius: Dueling Iraq manifestosSarasota Herald-Tribune all 323 news articles »

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Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:32:10 GMT

Huffington Post

Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, June 15, 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 ... Obama Rolls the Dice in Iraq -- Sort ofHuffington Post US military strategy in Iraq a 'disaster': AnalystPress TV Military airstrikes continue against ISIL terrorists in Syria and IraqDVIDS (press release) Kuwait News Agency -Yahoo! Maktoob News all 59 news articles »

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What is Iran's game plan in Iraq? - BBC News Mon, 15 Jun 2015 23:55:31 GMT

BBC News

What is Iran's game plan in Iraq? BBC News In Iraq today, there are reminders everywhere of how Iran's influence has grown since Tehran moved in to join the fight against so-called Islamic State (IS). The seizure of Iraq's second city, Mosul, by IS fighters one year ago was as much of a shock ... and more »

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Nouri al-Maliki undermines U.S. interests in Iraq, plots return to power - Washington Times Tue, 16 Jun 2015 01:58:10 GMT

Washington Times

Nouri al-Maliki undermines U.S. interests in Iraq, plots return to power Washington Times Iraq's former prime minister is playing a critical, backroom role in undermining the Obama administration's push for a more inclusive government in Baghdad, U.S. and Iraqi officials say, warning that Shiite hard-liner Nouri al-Maliki is still pulling ...

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Democrats, independents less likely to view Iraq, Afghanistan wars as mistakes - Washington Examiner Mon, 15 Jun 2015 18:49:35 GMT

Washington Times

Democrats, independents less likely to view Iraq, Afghanistan wars as mistakes Washington Examiner After 12 years of war in Iraq and Afghanistan, 51 percent of the 1,006 registered voters surveyed said the war in Iraq was a mistake while 42 percent said war in Afghanistan was a mistake, the Washington Times reported. Both surveys revealed a six ... Gallup poll: Americans now less likely to think the war in Iraq was a 'mistake'Washington Times all 2 news articles »

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Reversal or Refinement? Seeking Meaning to Obama's New Iraq Path - NBCNews.com Sun, 14 Jun 2015 09:10:33 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

Reversal or Refinement? Seeking Meaning to Obama's New Iraq Path NBCNews.com President Barack Obama's decision this week to increase America's training of Iraqi troops fighting ISIS was not what he contemplated when he completed a withdrawal of ground troops from the country in 2011. But a lot has changed since he boasted of ... Dempsey doubts need for deep US role in Iraq, urges patienceU.S. News & World Report In White House's Iraq debate, military brass pushed for doing lessWashington Post Lawmakers skeptical of WH decision to send more troops to IraqThe Hill all 126 news articles »

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Spending on Iraq-Syria operations reaches $2.7 billion - Military Times Mon, 15 Jun 2015 11:30:12 GMT

Military Times

Spending on Iraq-Syria operations reaches $2.7 billion Military Times The 10-month-old fight against the Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria has cost the Pentagon at least $2.74 billion, according to newly released Defense Department data. On average, that's about $9.1 million daily to cover the costs of flying ...

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David Cameron faces calls to sack Sir John Chilcot as Iraq Inquiry is delayed - Daily Mail Mon, 15 Jun 2015 11:27:20 GMT

Daily Mail

David Cameron faces calls to sack Sir John Chilcot as Iraq Inquiry is delayed Daily Mail David Cameron faces calls to sack the chairman of the Iraq War after it emerged it will not be published for at least another year. Ministers face calls for an urgent statement to Parliament on the future of the inquiry, as some urged David Cameron to ... Chilcot Iraq Inquiry report 'unlikely to be published for another year'RT Chilcot report into Iraq war 'unlikely to be published for another year'The Independent Scrap the Iraq War inquiry, suggests former Labour attorney generalTelegraph.co.uk Mirror.co.uk -Scottish Daily Record all 12 news articles »

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US top court rejects Iraq bid to revive 'oil-for-food' lawsuit - Reuters Mon, 15 Jun 2015 13:52:03 GMT

US top court rejects Iraq bid to revive 'oil-for-food' lawsuit Reuters The high court left intact a September 2014 ruling by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that Iraq's current government could not recoup damages under a U.S. anti-racketeering law over Hussein's effort to defraud the U.N. program. Hussein was ... and more »