Business Insider | 2 Army veterans explain this ominous 2008 photo from Iraq Business Insider An ominous photo that an American soldier took during the Iraq War is shaping up to be one of the conflict's most iconic images for the members of one US Army squadron, according to two veterans writing in The New York Times. The photo shows Lt. Col. Islamic State offers swimming, sunshine, beekeeping in Iraq 'holiday brochure ... |
ArmyTimes.com | Army names 3 units for Iraq, Afghanistan deployments ArmyTimes.com About 2,550 soldiers with 10th Mountain Division will deploy in the next few months as part of Iraq and Afghanistan troop rotations, the Army announced Wednesday. The largest contingent will come from the division's Fort Drum, New York-based 1st ... Army Announces Upcoming Iraq, Afghanistan Rotations Pentagon announces upcoming Iraq, Afghanistan rotations Pentagon announces deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan; confirms drone strike ... |
Fox News | Obama invokes Iraq war debate in push for Iran deal, amid Dem defections Fox News President Obama vigorously defended Wednesday his nuclear agreement with Iran as one "the world unanimously supports," reaching back to blame America's invasion of Iraq -- and the overthrow of Saddam Hussein -- for emboldening Iran, while labeling ... In speech, Obama to compare Iran deal to Iraq War vote To press for Iran nuclear deal, Obama invokes Iraq war Didn't Like Iraq War? Then Trust Me on Iran Deal, Obama Says |
Business Insider | On top of everything else, Iraq is heading for a financial crisis Business Insider Oil exports are by far the most important segment of Iraq's economy, making up about half of the country's GDP and 90% of government revenue. Given the state's reliance on oil, investors pay careful attention to the conditions of the industry. And ... The roots of Iraq's coming financial crisis |
Joe Biden's infamous plan to divide Iraq, explained Vox Now that it looks like a Joe Biden presidential candidacy could actually happen, it seems inevitable that people will discuss what are said to be his considerable foreign policy chops. That includes one of his best-known and most controversial ideas ... |
ArmyTimes.com | Iraq war vet nominated for Army undersecretary job ArmyTimes.com The first Iraq war veteran elected to Congress has been tapped by the White House to serve as the new Under Secretary of the Army. Patrick Murphy, a Pennsylvania Democrat who served in the House from 2007 to 2011, was nominated Wednesday to take ... |
The Guardian | Tony Blair could face trial over 'illegal' Iraq war, says Jeremy Corbyn The Guardian On Newsnight, Corbyn made clear that he is opposed to British involvement in air strikes against Islamic State forces in Iraq and Syria. Prime minister David Cameron is hoping to win parliamentary support to extend Britain's involvement in the aerial ... Tony Blair could face trial for 'illegal' Iraq war, says the man who may soon ... Jeremy Corbyn: Tony Blair could face war crimes trial over 'illegal Iraq invasion' Tony Blair must face trial for war crimes over 'illegal' Iraq invasion, says ... |
Qatar Backs Turkey Over Bombing Raids In N. Iraq DefenseNews.com DOHA, Qatar — Qatar has broken ranks with the Arab League to give close ally Turkey its full support for airstrikes in northern Iraq, according to an official foreign ministry statement. On Tuesday, the Arab League condemned Turkey's actions and ... Turkey rejects Arab League chief's criticism of airstrikes in Iraq Turkey Rejects Arab League Criticism of Airstrikes in Iraq |
Sputnik International | Military airstrikes continue against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq DVIDS (press release) SOUTHWEST ASIA – On Aug. 4, coalition military forces continued to attack ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq. In Syria, coalition military forces conducted seven airstrikes using fighter, fighter-attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately ... US-Led Coalition Against ISIL Launches 29 Airstrikes in Syria, Iraq |
Deseret News | Clashes in Iraq's Anbar kill at least 17 government troops Deseret News No one claimed responsibility for these attacks, but Iraq sees near-daily bombings that are often claimed by the Islamic State group. All officials spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak to journalists. Associated Press ... Clashes in Iraq's Anbar Province Kill Government Troops Iraq: Clashes in Anbar kill at least 17 government troops |