Iraq Reopens Border Crossing With Syria Shut for Nearly 13 Years
Iraq reopened a once-bustling border crossing with Syria on Monday, more than a decade after it was closed to trade following the rise of the Islamic State group.
Armor, Firepower, and Legacy: The Story of the M1 Abrams Tank
Learn how the M1 Abrams tank's composite armor and depleted uranium layers provide exceptional protection against modern anti-armor threats in this easy-to-read guide.
Strikes Kill Three Iranian Kurds in Northern Iraq: Opposition Group
Drone and rocket strikes in Iraq's Kurdistan region killed three Iranian Kurds, including two women fighters, an exiled opposition group said, blaming the attack on Iran.
Syria Military Source Says Drones From Iraq Targeted Area Near US Base
A Syrian military source said a drone attack originating from Iraq targeted an area in the country's northeast, near a base hosting US forces.
Strike Kills Three Fighters in Western Iraq
A strike on Tuesday in western Iraq killed three fighters from the former paramilitary coalition Hashed al-Shaabi, the alliance said in a statement, blaming the US and Israel for the attack.
Iraq Condemns Any ‘Aggression, Targeting’ of Gulf States, Jordan: Statement
Iraq condemned the targeting of the Gulf states and Jordan, a day after these countries issued a joint statement demanding Baghdad act to prevent attacks from its territory.
Iraq Armed Group Says Commander, Fighters Killed in Strike
A strike in western Iraq on Tuesday killed a commander and several fighters from the former paramilitary coalition Hashed al-Shaabi, the group said.
NATO Relocates Iraq Mission Due to Mideast War: Sources
NATO is "adjusting" its mission in Iraq, with a French military source confirming the non-combat force was being temporarily relocated because of the Middle East war.
Iraq Warns of Strikes Near Prison Housing IS Detainees
Iraq warned that drone attacks near Baghdad airport threatened the security of the nearby prison housing Islamic State group suspects.
US Embassy in Iraq Hit as Mideast War Enters Third Week
Explosions rocked the Middle East as a drone strike hit the US embassy in Baghdad and Tehran warned Emiratis to stay away from ports.
French Soldier Killed in Attack in Iraqi Kurdistan
An Iranian drone has killed a French soldier in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, his commanding officer said.
Attacks on Oil Tankers off Iraq Kills One
Attacks on two oil tankers off Iraq killed at least one crew member, an Indian national, as Iran pressed retaliations for US-Israeli strikes.
Strikes Kill Nine Iran-Backed Fighters Near Iraq-Syria Border: Security Officials
Air strikes killed at least nine Iran-backed fighters in Iraq near the Iraqi-Syrian border, two senior security officials said.
Strike Hits Former Paramilitary Base Near Iraq’s Mosul: Officials
An airstrike hit a base belonging to the Hashed al-Shaabi coalition in Iraq, according to officials from the former paramilitary alliance.
US Army Uses Remote Support to Repair Surgical Imaging System in Iraq
The US Army Medical Logistics Command has remotely repaired a surgical imaging device in Iraq with support from the US.
Over 2,200 IS Detainees Transferred to Iraq From Syria: Iraqi Official
Iraq has received 2,225 Islamic State group detainees, whom the US military began transferring from Syria last month, an Iraqi official said.
Iraq PM Candidate Maliki Denounces Trump’s ‘Blatant’ Interference
Iraq's main candidate for the premiership al-Maliki denounced Washington's "blatant interference," after President Trump threatened to end all support to the country if Maliki took the post.
Trump Warns US to End Support for Iraq if Maliki Returns
President Donald Trump threatened to end all US support for Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki, a former prime minister with ties to Iran, returns to the post.
More IS Detainees Heading to Iraq From Syria: Iraqi Officials
Hundreds of Islamic State group detainees were being transferred from Syria to Iraq on Saturday, the second batch since the US announced plans to relocate the jihadists there, two Iraqi security officials told AFP.
US Approves $110M Sale to Expand Iraq’s Military Satellite Communications
The US has approved a $110-million sale to expand Iraq’s military satellite communications network.
Iraq’s Militias Aren’t Disarming. They’re Buying Time
Iraq’s militias aren’t disarming, they’re staging a show to buy time while keeping real control of weapons, power, and parallel networks.
Vectrus Lands $252M US Air Force Deal to Maintain Iraqi F-16 Fighter Jets
The US Air Force has awarded Colorado-based Vectrus Systems a contract to support the Iraqi F-16 fighter jet program, following a similar $118-million deal inked in June.
Kurdish PKK Says Withdrawing All Forces From Turkey to North Iraq
The PKK's militants began withdrawing forces from Turkish soil to northern Iraq, urging Ankara to release jailed Kurdish leader.
US, Allies Reducing Forces in Iraq: Pentagon
US and allied forces are reducing their presence in Iraq, winding down a more than decade-long mission there against the Islamic State.
