Iraq

Thousands Rally In Baghdad Against U.S. Military Presence

Thousands of Iraqis have gathered at two locations in central Baghdad after a prominent Shi'ite cleric called for a "million-strong" protest against the U.S. military presence in the country. 

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Trump, Iraqi President Agree On Need For Continued U.S. Troop Presence

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iraqi counterpart Barham Salih have agreed on the need for U.S. military to maintain its presence in the Middle Eastern country, the White House says following a meeting of the two in Switzerland.

Rockets Fall Inside Baghdad Green Zone After Deadly Nationwide Protests In Iraq

Three Katyusha rockets struck the Green Zone on January 21 in central Baghdad where many government buildings and foreign missions are located, Iraqi police sources told Reuters.

U.S. Military Now Says 11 U.S. Troops Injured In January 8 Iran Attack

The U.S. military says that 11 U.S. service members were treated for concussion symptoms following a January 8 Iran missile attack on a base in Iraq, despite earlier remarks by President Donald Trump that “no Americans were harmed” in the incident.

German Defense Chief Visits Iraq Amid Uncertain Future For Foreign Troops

Germany’s defense chief has made a surprise visit to Baghdad to meet with Iraqi military leaders amid uncertainty over the status of foreign troops in the country.

Pompeo Says Iraqi Leaders Privately Want U.S. Troops To Remain

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo maintains that various sectarian leaders in Iraq support the presence of U.S. forces in the country, despite public demands for them to leave.

U.S. Secretary of State 'Outraged' By Attack On Iraqi Base

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he is "outraged" by a rocket attack on an Iraqi air base on January 12.

U.S. Focuses On 'How To Best Recommit' After Iraqi PM's Request For Plan On Withdrawal

The United States has seemingly dismissed an Iraqi government request to discuss plans for pulling U.S. troops out of Iraq, saying the United States is "a force for good in the Middle East."

U.S. Military Presence In The Middle East

Video Purports To Show Iranian Attack On Iraq Base

Smartphone footage appeared to show the moment Iranian rockets landed at a military base in Iraq housing U.S. troops on January 8. Men can be heard shouting in Arabic on the video, which the Associated Press said appeared authentic.