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Trump Warns Iran Of 'Heavy Price' If U.S. Attacked In Iraq

President Donald Trump has warned Iran of a "heavy price" if it or its allies in Iraq attack U.S. troops or assets in Iraq.

Three French Aid Workers Released With Iraqi Colleague Following Baghdad Abduction

Three French aid workers and an Iraqi colleague have been released in Iraq two months after they were kidnapped in Baghdad, the French government reports.

Tensions Rise After U.S. Launches Strikes On Iran-Backed Fighters In Iraq

U.S. air strikes that killed several members of a pro-Iranian militia group in Iraq have heightened tensions in the region, with Baghdad denouncing the attack as an aggression against the country and Tehran warning President Donald Trump against taking "dangerous actions."

U.S. Conducts Retaliatory Air Strikes Against Iran-Backed Militia In Iraq

The United States is conducting retaliatory air strikes against an Iran-backed militia group operating in Iraq following a deadly attack a day earlier against a base hosting Western forces near Baghdad, the Pentagon says.

Freedom House Assails Russia, Iran For Protest Crackdowns, But Also Raps U.S.

Freedom House has assailed crackdowns on protesters in “authoritarian states" Russia and Iran, but it also criticized traditional defenders of democracy -- including the United States -- for turning their backs on traditional safeguard roles to pursue “populist agendas.”

U.S. Lists Leader Of Iran-Backed Shi'ite Militia In Iraq As 'Global Terrorist'

The United States has declared the leader of the Iran-backed Kataib Hizbullah (KH) militant group in Iraq a terrorist following a number of recent rocket attacks on bases hosting U.S. and other foreign troops in Iraq.

Iran's Deputy Health Minister, Tehran Lawmaker Hit By Coronavirus

Iran’s deputy health minister and a reformist politician have reported they have tested positive for the new coronavirus as the crisis over the outbreak continued to mount in the country.

U.S. Military Raises Injury Toll In Iran Missile Attack In Iraq

The Pentagon has raised to 110 the number of U.S. service members who suffered traumatic brain injuries during an Iranian missile attack on an air base in Iraq last month.

Coronavirus Concerns In Iran Amid Elections

Iranians are increasingly worried about the coronavirus after the country reported two more deaths among 13 new cases of the disease on February 21.

Iraq, Kuwait Restrict Entry Of Iranian Citizens Amid Virus Fears

Iraq and Kuwait have temporarily restricted the entry of Iranians into their countries in an effort to stem the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus following Iran's announcement that two people there had died from the disease.