Iraq

Iraqi PM Escapes ‘Assassination Attempt’ Drone Blast

Iraq's prime minister escaped unhurt from an "assassination attempt" in which an explosives-packed drone hit his Baghdad residence early Sunday.

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Turkey Extends Syria, Iraq Missions by Two Years

Turkey's parliament extended the military's mandate to launch cross-border operations in Syria and Iraq by two more years.

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Iraq Seeking ‘Russian, French, or South Korean’ Air Defense System

Iraq has allocated an undisclosed amount of money to purchase a "Russian, French, or South Korean air defense system," a member of the country’s parliament reportedly said.

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20 Years of Counterterrorism: Are We Getting Safer?

While the US has staved off a repeat of September 11, the country clearly has a long way ahead and some pressing challenges to resolve.

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Iraq Closes in on Turkish Weapons Deal Including Drones, Helicopters

The Iraqi defense minister reportedly revealed that Baghdad would buy a range of Turkish weapons, including armed drones and helicopters.

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Turkish Bombardment Kills Two in Iraq: Local Official

Two civilians were killed in Iraq's northern Kurdistan region by a Turkish army bombardment as forces battled the Kurdistan Workers' Party rebels.

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3 Dead as Turkey Raids North Iraq Clinic: Security, Medics

Three people were killed when a Turkish air raid hit a clinic in northwest Iraq.

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Five Iraqi Crew Killed in Helicopter Crash on Combat Mission: Military

Five Iraqi troops were killed when their helicopter crashed on a "combat mission" north of Baghdad.

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Biden to Meet Iraq PM, Announce ‘New Phase’ of US Deployment

President Joe Biden is expected to launch a "new phase" of US military presence in Iraq, ending combat operations but stopping short of full withdrawal.

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IS Claims Iraq Market Suicide Bombing That Killed Nearly 30

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that ripped through a busy market in the Iraqi capital ahead of Eid holiday celebrations, killing nearly 30 people. 

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