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20 April

Iraq reopens a once-bustling border crossing with Syria, more than a decade after it was closed to trade following the rise of the Islamic State group.

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.

20 April

Land

Bea Castañeda

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.

18 April

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

7 April

Middle East

Syrian partner soldiers practice squad-level movement tactics in Syria, April 15, 2025. The training focused on individual and squad-level tactics to improve coordination, strengthen interoperability and build partner capacity in complex operational environments. This effort is part of the Coalition’s ongoing commitment to empowering Syrian partner forces to maintain regional stability and counter shared security threats. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Fred Brown)

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

1 April

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

Mar- 2026 -

27 March

War

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

24 March

Middle East

Iraqi forces members patrol during a military operation in Anbar province

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

20 March

Middle East

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte delivering a speech.

Staff Writer With AFP

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.

15 March

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP