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Soleimani, a general who became Iran icon by targeting US
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Soleimani, a general who became Iran icon by targeting US

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — For Iranians whose icons since the Islamic Revolution have been stern-faced clergy, Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani…
Militiamen withdraw from US Embassy but Iraq tensions linger
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Militiamen withdraw from US Embassy but Iraq tensions linger

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran-backed militiamen withdrew from the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Wednesday after two days of clashes…
US troops fire tear gas at pro-Iran protesters in Iraq
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US troops fire tear gas at pro-Iran protesters in Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) — U.S. troops fired tear gas on Wednesday to disperse pro-Iran protesters who were gathered for a second…
A decade of protests has reshaped the Arab world — and more change is on the way
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A decade of protests has reshaped the Arab world — and more change is on the way

Beirut, Lebanon (CNN) — When protesters flooded the streets of Tunisia and Egypt almost a decade ago, millions across the…
AP Explains: Who are Iraq’s Iran-backed militias?
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AP Explains: Who are Iraq’s Iran-backed militias?

Iran emerged as a major power broker in Iraq after the American invasion in 2003, supporting Shia Islamist parties and…
Trump deploys more troops to Mideast after embassy attack
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Trump deploys more troops to Mideast after embassy attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — Charging that Iran was “fully responsible” for an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, President Donald…
Iraqi supporters of Iran-backed militia attack US Embassy
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Iraqi supporters of Iran-backed militia attack US Embassy

BAGHDAD (AP) — Dozens of angry Iraqi Shia militia supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday…
Iraq warns US ties at stake after deadly strikes
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Iraq warns US ties at stake after deadly strikes

Iraq’s government warned on Monday that its relations with the United States were at risk after deadly American airstrikes against…
Top Iraqi militia leader warns of strong response to U.S. air strikes
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Top Iraqi militia leader warns of strong response to U.S. air strikes

BAGHDAD (Reuters) ⁠— A top Iraqi militia leader warned of a strong response against U.S. forces in Iraq following air strikes…
US strikes hit Iraqi militia blamed in contractor’s death
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US strikes hit Iraqi militia blamed in contractor’s death

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. carried out military strikes in Iraq and Syria targeting an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia blamed for…
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