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Top U.S. general arrives in Iraq amid protests, questions over Iran’s influence
Middle East
November 27, 2019
Top U.S. general arrives in Iraq amid protests, questions over Iran’s influence
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — The top U.S. general, Mark Milley, arrived in Iraq on Tuesday amid a spate of anti-government protests…
Saudi king approves hosting US troops to enhance regional security: SPA
Middle East
July 20, 2019
Saudi king approves hosting US troops to enhance regional security: SPA
RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman approved hosting US forces in the country to boost regional security and stability,…
US conducted cyber attack on Iran in response to drone downing: report
Middle East
June 23, 2019
US conducted cyber attack on Iran in response to drone downing: report
The United States launched cyber attacks against Iranian missile control systems and a spy network after Tehran downed an American…
Medic stuns courtroom saying he killed prisoner, not Navy SEAL on trial
Middle East
June 21, 2019
Medic stuns courtroom saying he killed prisoner, not Navy SEAL on trial
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) – A Navy SEAL medic testified on Thursday that he was responsible for the death of an…
US military asks Germany to extend Tornado mission in Syria
Middle East
June 8, 2019
US military asks Germany to extend Tornado mission in Syria
A US general has asked the German military to extend its aerial reconnaissance and tank missions in Syria to help…
US commander says he believes Iran threat still ‘very real’
Middle East
June 7, 2019
US commander says he believes Iran threat still ‘very real’
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran has chosen to “step back and recalculate” after making preparations for an apparent attack against US…
Trump prepared to talk to Iran but says always a chance of military action
Middle East
June 5, 2019
Trump prepared to talk to Iran but says always a chance of military action
LONDON (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump said he was prepared to talk to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani but that…
US Army Twitter question highlights toll of America’s wars
World
May 27, 2019
US Army Twitter question highlights toll of America’s wars
Days ahead of an annual holiday when Americans remember those who died while serving in the armed forces, the US…
US orders new troops to Middle East to counter Iran ‘threat’
Middle East
May 25, 2019
US orders new troops to Middle East to counter Iran ‘threat’
The United States said it was deploying 1,500 additional troops to the Middle East to counter “credible threats” from Iran…
Iran Guards chief says Americans have started ‘psychological war’
Middle East
May 12, 2019
Iran Guards chief says Americans have started ‘psychological war’
GENEVA (Reuters) – The United States has started a psychological war in the region, the commander of Iran’s elite Revolutionary…