Latest "iran-backed militias" stories

As US forces in Iraq and Syria face increasing attacks, fissures form between Iran and militias it backs

The attacks come as tension is on the rise between U.S. troops and Iran-backed fighters as Baghdad and Washington negotiate a timeline for foreign troop withdrawal from Iraq.

23 months ago

Two minor injuries in latest rocket attack on Iraqi al-Asad airbase housing US personnel

The incident is the latest in a series of attacks in Iraq and Syria against facilities housing U.S. personnel.

By Howard Altman

23 months ago

US military denies American troops in Syria were attacked

Hundreds of U.S. troops are stationed in northeastern Syria, working with the Syrian Democratic Forces to fight against the Islamic State group.

23 months ago

US jets strike Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria in response to ongoing drone, rocket attacks

In response to ongoing attacks by Iran-backed militias, President Joe Biden ordered U.S. airstrikes against them in Iraq and Syria.

By Howard Altman

23 months ago

Biden orders US airstrikes against Iran-backed militia targets in eastern Syria

President Joe Biden ordered the strikes in retaliation for recent rocket attacks on Iraq bases housing U.S. troops and contractors.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago

Iraqi official to US: Reconsider embassy closure

Iraq's foreign minister called the threat to close the U.S. Embassy “dangerous” because “there is a possibility that the American withdrawal from Baghdad will lead to other (embassy) withdrawals.”

3 years ago