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An Afghan interpreter saved my life — now we must return the favor
"These people are beyond deserving to resettle in the U.S. They’ve scarified more for this country than most people I know."
By Joseph Dietzel
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Biden, Iraqi PM to announce end of US combat mission in Iraq
Iraqi officials say Iraqi security forces are “battle tested” and have proved themselves “capable” of protecting their country.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
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.”
After embassy closure threat, US ‘outraged’ by rocket attack that killed 6 Iraqi civilians
he U.S. State Department said Tuesday it was outraged by a rocket attack a day earlier that killed Iraqi civilians and called on the government to take action amid an impending diplomatic crisis between Baghdad and Washington.
US warns Iraqi leaders of Baghdad embassy closure if attacks continue
The warning signals the administration’s increasing frustration and anger with ongoing rocket fire from Iranian-supported groups on or near the vast U.S. Embassy compound.
US plans further troop reductions in Iraq by November
The United States plans to reduce its military force in Iraq from the current 5,200 to about 3,500 by November, U.S. officials said Friday.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
US troop deployments in Iraq to be focus of White House talks this week
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi will make his first visit to the White House on Thursday.
Pompeo pledges support for Iraq, targets pro-Iran militias
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pledged on Wednesday that the Trump administration will continue to support Iraq as it confronts the threat posed by the Islamic State group, but he also called for the Baghdad government to redouble efforts to rein in pro-Iran militias.
Iraqi leader says country still needs US help to counter ISIS threat
Iraq’s prime minister said Monday ahead of a much anticipated trip to Washington that his country still needs U.S. assistance to counter the threat posed by the Islamic State group.
Iran’s president calls Iraqi premier’s visit ‘turning point’
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani called a visit Tuesday by the new prime minister of Iraq, where the U.S. military has a presence, “a turning point” in the countries’ relations and vowed to continue supporting the neighboring Arab nation.
Iran-backed militia threatens escalation after Iraqi security raids group suspected of rocket attacks against US forces
A powerful Iran-backed militia said Wednesday there would be “escalation” if Iraq’s prime minister continues to clamp down on armed groups, as tensions spiked following the killing of a prominent analyst, pitting the state against rogue elements.
CENTCOM commander sees smaller but enduring troop presence in Iraq
Six months after a deadly American airstrike in Baghdad enraged Iraqis and fueled demands to send all U.S. troops home, the top U.S. general for the Middle East is talking optimistically about keeping a smaller, but enduring military presence there.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press