‘Small Wars Journal’ Tacitly Recommends Assassinations to Salvage Mid East Fiasco
In the end, the authors say, the US must make up it mind whether it wants to stay in the Middle East and block hostile players such as Iran from tipping the balance against Western interests.
Iraqis Say US Attack Took Out Civilian Facility
The Kataib Hezbollah group on Thursday boasted that their attack had been “a precision jihadi operation.”
Two Americans, One British Soldier Dead in Rocket Attack in Iraq
Missile barrage on military base north of Baghdad wounds 12, Iranian proxy group believed to be responsible.
Rocket Fire Again Targets Iraqi Base Housing American Troops
There was no immediate information on casualties.
50 US Soldiers Wounded in Iranian Missile Attack Jan. 8
Symptoms of TBI and symptoms of concussion sometimes appear several days after an attack or physical trauma.
US Embassy in Baghdad Hit by 3 Rockets, Helicopters Seen Leaving
It's believed there were injured from the attack.
Pentagon: 11 US Troops Injured in Iran Missile Attacks on Iraqi Air Bases
"As previously stated, while no US service members were killed . . . several were treated for concussion symptoms from the blast."
Iraqi Journalist, Cameraman Assassinated After Coverage
Samad had condemned Iraqi forces for ... cracking down on anti-regime protesters, while allowing others to attack the US Embassy.
Rockets, Mortar Shells Fired at Al Balad Air Base Hosting US Forces in Iraq
“Three Iraqi soldiers who were on guard at the airbase gate were injured as a result of the shelling.”
Report: Israeli Intelligence Assisted in Soleimani’s Elimination
Intelligence from Israel helped confirm the details of Solemani's location.
Israel Strikes Iranian Weapons Truck at Iraq-Syria Border
The target was reportedly a quantity of recently-transferred rockets and ballistic missiles, as well as engineering equipment.
Rockets Explode Near US Embassy in Baghdad’s Green Zone, Again
Despite Iran's claims it seeks no further escalation, the rocket fire in the Green Zone by its proxy militia makes it clear the conflict is far from over.
FAA Declares Iranian, Iraqi Air Space a ‘No-Go Zone’
The order applies only to US operators; however, a number of international airlines have also rerouted their flights around the region as well.
IRGC Fires 15 Missiles at US Bases in Iraq, Then Vows to Attack Dubai...
The attack is seen as the "official launch" of the start of Iran's “Operation Soleimani.”
US: No Decision ‘Whatsoever’ to Leave Iraq
US Army General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: The letter was a draft document sent for feedback, unsigned. "Not what's happening."
Iraqi Parliament Votes to Expel US & ‘Any Foreign Troops’
"The Iraqi government must work to end the presence of any foreign troops on Iraqi soil and prohibit them from using its land, airspace or water for any reason."
Iranian-Backed Militiamen Warn Iraqi Military Personnel, ‘Stay Away From Americans’
Already on Saturday, rockets and mortar shells were being launched against US targets in Baghdad and Mosul, although no one was physically injured in any of the attacks.
Report: Strikes on Iranian Militias, Iranian Missile Warehouses at Syria-Iraq Border
There were also unconfirmed reports that Iranian-backed militia groups were evacuating bases as far north in Syria as Aleppo.
Rocket Attacks Aimed at US Air Base, US Embassy in Iraq
Iran vowed on Friday to avenge the death of IRGC Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani, assassinated last Thursday in a US air strike.
Hundreds in Gaza Protest Soleimani’s Killing as Thousands Attend Funeral Procession in Baghdad
On Friday, after news broke about Soleimani's killing, thousands in Iraq and other places went out to celebrate in the streets, and candy was given out.
Sen. Lindsey Graham: No Benghazi in Iraq on Trump’s Watch
"To the Iranian government: Be careful what you wish for — a country that depends on the ability to refine oil for its existence needs to be cautious."
IDF Chief of Staff Kochavi: ‘Sometimes War is a Solution’
"It won't be a war fought for just a day or two. I can't promise short wars... National resilience will be called upon."
IDF Chief: Israel Won’t Let Iran Continue to Move Advanced Weapons through Iraq
"We are making a great effort, visible and covert, to prevent our enemies from arming themselves with accurate weapons, even at the cost of a confrontation."
Israeli Satellite Images Show Suspected Iranian Tunnel near Syria-Iraq Border
According to Israeli firm ImageSat International, the tunnel could serve as secure storage for advanced weapons or other sensitive material.
Israel’s Support for Iraqi Demonstrations Warmly Welcomed by Protestors
Hundreds of people have been killed during the protests, many by Iran-backed Sh'ite militias operating in the country.
US Raid Kills ‘Caliphate’ Leader Al-Baghdadi
ISIS is still believed to be operational in 18 countries across the world, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Mali, Egypt, Somalia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Air Strikes Fail to Deter Construction on Iranian Base at Syria-Iraqi Border
In addition, satellite images show that work has continued on two border crossings on both sides of the Syria-Iraq border.
Report: Explosion at Iranian Proxy Militia Warehouse in Iraq
According to some reports, the warehouse belongs to the Popular Mobilization (PMU), an Iranian-backed militia force in Iraq.
Update: 18 Iranians Killed in Warplanes Attack on Syria-Iraq Border
There is no information as of yet regarding casualties and material damage.
Report: Iraqi Shiite Militias Hiding Rockets from Israeli Attack
The Iran-back Shia militias in Iraq are regrouping, relocating and are moving their weapon caches to other locations.
