/tags/iraq iraq en-US Copyright Mon, 16 Nov 2020 22:49:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-11-16/white-house-orders-thousands-of-u-s-troops-withdrawn-from-afghanistan-and-iraq The American troop presence will decline in Afghanistan from 4,500 to 2,500, and in Iraq from 3,000 to 2,500. Senior military leaders reportedly oppose the move. Mon, 16 Nov 2020 22:49:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-11-16/white-house-orders-thousands-of-u-s-troops-withdrawn-from-afghanistan-and-iraq Dustin Jones /news-partners/2020-09-09/u-s-says-it-will-cut-number-of-troops-in-iraq-by-nearly-half-this-month Gen. Frank McKenzie, who is responsible for U.S. forces in the Middle East, says the U.S. presence will drop from 5,200 to 3,000 troops in a move he says shows confidence in Iraqi army. Wed, 09 Sep 2020 14:59:15 GMT /news-partners/2020-09-09/u-s-says-it-will-cut-number-of-troops-in-iraq-by-nearly-half-this-month Merrit Kennedy /news-partners/2020-07-07/u-s-killing-of-irans-gen-soleimani-was-unlawful-u-n-expert-says President Trump said the U.S. targeted Iran's Qassem Soleimani because of an imminent threat. A U.N. investigator says the U.S. has produced no evidence to back that up. Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:08:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-07-07/u-s-killing-of-irans-gen-soleimani-was-unlawful-u-n-expert-says Bill Chappell /news-partners/2020-01-29/pentagon-now-says-50-troops-not-34-suffered-brain-injuries-in-iran-strike In updating its tally, defense officials noted that most of the injured service members have been treated and returned to Iraq. The statement, once more, contradicts President Trump's initial remarks. Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:14:56 GMT /news-partners/2020-01-29/pentagon-now-says-50-troops-not-34-suffered-brain-injuries-in-iran-strike Colin Dwyer /news-partners/2020-01-17/irans-ayatollah-slams-american-clowns-in-rare-friday-prayers-sermon "These American clowns lie" when they say they stand with the Iranian people, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told a large crowd of worshippers in Tehran. Fri, 17 Jan 2020 15:22:22 GMT /news-partners/2020-01-17/irans-ayatollah-slams-american-clowns-in-rare-friday-prayers-sermon Bill Chappell /news/2020-01-09/sen-brown-says-trump-needs-congressional-approval-for-military-action-in-iran Following an Iranian attack on Iraqi airbases housing U.S. troops, President Trump stopped short of declaring immediate military action—instead announcing… Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:24:24 GMT /news/2020-01-09/sen-brown-says-trump-needs-congressional-approval-for-military-action-in-iran Carter Adams /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2020-01-09/national-politics-with-political-junkie-ken-rudin President Trump says Iran “appears to be standing down” after the country launched a missile strike Tuesday against U.S. forces in Iraq. No Americans were… Thu, 09 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2020-01-09/national-politics-with-political-junkie-ken-rudin /news/2020-01-08/sen-portman-opposes-trumps-threat-of-attacking-iranian-cultural-sites In a break with President Trump, Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) says he opposes the suggestion of attacking Iran’s cultural sites.Following the U.S.… Wed, 08 Jan 2020 16:19:54 GMT /news/2020-01-08/sen-portman-opposes-trumps-threat-of-attacking-iranian-cultural-sites David Williams /news-partners/2020-01-08/satellite-photos-reveal-extent-of-damage-from-iranian-strike-on-air-base-in-iraq At least five structures were damaged in the attack on the base in Anbar province, which apparently was precise enough to hit individual buildings. There have been no reports of casualties. Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:30:21 GMT /news-partners/2020-01-08/satellite-photos-reveal-extent-of-damage-from-iranian-strike-on-air-base-in-iraq Geoff Brumfiel, David Welna /news-partners/2020-01-08/trump-says-iran-is-standing-down-vows-to-continue-pressure The president said no Americans were harmed after Iran launched missile strikes against U.S. military forces in Iraq in apparent retaliation for the killing of Qassem Soleimani. Wed, 08 Jan 2020 10:00:59 GMT /news-partners/2020-01-08/trump-says-iran-is-standing-down-vows-to-continue-pressure Krishnadev Calamur, Brian Naylor