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Washington Post
7 months ago
US politics

After U.S. strikes, White House urges Iraq to stop militia threats

The White House urges Iraq's government to take action against Iran-backed militias after U.S. airstrikes in retaliation for the deaths of three U.S. soldiers.
The Iraqi government must act quickly to end threats from the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, who have launched at least 165 attacks against U.S. forces since October. [ more ]
www.npr.org
7 months ago
World news

Iraq condemns U.S. airstrikes against Iran-linked groups

Iraqi government officials condemn US airstrikes on Iran-linked targets in Iraq, calling them a threat to their country.
The airstrikes are likely to increase demands for the US-led military coalition to leave Iraq. [ more ]
Washington Post
7 months ago
US politics

After U.S. strikes, White House urges Iraq to stop militia threats

The White House urges Iraq's government to take action against Iran-backed militias after U.S. airstrikes in retaliation for the deaths of three U.S. soldiers.
The Iraqi government must act quickly to end threats from the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, who have launched at least 165 attacks against U.S. forces since October. [ more ]
www.npr.org
7 months ago
World news

Iraq condemns U.S. airstrikes against Iran-linked groups

Iraqi government officials condemn US airstrikes on Iran-linked targets in Iraq, calling them a threat to their country.
The airstrikes are likely to increase demands for the US-led military coalition to leave Iraq. [ more ]
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www.france24.com
7 months ago
World news

US reprisal strikes against Iran-linked groups anger Iraq, Syria, Russia calls for UN meeting

The United States launched airstrikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Syria in response to a drone attack on a US base in Jordan.
Both Washington and Tehran seemed to want to avoid all-out war and tensions in the region are already high due to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The US claimed that the airstrikes were carefully targeted to avoid civilian casualties, but both the Iraqi and Syrian governments reported civilian deaths. [ more ]
Truthout
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

US Military Considers Civilians Expendable Despite New Harm Mitigation Plan

The United States' war on terror, including its involvement in Somalia, has resulted in civilian deaths and destruction for over two decades.
The U.S. has launched 282 attacks in Somalia, with 31 declared strikes under President Biden, resulting in the deaths of civilians. [ more ]
Truthout
8 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Reportedly Prepping for a Sustained US Assault on Yemen

The Biden administration is planning for a sustained assault on Yemen without seeking congressional authorization.
The US airstrikes on Yemen have not been effective in deterring Houthi attacks, but President Biden has stated that the strikes will continue. [ more ]
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