The weeklong “reduction in violence” agreed upon by the U.S. and Taliban is set to go into effect Friday night in Afghanistan, starting a countdown clock to when both sides will sign a peace deal that … [Read more...] about US, Taliban ‘reduction of violence’ will start tonight, official says
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Army soldiers killed in Afghanistan attack identified, were part of special forces group
Two U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers who were killed when American and Afghan troops were fired on during a mission in Afghanistan were identified by the Pentagon on Sunday.The soldiers, both … [Read more...] about Army soldiers killed in Afghanistan attack identified, were part of special forces group
Syrian forces, with Russia’s help, capture strategic town from rebels
Syrian government forces backed by Russia have finally captured one of the largest and most strategic rebel-held towns following weeks of intense bombardment, military officials and activists … [Read more...] about Syrian forces, with Russia’s help, capture strategic town from rebels
Photos taken at Iraq base where US troops are stationed show scale of damage following Iranian airstrikes
American troops are in the process of clearing debris and rubble from an area the size of a football stadium Monday at a military base in western Iraq that was hit by Iranian airstrikes.The attack on … [Read more...] about Photos taken at Iraq base where US troops are stationed show scale of damage following Iranian airstrikes
Iraqi air base with US troops, Green Zone, struck by several rockets, officials say
Multiple rockets aimed at an Iraqi air base just north of the U.S. embassy where American troops are deployed, as well as the heavily militarized Green Zone were launched Saturday evening, according … [Read more...] about Iraqi air base with US troops, Green Zone, struck by several rockets, officials say
Soleimani slaying: U.S. seizes opportune moment, but ramifications may be costly
For years, Iranian general Qassem Soleimani was viewed as military royalty among his tens of thousands of followers in the Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq.His picture adorned billboards of cities … [Read more...] about Soleimani slaying: U.S. seizes opportune moment, but ramifications may be costly
Iranian dissidents hail Soleimani’s death as ‘major, major blow’ for regime in Tehran
As the world reacted Friday to the U.S. killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, Iranian resistance groups hailed the move as a “major blow” for the repressive regime in Tehran -- predicting that … [Read more...] about Iranian dissidents hail Soleimani’s death as ‘major, major blow’ for regime in Tehran
Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander threatens attacks on ‘vital’ US destroyers, warships
A senior military official in Iran threatened an attack on some 35 “American targets,” including “destroyers and warships” near the Persian Gulf Friday night, promising to seek revenge for the killing … [Read more...] about Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander threatens attacks on ‘vital’ US destroyers, warships
Qassem Soleimani strike violated international human rights law, UN official argues
The U.N. special rapporteur on extrajudicial killing on Friday said the President Trump-approved drone strike against Qassem Soleimani, Iran’s top general, violated international human rights law.In a … [Read more...] about Qassem Soleimani strike violated international human rights law, UN official argues
Rebecca Grant: Iranian-backed attack on American Embassy in Iraq increases risk of US-Iran military conflict
President Trump faced plenty of problems dealing with Iran and Iraq until now, but on the last day of 2019 his problems got a lot worse when dozens of Shiite militia members backed by Iran forced … [Read more...] about Rebecca Grant: Iranian-backed attack on American Embassy in Iraq increases risk of US-Iran military conflict