Iraq veterans: 20 years on
Veterans told Newsweek that a sense of duty and protectiveness spurred them to fight in Iraq since the start of the war 20 years ago.
Facing unrest, Iran credits U.S. wars in helping Islamic Republic survive
"The U.S. unintentionally helped Iran through aggression in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and supporting instability in Syria," Iran's U.N. mission told Newsweek.
Iran Is Attacking the U.S., So Why Aren't We Striking Back?
The United States is not quite done with war in the Middle East. In fact, coalition troops in Syria regularly fall under attack by Iranian-backed forces.
The Gulf War Unleashed Three Decades of U.S. Military Operations in Iraq
We think of the Gulf War as an unquestioned success in U.S. military history. In terms of the mission set, this is a fair description.
Fact Check: Did U.S. invade Iraq to access "ancient stargate"?
A Reddit post has theorized that the U.S. invaded Iraq in 2003 to access an ancient alien stargate located in the Great Ziggurat of Ur.
As the U.S. Pivots to Asia, Asia Pivots to the Middle East
Does the West fully grasp the challenge to its traditional leadership in the Middle East? And is it ready to support Middle East agency through deepening constructive involvement?
Iran's supreme leader targets "scatterbrain" Joe Biden on his 80th birthday
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Sunday that "the US does whatever they can to harm Iran, but they can't do anything at all."
"I fought for my country and lost 15 friends to suicide"
For International Men's Day 2022, veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, Paul Minter, writes about his fight for male mental health.
Biden's Toxic Burn Pits Bill Leaves Civilian Victims to Suffer
Legislation providing lifetime healthcare to military personnel exposed to huge trash burning pits in Iraq and Afghanistan excludes thousands of U.S. civilians.
Ahead of COP27, Climate Leaders Need to Learn How to Listen | Opinion
Where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers once flowed with clean water, the kind I splashed in as a child, there are now cracked, dry beds.
Video of Joe Biden saying his son "lost his life in Iraq" viewed 500k times
Biden said his son had "lost his life in Iraq," despite Beau Biden actually dying in Maryland.
As Nuclear Deal Stalls, Dissident Kurds Seek U.S. Support Amid Iran Unrest
"It's time that the United States engaged with the Iranian Kurdish, or otherwise democratic opposition," Komala leader Abdullah Mohtadi said.
As Iran Hits Kurdish Foes, U.S. Also Worries About Turkey's Strikes in Iraq
"We have repeatedly expressed our concerns regarding Turkish operations in Iraq," a State Department spokesperson told Newsweek.
Iran and Turkey Strike Kurdish Rivals in Iraq as Unrest Grips Baghdad
U.S. and Kurdish authorities condemned the Iranian attacks on Kurdish dissidents but were quiet on Turkey's strikes on Kurdish militants.
Dust Storms, Climate Change Hammer Iraq
We need the world's help in dealing with this very real and very present threat. Otherwise, the Cradle of Civilization will become known as the Cauldron of Climate Change.
Dan Crenshaw Gets Into Heated Clashes With Right-Wing Comedian About War
For the second time in two days, the congressman was involved in a verbal altercation with social media provocateur Alex Stein.
Hillary Clinton Festival Appearances Are 'Whitewashing' History: Filmmaker
Laura Poitras, an Oscar-winning documentarian, criticized film festivals for Clinton's recent appearances.
While The World Looks to Vienna, Iran Makes Moves in Syria and Lebanon
You might be forgiven for thinking the Biden administration is beginning to take seriously Israel's worries about a nuclear Iran.
What Is Iraq's Green Zone? Why Protests Broke Out in Baghdad
The latest outbreak of violence in the Green Zone could mean more political instability for Iraq.
Baghdad Protests: What We Know About U.S. Embassy Staff, Curfews
"Reports of unrest throughout Iraq today are disturbing as Iraqi institutions are not being allowed to operate," the U.S. Embassy in Iraq said.
Exclusive: China Tops U.S. as Favorite Power Among Arabs Despite Challenges
"China stepped in with a number of advantages, with few regional entanglements and a stated desire to remain apolitical," expert Michael Robbins said.
Archaeologists Unearth 'Lord of the Rings'-Like Fortress in Lost City
Researchers believe they may have found the 2,000-year-old lost city of Natounia, an ancient military and religious complex in the Zagros Mountains.
Fact Check: Is Jon Stewart Correct About Toxic Burn Pit Bill Changes?
Jon Stewart sent an expletive-ridden tweet to Ted Cruz for rejecting the toxic burn pit bill for American war veterans, triggering a social media feud.
Is Netflix's 'Purple Hearts' Based on A True Story?
Netflix's Purple Hearts has taken the internet by storm, with many people wondering about the actors' backgrounds and what the film is based on.
Yazidi Post-Genocide Plight—Severe Challenges Eight Years on
We ask the international community to support accountability and help Yazidis safely return to their homes, or if that is not possible, to accept them as refugees.
Kinzinger Calls Cruz 'Utter Fraud' After He Defends Vote Against Veterans
The Republican congressman said on Saturday that the GOP senator is a "charlatan clown."
Eight Years Into the Yazidi Genocide Led by Global Inaction
Global recognition of the Yazidi genocide was always meant to only be the beginning.
Iraq and Syria Attacks Blamed on Turkey Rattle Region, Raise U.S. Concerns
"We emphasize the importance of ensuring civilians are protected," State Department spokesperson Ned Price said.
What Joe Biden Should Tell the Iraqi Prime Minister
When President Joe Biden meets Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi this weekend at a summit in Saudi Arabia, Iraq's relations with Iran will be at the top of the agenda.
'I Can Understand': Blind Iraq Vet Dog With PTSD Adopted by U.S. Navy Vet
"[Dogs] serve just like we do, they go through the same things that we do...the least we can do is take them in and give them a home," said Scott, the U.S. Navy veteran.