Exclusive: Fallen Soldier to Be First Black MOH Recipient Since Vietnam
Two sources familiar with the process confirmed to Newsweek that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has signed off on Army Sergeant 1st Class Alwyn C. Cashe receiving the Medal of Honor, and a third source aware of the proceedings said the White House was working to set a ceremony date.
At Least 25 Dead in Baghdad Bombing, One of Deadliest Attacks Since January
Speaking on the condition of anonymity, Iraq's military said the explosion occurred in the Wahailat market in Sadr City, a day before the Eid al-Adha holiday
Iraq Says U.S. Discusses Troop Withdrawal, Biden Administration Denies
The Iraqi Prime Minister's Office told Newsweek that President Joe Biden's Middle East coordinator discussed "mechanisms for withdrawing combat forces from Iraq," but a senior administration official denied the claim.
Hospital That Caught Fire Was Built from Flammable Material: Iraqi Official
"The whole state system has collapsed, and who paid the price? The people inside here. These people have paid the price," one witness said.
Iraq's Hezbollah Forbids Fighters from Attacking U.S. Embassy
"Targeting diplomatic missions is rejected by the Iraqi resistance, and its decision is to not even strike the evil American embassy military camp," Kataib Hezbollah spokesperson Abu Ali al-Askary, said in a statement.
U.S. Military Says 'Ongoing Situation' in Iraq Amid Fourth Day of Attacks
The U.S.-led coalition told Newsweek it was "aware" of the reports of rocket attacks in Baghdad later confirmed by Iraq's Security Media Cell.
U.S., Syrian Troops Foil Drone Attack on Base Housing American Forces
The attacks come as tensions continue to rise between U.S. troops and Iran-backed fighters after American airstrikes in Syria killed four Iraqi fighters late last month.
U.S. Says No Loss in New Iraq Attack, Militia Claims to Have Caused Dea
"If the enemy does not admit its losses, we will tell him the number of Zionists who were killed in the Erbil operation tonight," Iraq's Saraya Awliya al-Dam militia said.
Iraqi Militia Leader: Group Engaging in 'Open War' with U.S. as 'Revenge'
"We want it to be an operation in which everyone says they have taken revenge on the Americans," Abu Alaa al-Walae said.
Iraq Voices Anger over Strikes to NATO, Says Don't Use Us Against Neighbors
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi "stressed the importance of Iraq not being an arena for settling conflicts, or a springboard for aggression against any of its neighbors" during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.
What Airstrikes in Iraq and Syria Say About U.S.-Middle East Policy
President Joe Biden's latest military action exposes the hot mess otherwise known as Washington's Middle East policy.
Chef Reportedly Dies After Falling Into Vat of Chicken Soup
Issa Ismail passed away five days after sustaining severe third-degree burns in the horrific industrial accident, according to UAE News.
U.S. Strikes on Pro-Iran Militias Reveal Iran's Arms Trafficking Hub
In the absence of the ability to remove them, airstrikes against Iranian weapons trafficking and its drone bases amount to the only way to keep Tehran in check.
U.S. Forces 'Under Multiple Rocket Attack' after Syria Strikes, Fires Back
"U.S. Forces in Syria, while under multiple rocket attack, acted in self-defense and conducted counter-battery artillery fire at rocket launching positions," U.S.-led coalition spokesperson Army Colonel Wayne Marotto said.
Iraq Condemns Biden's 'Unacceptable' Strikes, Discusses U.S. Withdrawal
Iraq's National Security Council told Newsweek it has "expressed its strong condemnation and censure of the American bombing that targeted a site on our border with Syria" and "is studying resorting to all available legal options to prevent the recurrence of such attacks."
Iraqi Militias Promise to Avenge 'Righteous Martyrs' After U.S. Airstrike
"The United States took necessary, appropriate and deliberate action designed to limit the risk of escalation—but also to send a clear and unambiguous deterrent message," the Pentagon said.
Ilhan Omar Condemns Joe Biden Ordering Air Strikes on Iran-backed Militias
Omar has been criticized previously for speaking out against attacks against Iran, and has condemned U.S. sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
US Bombs Iran Targets in Iraq and Syria Before Israel President's White Hou
"The targets were selected because these facilities are utilized by Iran-backed militias that are engaged ... against U.S. personnel and facilities in Iraq," the Pentagon stated.
Is Congress Finally Asserting Themselves on War and Peace? TBD
Until lawmakers stop providing the executive branch the benefit of the doubt about when and where to take the nation to war, inter-branch disputes on this issue will continue for a long time to come.
U.S. Reexamining Applications for 100,000 Iraqi Refugees
Over 500 Iraqis that have been accepted as refugees have already been implicated in the alleged fraud.
Fear of Politicians Causes 'Corruption That Slows Economy': Iraq Minister
The minister said he is hopeful the coming months will bring signed contracts to develop key projects that could boost Iraq's gas capacity.
Rockets Target Iraq Base with U.S. Contractors
In the last year and a half, there have been about 300 attacks by Iran-backed Iraqi Shiite militias on U.S. interests in Iraq.
Detention of Refugee Shows Need for Policy Change
The Biden administration should immediately review whether there is any legitimate basis for continuing to detain Omar Ameen, a resettled Iraqi refugee in the U.S., who has roots and a family with four children in Sacramento, or to continue to push for his deportation.
America, Take a Stand for Yazidis
If Americans want to protect religious freedom globally, they will take a stand for Yazidis.
Erdogan Warns Iraq That Turkey Could Target Refugee Camp Inside Country
"If the United Nations does not clean it up, we will do it as a UN member," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday. A refugee camp in Iraq, Makhmour, is believed to be used by the Kurdistan Workers Party as a safe haven and logistics center.
Congress Has a Chance to Reclaim Its War Powers
Congress should use its power of the purse to assert its authority in foreign policy.
Over a Dozen Injured, 1 Killed by Iraqi Security Following Baghdad Protests
Hundreds of Iraqis took to the streets of the capital city to protest a rise in targeted killings of prominent activists and journalists.
Iraq's Upcoming Election Likely to Disenfranchise Indigenous Assyrians
Unlike predominant groups, independent Assyrian parties heavily rely on expatriate voters to secure their seats in Iraq's parliament.
French Military Leader Asserts Islamic State is 'Regenerating' Underground
Rear Admiral Marc Aussedat, the head of a task force that features the Charles de Gaulle nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, said reconnaissance flights are being carried out to help French forces on the ground observe the Islamic State and that weapons will be used if needed.
Backlash Leads to Cancellation of Iraq TV Show Simulating IS Attacks
Tannab Raslan, which was available on the local Asia TV as a special during the Ramadan holy month, followed Iraqi celebrity guests and invited them to a "charity event" that turned out to be a staged ambush by actors playing militants.