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Attacks on US troops in Middle East have diminished, Pentagon says
The four-day break has been the longest since steady attacks began on Oct. 17.
CENTCOM commander sees smaller but enduring troop presence in Iraq
Six months after a deadly American airstrike in Baghdad enraged Iraqis and fueled demands to send all U.S. troops home, the top U.S. general for the Middle East is talking optimistically about keeping a smaller, but enduring military presence there.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
New Iran rocket attacks won’t force US hand in troop drawdown, CENTCOM commander says
Recent attacks are an increase after a slight lull since March, officials reported.
By Todd South
29 Purple Hearts approved for injuries sustained in Iran ballistic missile attack
In all, 80 Purple Heat packages were evaluated “individually” by a CJTF-OIR review board in accordance with Army and Air Force regulations.
By Shawn Snow
Troops to receive Purple Hearts for injuries during Iranian missile barrage on al-Asad airbase in Iraq
It’s unclear at the moment how many troops will receive the medals. The defense official told Military Times that the medal award packets are still going through the approval process.
American troops had only hours to react to Iranian ballistic missile attack. Here’s what they did.
“I don’t know what I’ve done to deserve such dedicated and loyal Airmen, but I know without a doubt the blind trust and genuine love we’ve developed over the past few months played a major role in our survival that night.”
By Shawn Snow
US installs new missile defense systems in Iraq following Iranian strikes
The military has been gradually moving the defensive systems into Iraq over the last few months.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Patriot missile defense systems now active in Iraq, say US officials
Patriot missile launchers and two other short-range systems are now in place at al-Asad Air Base,.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Democrats press Pompeo over Trump’s ‘failure’ of an Iran policy
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo got an earful on the Trump administration’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran
By Joe Gould
109 US troops diagnosed with TBI after Iran missile barrage says Pentagon in latest update
The number reflects a more than 50 percent increase from Pentagon’s previous injury assessment, Reuters reports.
By Diana Stancy
Top US general in the Middle East visits Iraq for talks to salvage relations
The top U.S. commander for the Middle East slipped quietly into Iraq Tuesday, as the Trump administration works to salvage relations with Iraqi leaders and shut down the government’s push for an American troop withdrawal.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press