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Troops evaluated for TBI following attack on Iraq base
Most of the rockets and ballistic missiles were shot down, but several impacted al-Asad airbase.
Top US general in the Mideast says more work needed to counter small drones
The U.S. must find more ways to counter the use of small drones by America's enemies in the Mideast and elsewhere, said CENTCOM commander Gen. Frank McKenzie.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Iran rejects claim that its speedboats sparked encounter with US vessels in Strait of Hormuz
It was the second time in two weeks that a U.S. ship opened fire to warn vessels of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.
No timetable for withdrawal of troops after US, Iraq talks
Iraq had requested the latest round, partly in response to pressure from Shiite political factions and militias loyal to Iran that have lobbied for the remaining U.S. troops to leave Iraq
Militias a growing challenge for Iraq ahead of talks with US
A fourth round of so-called strategic Iraq-U.S. talks is scheduled for next week after the Iraqi government requested it, partly in response to pressure from Shiite political factions and militias loyal to Iran that have lobbied for the remaining U.S. troops to leave Iraq.
Defense contractor pleads guilty to sharing classified info with person linked to Hezbollah
A woman who worked as a contract linguist for the U.S. military in Iraq pleaded guilty Friday to sharing classified information with a romantic interest linked to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
Iraq wants new round of talks over withdrawal of remaining US combat forces
According to three government officials, Iraq recently sent an official memo to the U.S. requesting a date for a new round of discussions on bilateral relations and specifically, the withdrawal of remaining combat forces.
White House warns of military response to rocket attack on Iraq base hosting US troops
Wednesday’s attack targeted the same base where Iran struck with a barrage of missiles in January last year in retaliation for the killing of Soleimani.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Howard Altman