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Soldiers manning HIMARS head to Latvia for exercises
Army officials said the exercise shows they can send soldiers and long-range precision fires at a moment’s notice anywhere in Europe.
By Zamone Perez
Iron Dome could intercept those rockets in Iraq, but it doesn’t fit Army’s ‘grand plan’
Even though Iron Dome can intercept Katyusha rockets, there are problems with how it will fit into the Army’s vision of a future array of integrated missile defenses.
By Kyle Rempfer
All options on the table following deadly rocket attack in Iraq ‘most likely’ carried out by Iran-backed group
“You don’t get to shoot at our bases, kill and wound Americans and get away with it."
Two US troops, 1 British soldier killed, as more than 15 rockets slam Iraqi base
OIR has confirmed whether there were any casualties or wounded as a result of the rocket attack.
What it’s like to survive a deadly rocket attack and the Iranian missile barrage in Iraq
“Second rocket, third rocket came I thought: “This is it, we are getting rocketed.” Lights went out and darkness set in as rockets continued to hail on us."
By Shawn Snow
Rockets slam Baghdad’s Green Zone
The latest attack raises concerns of Iran-backed militias orchestrating attacks that could push the U.S. into a broader conflict with Iran — especially as tensions with Iran remain on edge following Tehran’s launch of 16 ballistic missiles targeting coalition troops housed at the al-Asad and Irbil Iraqi bases.
New ISIS attack kills Iraqi troops while rockets fall in Green Zone
Death and destruction continue to roil Iraq in the wake of the killing of Quds Force leader Qassem Soleimani
Trump threatens Iran that US is targeting 52 sites if Tehran retaliates following death of Iranian general
“Let this serve as a WARNING that if Iran strikes any Americans, or American assets, we have targeted 52 Iranian sites (representing the 52 American hostages taken by Iran many years ago), some at a very high level & important to Iran & the Iranian culture, and those targets, and Iran itself, WILL BE HIT VERY FAST AND VERY HARD. The USA wants no more threats!”
By Shawn Snow
Indirect fire lands near two bases in Iraq. Trump tweets threat at Iran.
It's unclear who fired the rockets.
Iraqis claim rockets land near Baghdad International Airport, Iran-backed militia leaders may be target
“The game has changed, and we’re prepared to do what is necessary to defend our personnel and our interests and our partners in the region."
By Shawn Snow
Senator threatens Iran following Kirkuk attack that spilled American blood
“If American blood was shed by an Iran-backed group, Tehran ought to face swift and severe consequences."
By Shawn Snow