FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Iraq - Caught on Camera

Iran airlines resume flights to Iraqi holy city after US exemption

Iranian airlines have resumed flights to Najaf, Iraq, following a US exemption allowing sanctioned carriers to operate. The agreement permits 40 daily flights to and from Najaf, excluding Mahan Air, which remains banned. The resumption is crucial for Shia pilgrims traveling to sacred sites in Iraq and Iran.

The Economic Times · 22h ago

Evidence of the very real trauma of war in Ukraine

Overnight on Wednesday, which marked 1,680 days since Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia unleashed a heavy barrage of strikes against energy infrastructure in Kyiv and other major cities. As weather forecasters predict freezing overnight temperatures in coming days, many suspect this is the beginning of a…

The Conversation · Oct 2

U.S. Troops Finally Leave Iraq. When Are They Leaving the Rest of the Middle East?

Ending over 20 years of intervention is a step in the right direction, but tens of thousands of soldiers remain in the war-torn region.

Reason · Oct 1

Trump hijacks ‘Hispanic Heritage’ event to tout ballroom, Iraq war and ... Giants QB Jaxson Dart

ANALYSIS: Along the way, he made false claims about his support among Latinos, the result of the 2020 election and then capped it all off by uttering a racial stereotype about Hispanics, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Trump celebrates US military exit from Iraq as the end of a ‘very expensive excursion into Hell’

The withdrawal, agreed on two years ago, comes against the backdrop of the ongoing war between the US and Iran that has also sometimes spilled over into Iraq

The Independent UK · Sep 30

US troops finally leave Iraq: 23 years after Saddam’s fall, America closes a long chapter

The withdrawal of US troops from Iraq signifies a pivotal change in the nation’s security landscape. As Iraq assumes full control over its safety and counterterrorism strategies, the Kurdistan Region confronts obstacles from diminished American military backing amid rising regional tensions. Meanwhile, Baghdad aims to strengthen its authority over various…

The Times of India · Sep 30

U.S. Closes Last Major Base in Iraq as Baghdad Struggles to Disarm Iran-Backed Militias

The U.S. has closed Erbil Air Base, ending Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq while Baghdad struggles to disarm Iran-backed militias and curb ISIS threats.

Latin Times · Sep 30

Pentagon says it has formally completed withdrawal of US troops from Iraq

Twelve years after US mission against IS began, Trump hails ‘great day for America’ and calls Iraq war ‘a quagmire’

The Guardian - US · Sep 30

The US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete

The US military has finished withdrawing all troops from Iraq, marking the end of a 12-year mission. This withdrawal culminated in the handover of an air base in northern Iraq to local authorities. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi described the event as the beginning of a new sovereign phase for…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

US troops wrap up Iraq mission 12 years after Islamic State offensive

Iraq is closing a major chapter in its post-2003 history as the US-led coalition against Islamic State ends its mission – more than two decades after France opposed the invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 30