Iraq
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Oct- 2019 -26 OctoberMiddle East
Consequences of the US withdrawal from Syria
The US will have to reckon with the consequences of Trump's greenlighting the Turkish invasion in northeast Syria, Jonathan Ruhe and Ari Cicure argue
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25 OctoberCommentary
The US is consolidating its Syria role in the Middle Euphrates valley. Here’s why it matters.
Despite withdrawing from northern Syria, the US military will secure oil installations in the east to deter Iran and the regime
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16 OctoberMiddle East
France and Iraq to discuss framework for ISIS trials, Le Drian says
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said he would discuss a judicial framework for putting ISIS fighters on trial during an upcoming visit to Iraq
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11 OctoberMiddle East
Uzbekistan repatriates 64 children of ‘terrorists’ from Iraq
Uzbekistan announced that 64 children had arrived from Iraq where their parents are serving life sentences "as members of terrorist organizations"
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7 OctoberCommentary
Amid Iraqi protests, Kurdish region balances Iran’s IRGC
The US partnering with the Kurdistan Region of Iraq is a force multiplier to keep stability in the region as Baghdad grapples with protests, Seth Frantzman and Dr. Eric Mandel argue
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7 OctoberMiddle East
Iraq’s military admits ‘excessive force’ in protest deaths
Iraq's military admitted it had used "excessive force" in deadly protests, as PMUs said they were ready to back the government
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Sep- 2019 -30 SeptemberMiddle East
‘Indications’ Israel behind PMU base strikes, Iraq PM Abdul Mahdi says
Iraq's prime minister has said his government had "indications" Israel was behind some attacks on Hashd al-Shaabi bases this summer
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26 SeptemberBusiness
BAE awarded $2.7 billion APKWS laser-guided rocket production contract
BAE Systems was awarded an almost $2.7 billion contract to procure Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System precision guidance units for 2.75-inch rockets
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20 SeptemberMiddle East
INTERVIEW: US envoy James Jeffrey on ISIS, the Syrian border, Idlib, Rukban and Iraq
US envoy James Jeffrey talks about the US role in Syria and the effort to fully dismantle ISIS in Iraq in a wide-ranging interview
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10 SeptemberMiddle East
US drops 80,000 pounds of bombs to clear ISIS from Iraqi island
US and Iraqi forces dropped 36,000 kg (80,000 pounds) of bombs on Qanus island along the Tigris river occupied by ISIS fighters
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