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Iraqi army spokesperson Yahya Rasool said the country does not need foreign soldiers, especially US troops 'fighting beside Iraqi forces'.
Comments from the head of US Central Command's suggest Washington is keen on remaining involved in Afghanistan despite withdrawing its last remaining troops.
US urges Iran restraint amid efforts to restart talks
Iran must refrain from any provocation as Washington steps up efforts to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran.
US, Pakistan generals discuss Biden's potential Afghanistan withdrawal
High-ranking US and Pakistani military officials spoke about possibly postponing the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan.
US seeks fallback Saudi bases for potential Iran tensions
The US military is seeking fallback bases in Saudi Arabia to prevent attacks on troops in case of tensions with Iran.
Taliban 'clearly' behind violence in Afghanistan: US
The commander of US forces in the Middle East said the Taliban are "clearly" responsible for violence in Afghanistan.
The Iraq Report: PKK, Iran-backed militias threaten Turkey
Turkey is facing a dual threat from Kurdish militants and Iran-backed militias amid its military operation in northern Iraq.
Yemenis seek justice for 'unlawful' US drone strike killings
Two Yemeni families filed a petition against the US government over a drone killing of dozens of family members nearly a decade ago.
IS militants reportedly behind explosions in central Iraq
The explosion was reported by some outlets as US airstrikes on Iran-backed militants in Iraq, prompting US CENTCOM to quickly clear air ...
Pentagon includes Israel in Middle East command area
The Pentagon will include Israel in the area covered by its Middle East-focused Central Command.
Trump adds Israel to CENTCOM to increase Iran pressure
In one of his final acts as president, Donald Trump has moved Israel from the US European military command to the Central Command ...
Rouhani says Trump will be 'ousted from life'
Iran is marking the first anniversary of the assassination of its top military commander, General Qasem Soleimani.
US will 'react' if Iran seeks to avenge Soleimani
Washington is "prepared to react" if Tehran launches an attack to mark the anniversary of the killing of Qasem Soleimani, the head of US forces ...
US moves F-16 fighter jets from Germany to UAE
A squadron of US fighter jets have made their way from Germany to the UAE.
US strike kills 14 Islamist militants in northwestern Syria
The US Army says it has carried out a drone strike against Al-Qaeda-linked militants in Syria’s rebel-held Idlib province.
US military strengthens deployment in Syria
The US military deployed more war apparatus in the region following tensions with Russia.
The Iraq Report: US drawdown will embolden Iran's proxies
Iran-backed militias will feel emboldened by a reduction of capable enemies on their doorstep, and could seek to expand their power and ...
Lebanon's alliance with the US has run its course
Comment: Unless the US takes serious steps to repair the relationship, there will be few incentives left for the Lebanese to keep the alliance ...
Iran says passengers can sue US for endangering flight
Iran has lodged a complaint with the ICAO and plans to submit a protest letter to the UN Security Council and secretary general.
Iran protests US jet approach at UN
Protests have been lodged with the International Civil Aviation Organization - a UN agency - and the Swiss embassy in Tehran that handles US ...
The Iraq Report: Coronavirus cases spiral out of control
While Iraq saw a relatively under-reported spread of Covid-19 in the first five months of 2020, June alone saw a 600 percent spike in infections.
Protests erupt in Lebanon over US army commander's visit
Hezbollah supporters gathered on the road leading to Beirut International Airport to protest US CentCom chief Kenneth McKenzie's visit ...
Russia, China seek foothold in Middle East arms market
The US dominates arms exports to the Middle East, but Russia and China are vying for influence in the lucrative market.
Two regional IS leaders killed in Syria: CentCom
Two regional Islamic State group leaders were killed in a strike on Deir az-Zour province earlier this week.
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