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Iraqi president names Adnan al-Zurfi as new PM-designate, draws criticism
Mar 17, 2020 11:15In his latest bid to end Iraq’s months-long political stalemate, President Barham Salih has designated Adnan al-Zurfi as prime minister, tasking him with forming a government within a month, a decision which has been met with opposition from several factions.
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In hawkish remarks, Pompeo threatens Iraq with more aggression 'if US forces attacked'
Mar 17, 2020 02:58Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has threatened the Iraqi government with more acts of aggression if US troops in the Arab country remain a target for attacks, ignoring the fact that Washington has been occupying Iraq for many years and turning a blind eye to calls for a rapid withdrawal of US forces.
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Iraq will adopt different approach in case US troops refuse to withdraw: Badr bloc
Mar 15, 2020 16:18Iraq will adopt a different position on the presence of US and foreign military personnel on its soil if the troops refuse to withdraw despite demands by Baghdad as well as a related parliamentary resolution and a million-man demonstration to that end, the head of an Iraqi parliamentary bloc says.
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Iraq military demands foreign forces swiftly withdraw following US air raids
Mar 15, 2020 05:29The Iraqi military has called for an immediate withdrawal of all American and foreign troops from the country in accordance with a parliamentary resolution passed earlier this year, and in light of a string of airstrikes carried out by the United States against multiple locations of the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), better known by the Arabic name Hashd al-Sha’abi.
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US commander vows to keep two aircraft carriers in Persian Gulf
Mar 15, 2020 04:54The US military plans to keep two aircraft carriers in the Persian Gulf region, the commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced, claiming the move is aimed at deterring Iran from taking retaliatory action for what he claimed as “defensive” air strikes against Iraqi installations days ago.
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Funerals held for people killed in US airstrikes in Iraq
Mar 14, 2020 14:54Iraqis held a funeral procession in Najaf on Saturday, March 14, for some of those killed in US airstrikes on Friday.
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Iran summons Swiss envoy to protest Trump’s 'baseless' Iraq remarks
Mar 14, 2020 12:53Iran has summoned the Swiss envoy, whose country represents US interests in Tehran, to protest US President Donald Trump’s accusations blaming Iran for an attack on occupying American forces in Iraq.
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Rocket attack hits US-occupied Taji base in Iraq for 2nd time in a week
Mar 14, 2020 11:56For the second time in a week, multiple rockets have struck US-occupied Taji military base in Iraq, Iraqi and US security sources say.
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Iraq calls in US, British envoys after multiple airstrikes on Hashd Sha’abi positions
Mar 13, 2020 14:29The Iraqi Foreign Ministry has summoned the US and British ambassadors to Baghdad over a string of airstrikes carried out by the United States against multiple locations of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), better known by the Arabic name Hashd al-Sha’abi.
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Iraq condemns US airstrikes; says soldiers, police, civilians killed
Mar 13, 2020 09:51The Iraqi military and the presidency have condemned new US airstrikes, saying they killed soldiers, police officers and civilians overnight.