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Marines sent to bolster security after Iraqi protesters assault US embassy, torch guardhouse to protest airstrikes

As published by WFIN CT757fan/iStock(BAGHDAD) — Hundreds of protesters, fomented by pro-Iranian militias and seemingly permitted by Iraqi security forces, have attempted to storm the U.S. embassy in Baghdad to protest recent deadly U.S. airstrikes against an Iranian-backed militia. The ...

US: Strikes on Kata’ib Hizbollah aim to deter Iranian aggression

As published by Kurdistan 24 by Laurie Mylroie WASHINGTON DC (Kurdistan 24) – US officials repeatedly affirmed on Monday that Sunday’s strikes against five targets of the Iranian-backed Iraqi militia, Kata’ib Hizbollah, were a defensive action that sought to protect ...

Video shows aftermath of US strike in Iraq amid concerns violence could escalate

As published by Channel 11 Eyewitness News by Elizabeth McLaughlin Aerial footage released by the Pentagon showed the aftermath of at least one of the American strikes on an Iranian-backed group operating in Iraq over the weekend, as concern grew Monday ...

Video shows aftermath of US strike on Iran-backed group in Iraq amid concerns violence could escalate

As published by ABC News by Elizabeth McLaughlinandConor Finnegan Aerial footage released by the Pentagon showed the aftermath of at least one of the American strikes on an Iranian-backed group operating in Iraq over the weekend, as concern grew Monday that ...

US Hits Iran-Backed Militia Bases in Iraq and Syria Following Deadly Rocket Attack

As published by Military.com by Richard Sisk U.S. forces have launched strikes on five Iranian-backed militia positions in Iraq and Syria Sunday following a series of rocket attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq, including one that killed an American contractor ...

Navy SEALs call Eddie Gallagher ‘toxic’ and ‘evil’ in newly released video interviews

As published by ABC 7 News by Elizabeth McLaughlin The Navy SEALs who served alongside Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher described their platoon leader as "freaking evil" and "toxic," according to new video recordings conducted by criminal investigators obtained by the ...

North Korea’s threat of ‘Christmas gift’ puts US, South Korea on high alert

As published by ABC Action News Philadelphia by Conor Finnegan After months of stalled nuclear negotiations and ratcheting up rhetoric, North Korea has promised to deliver a "Christmas gift" to the U.S. -- a warning that has American and South ...

Ex-Pentagon Mideast Chief: Trump ‘Capitulated’ in Syria

As published in News Max by Eric Mack President Donald Trump's withdrawal in Syria before the Turkish incursion helped facilitate that military operation, according to former Middle East policy chief for the Pentagon Michael Mulroy. "I think the criticism that we've ...

Asaad Hanna joins Lobo board of advisors

Lobo Institute is proud to announce that Asaad Hanna is now on their board of advisors. Asaad Hanna is a strategic analyst, humanitarian and media advisor specializing in Syria, the Middle East and high conflict and crisis regions from Iran ...

‘We Just Capitulated’

As published by Foreign Policy by Lara Seligman 'We Just Capitulated’ The Pentagon’s recently departed Middle East policy chief addresses the administration’s handling of Turkey’s Syria invasion and response to Iranian attacks. Michael Mulroy could not have left his position ...