December 2023
Iraqi Kurdistan Reports Downing of Armed Drone Near U.S. Base
An armed drone was shot down over Erbil Airport in Iraqi Kurdistan, where U.S. forces are stationed. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for…
Six Iranian-backed Militants Killed in Airstrikes at Syria-Iraq Border
Six Iranian-backed militants were killed in airstrikes near the Syria-Iraq border, following a series of attacks on U.S. positions by Iranian-supported groups. The U.S. denies…
Islamic Republic-Linked Parties Win in Iraqi Provincial Council Elections
Islamic Republic-affiliated parties won a significant majority in Iraq's provincial council elections held on December 18, marking a critical moment in Iraqi politics. This election,…
Iraq Elections; AFP: Pro-Iran Factions Expected to Strengthen
Iraq held its first provincial council elections in a decade, with expectations that pro-Iran Shiite factions will gain strength amid widespread public frustration and corruption.…
CENTCOM Commander Visits Iraq and Syria for 'Condition Assessment' of U.S. Bases
General Michael Erik Kurilla, the head of CENTCOM, visited U.S. military bases in Iraq and Syria to assess security conditions amid rising attacks from Iranian-backed…
Baghdad: There was a connection between the rocket attack on the US embassy and Iraqi security organizations
The Iraqi government has identified connections between recent rocket attacks on the US embassy in Baghdad and local security organizations, leading to several arrests. The…