The U.S. military said those killed in a joint assault by U.S. and Iraqi forces last month included the group’s top commander in Iraq and its leading bomb maker.
Tag: Iraqi Army
U.S. and Iraqi Commandos Targeted ISIS in Sprawling Operation
The number of insurgent attacks has increased, officials say, as Iraq and the United States negotiate a plan to wind down the U.S.-led military mission.
Explosion Damages Iraqi Military Base Used by Iran-backed Armed Group
It was unclear who carried out the attack in Iraq’s Babylon province, south of Baghdad.
Leader’s Death Is Another Blow for ISIS, but It’s Hardly the End
The Islamic State is a shadow of its former self. But it’s likely to keep adapting and enduring, even after the U.S. raid that killed its top commander.
Iraqi Security Forces Free Abducted German Arts Advocate
Hella Mewis was rescued after she was kidnapped near her offices in Baghdad on Monday.
Iraq Raids Iranian-Backed Militia Accused of Attacking U.S. Forces
Iraqi forces detained 14 members of the group, Khataib Hezbollah, to send a message that “no one is above the law.”
U.S. Airstrikes Kill Iraqi Soldiers and Police, Iraqi Officials Say
Iraqi officers said that the retaliatory strikes against pro-Iranian militias instead hit regular forces, police officers and a civilian.
A Myth That Won’t Die About a Gulf War Weapon, and Why It Matters
Pentagon leaders have repeated a tall tale about artillery that was used against Iraqi troops during Desert Storm. For the Army, the fiction began right at the very top.
Iraqi Army Ordered Out of Sadr City, Where Dozens Died at Protests
A statement from the army said that it had used excessive force in the Baghdad neighborhood, and that officers and soldiers would be held accountable for “wrong acts.”
Iraq’s Militias, Accused of Threatening U.S., Pose a Quandary for Iraq
The militias were critical in pushing the Islamic State out of Iraq, but most have refused to disarm. They range from helpful groups to criminal organizations, and some have ties to Iran.