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TopicUS Iraq

Topic: US Iraq

Before US elections, Iraq is forcing America to answer—which ‘forever war’ is worth fighting

Both Tehran and Washington wish to avoid war, but both sides will find it difficult to avoid slow-walking into a confrontation with dangerous consequences for the entire region.

US retaliatory strike in Baghdad kills militia leader blamed for attack against US personnel in Iraq

Strike targeted Mushtaq Jawad Kazim al Jawari, the Pentagon said, adding he was a leader of Harakat al Nujaba & was involved in and carrying out attacks against American personnel.

US carries out retaliatory air strikes in Iraq after three members injured in attack

A US base in Iraq’s Erbil that houses the country's forces came under attack from a one-way drone by Iran-aligned militants earlier Monday, leading to the US casualties.

20 years after US-led invasion, Iraq enjoy stability but risks from uncertain oil prices remain

PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has launched a programme to rebuild infrastructure in the country and attract foreign investors.

US further reduces troops in Iraq to keep Trump’s promise to exit ‘endless wars’

Trump's 2016 campaign promised to end combat entanglements in Iraq and Afghanistan and is reaffirming the pledge before before this year's US elections as he trails Joe Biden in polls.

Mustafa Al-Kadhimi’s appointment as Iraq’s interim PM shows Iran is losing its grip

Despite opposition from militia supported and directed by Iran to Kadhimi, the Iraqi Parliament ignored it and went ahead with the appointment.

What is Mahdi Army? The group Iraqi Shia cleric wants to reactivate after Soleimani killing

A fallout of Soleimani assassination, one that many did not anticipate, is the revival of the dreaded Mahdi Army led by Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.