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Treasury sanctions Iran-backed militia members attacking US forces
Six people affiliated with the Iranian-backed Iraqi militia Kataeb Hezbollah were sanctioned.
By Fatima Hussein and Tara Copp, AP
Two soldiers awarded Valentine’s Day Purple Hearts for injuries in 2020 Iranian missile attack
The two soldiers were both awarded Purple Hearts on Feb. 14 for concussions suffered during the 2020 Iranian missile strike on U.S. forces in Iraq.
N. Korea fires missiles in response to US sanctions
Hours after berating the Biden administration over sanctions, North Korea fired a new round of missiles.
US senators urge Biden to waive sanctions for India’s S-400 purchase
Two key senators are urging President Joe Biden to waive sanctions against India for its purchase of a Russian S-400 air defense system, saying such a move would throw cold water on the important relationship.
By Joe Gould
Schumer, White House back repeal of Iraq War authorization
The White House said it supports the legislation and stressed that no ongoing military activities are reliant upon the 2002 authorization.
Iran rejects claim that its speedboats sparked encounter with US vessels in Strait of Hormuz
It was the second time in two weeks that a U.S. ship opened fire to warn vessels of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.
US commander warns NATO is ready to respond to aggression
Amid Russia’s massive troop buildup along the border with Ukraine, the top U.S. commander in Europe is warning that NATO is prepared to respond to aggression.
By Joe Gould
Defense contractor pleads guilty to sharing classified info with person linked to Hezbollah
A woman who worked as a contract linguist for the U.S. military in Iraq pleaded guilty Friday to sharing classified information with a romantic interest linked to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
Iraq wants new round of talks over withdrawal of remaining US combat forces
According to three government officials, Iraq recently sent an official memo to the U.S. requesting a date for a new round of discussions on bilateral relations and specifically, the withdrawal of remaining combat forces.
White House warns of military response to rocket attack on Iraq base hosting US troops
Wednesday’s attack targeted the same base where Iran struck with a barrage of missiles in January last year in retaliation for the killing of Soleimani.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Howard Altman