Latest "shia militias" stories

As US forces in Iraq and Syria face increasing attacks, fissures form between Iran and militias it backs

The attacks come as tension is on the rise between U.S. troops and Iran-backed fighters as Baghdad and Washington negotiate a timeline for foreign troop withdrawal from Iraq.

19 months ago

No timetable for withdrawal of troops after US, Iraq talks

Iraq had requested the latest round, partly in response to pressure from Shiite political factions and militias loyal to Iran that have lobbied for the remaining U.S. troops to leave Iraq

22 months ago

This is how the US military is protecting the Strait of Hormuz.

To bolster the security of US warships at sea operating in tight waterways around the Middle East, the U.S. conducted tests in December using Griffin missiles fired from a U.S. vessel.

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

Esper asks Iraq to help stop attacks on bases housing American troops

“Iran should not mistake the United States’ restraint for an unwillingness to respond with decisive military force should our forces or interests be attacked."

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

US offering $15 million for info on Iranian planner of 2007 Karbala attack that killed 5 US troops

The Jan 20 2007, attack on the Karbala, provincial headquarters has been described as one of the most sophisticated attacks carried out against coalition forces in Iraq. Iranian involvement was believed to be behind the attack.

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

Pentagon disputes British general’s assessment on Iranian threat

U.S. Central Command announced it raised the threat level in Iraq and Syria, rebuking comments made by a top British general with the coalition fighting the Islamic State.

By Kyle Rempfer

4 years ago

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