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U.S. leaders dismiss Iraqi requests to remove all military forces

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he will talk about force size and structure with Iraqi leaders, but not a full withdrawal.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Trump says Iran is ‘standing down’ after missile attacks on US troops

The president's remarks came the morning after Iran fired more than a dozen rockets at U.S. base housing sites in Iraq.

By Leo Shane III and Aaron Mehta

4 years ago

Controversial Iraqi cleric goes full Monty Python, tries to insult his way into Trump-Iran fight

Muqtada al-Sadr, whose militias killed numerous Americans in the Iraq War, ridiculed President Trump as the "son of casinos" in an online rant.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Bombs bursting everywhere: PODCAST

Defense Nerds podcast for July 1, 2019: Senate NDAA, Iran tensions, Democratic primary debate #1, July 4th controversies.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

4 years ago

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