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NATO defenses shoot down ballistic missile in Turkey
The ballistic missile was downed by NATO units stationed in the eastern Mediterranean.
Pandemic prevention isn’t the only reason 82nd paratroopers are still in the Mideast
"We are monitoring — almost daily, actually — to determine exactly when to bring them home," said the chairman of the Joint Chiefs.
By Kyle Rempfer
Patriot deployment to Iraq is helpful, but insufficient against Iran
Iran understands that Patriot air defense systems limit its options for additional aggression. But it also knows that the systems cannot defend against the rockets that Iran's proxies in Iraq have repeatedly lobbed with deadly effect at U.S. and coalition troops.
By Bradley Bowman and Maj. Liane Zivitski
US hands over another air base to Iraqi forces
“These pre-planned base transfers are not related to recent attacks against Iraqi bases hosting Coalition troops, or the ongoing COVID-19 situation in Iraq."
By Shawn Snow
Trump warns Iran will pay a ‘very heavy price’ if its forces or proxies attack US troops
“Upon information and belief, Iran or its proxies are planning a sneak attack on U.S. troops and/or assets in Iraq. If this happens, Iran will pay a very heavy price, indeed!,” Trump tweeted Wednesday.
By Shawn Snow
Coalition sends aerial surveillance to help quell ISIS prison break in Syria
"There has been an attempt prison break by ISIS in Hassakeh, the prisoners were able to remove the internal doors of the prison.The situation is tense inside the prison currently and we have sent anti-terror forces and additional troops to the prison to control the situation."
By Shawn Snow
US transfers Q-West airfield to Iraqi forces citing progress in fight against ISIS
“The Qayyarah base served as a strategic launching point for the ISF [Iraqi Security Forces] and Coalition during the Battle of Mosul. In particular, the base serves as a hub for the Iraqi air force, who continue to deliver lethal strikes on Daesh bed-down locations."
By Shawn Snow
France pulls military out of Iraq amid virus concerns
The country is maintaining military operations in Kuwait and Qatar.
At least 17 Afghan forces killed in insider attack
The Defense Ministry statement said the Taliban carried out the attack, but with the assistance of Afghan police and army personnel inside the base.
US hands over base to Iraqi forces in area known to be a hotbed for Iran-backed militia
“Who wants to bet that 6 months from now, #Iran-backed militias will be the “ISF” [Iraq security forces] in command of al-Qaim base?"
By Shawn Snow