Latest "U.S. troops Iraq" stories

U.S. troops will likely be in Iraq for years to come, Central Command boss says

The outgoing head of U.S. Central Command sees a long-term security cooperation mission in Iraq.

By Meghann Myers

11 months ago

New in 2021: US troop presence heading down to 2,500 in Iraq and Afghanistan

Further troop withdrawals will be President-elect Joe Biden's call.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago

Iranian attacks are down, but not over, CENTCOM commander says

Iranian attacks on U.S. forces have gone down, but there's no reason to believe they're going away.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago

Acting defense secretary assures end of ‘generational’ Mideast wars in announcement of partial drawdown

Acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller announced the next phase of the Afghanistan withdrawal on Tuesday.

By Meghann Myers, Aaron Mehta and Joe Gould

2 years ago

CENTCOM boss expects a long-term troop presence in Iraq

Despite defeating the physical ISIS caliphate, Gen. Frank McKenzie says U.S. troops will be on the ground deterring ISIS for years to come.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago

Trump says there’s no intent to start a war with Iran. Here’s where things stand.

Following the assassination of a top Iranian general, the U.S. military is waiting for Iran -- and Iraq's -- next moves.

By Meghann Myers, Diana Stancy Correll, Leo Shane III and Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago