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Iraq
Baghdad: Calls to Expel US Troops from Iraq after Trump said They spy on Iran
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Trump’s assertion that he intends to keep US troops in Iraq to spy on Iran has produced a firestorm of protest and controversy in Baghdad. Trump also committed the faux pas of saying the US had constructed an enormous military base in Iraq, which contradicts the Iraqi government’s line that […]
Party of Shiite Cleric Muqtada al-Sadr tables Bill to expel US Troops from Iraq
If passed, the bill would require all foreign military deployments — including troops and advisers — to leave the country within one year
Iran steals Trump’s Thunder: ‘We defeated ISIL & We’ll Rebuild Iraq’
“The reason Iraq could persevere in the face of terrorism is that Iran stood by its side. Everyone rejects America’s entry into Iraq.”
Iraq welcomes Iran Foreign Minister after Pompeo, denounces US Sanctions as “Illegal”
Iran is the second-largest source of imported goods in Iraq.
Israeli general sees possible threat from Iraq as Iran’s clout grows
Israel said it might attack sites in Iraq, effectively expanding a campaign now focused on Syria
Shiite Parties Decry Trump’s ‘Arrogant’ and ‘Disdainful’ Visit to Iraq, Ignoring Iraqis
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Trump’s surprise visit to a US military base in Iraq on the day after Christmas has provoked a strong critique among some Iraqis, who mind that Trump slipped in and out to visit the Ain al-Assad base in al-Anbar Province but did not bother to meet with any Iraqi officials. […]
Trump Deporting undocumented Iraqis at risk of Arrest, Torture in Iraq
ICE deported at least one person in violation of a court order in August
Defying Trump Sanctions, Iraqi President will Double Iran Trade to $22 bn/ Yr
According to officials, last week Iraq came to an agreement with Iran to exchange Iraqi food items for Iranian gas and energy supplies. Iraq’s President Barham Salih, on Saturday, started an official visit to neighboring Iran which aims to foster positive political and economic relations between the two countries. Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani welcomed Salih […]
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