Iraq
I cleared $30k debt after my girlfriend asked a simple question
I was in debt denial, not realizing the impact it was having on my future self.
Upcoming Persian Gulf Summits Demonstrate Interest in Diplomacy
Even with the United States absent from the upcoming multilateral gatherings, the pervasive influence of Washington on the Persian Gulf's geopolitics will persist, significantly shaping the trajectory of diplomatic interactions in the region.
Democrat "alarmed" Biden will send Ukraine cluster bombs
The United States and Ukraine "don't need to stoop to Putin's level," the lawmaker said prior to the Biden administration's announcement.
Can Iraq's Antiquities Bolster National Unity?
These pieces are not merely antiquities; they represent an era when Iraq was the center of art and education in the region.
Most of the World Wants To Move On From Ukraine
Countries outside the Western orbit are far less interested in Russia walking away from the war in disgrace than they are in stopping the war itself.
U.S. special forces silently hunting ISIS in Syria
U.S. forces "will continue the relentless campaign against ISIS," U.S. Central Command General Michael "Erik" Kurilla said on Monday.
Prince William's "heir" status prevented queen from sending him to war
Queen Elizabeth said both William and Prince Harry should "do their duty" in combat, according to a former head of the British Armed Forces.
Iraqi-Americans reveal hidden conflict of U.S. war—"Suppressed my identity"
"I couldn't reconcile it or make sense of it," Leila Hussain told Newsweek.
The Iraq War Began 20 Years Ago, but Its Impact Will Last Decades To Come
On the 20th anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq War, many are reflecting on all that has happened in the last two decades.
How the U.S. invasion of Iraq is still ruining the world 20 years later
"The U.S. invasion and subsequent occupation is directly related to the rise of ISIS," Zaid al-Ali, former adviser to the U.N. mission in Iraq, told Newsweek.
Iraq veterans: 20 years on
Veterans told Newsweek that a sense of duty and protectiveness spurred them to fight in Iraq since the start of the war 20 years ago.
Facing unrest, Iran credits U.S. wars in helping Islamic Republic survive
"The U.S. unintentionally helped Iran through aggression in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and supporting instability in Syria," Iran's U.N. mission told Newsweek.
Iran Is Attacking the U.S., So Why Aren't We Striking Back?
The United States is not quite done with war in the Middle East. In fact, coalition troops in Syria regularly fall under attack by Iranian-backed forces.
The Gulf War Unleashed Three Decades of U.S. Military Operations in Iraq
We think of the Gulf War as an unquestioned success in U.S. military history. In terms of the mission set, this is a fair description.
Fact Check: Did U.S. invade Iraq to access "ancient stargate"?
A Reddit post has theorized that the U.S. invaded Iraq in 2003 to access an ancient alien stargate located in the Great Ziggurat of Ur.
As the U.S. Pivots to Asia, Asia Pivots to the Middle East
Does the West fully grasp the challenge to its traditional leadership in the Middle East? And is it ready to support Middle East agency through deepening constructive involvement?
Iran's supreme leader targets "scatterbrain" Joe Biden on his 80th birthday
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Sunday that "the US does whatever they can to harm Iran, but they can't do anything at all."
"I fought for my country and lost 15 friends to suicide"
For International Men's Day 2022, veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, Paul Minter, writes about his fight for male mental health.
Biden's Toxic Burn Pits Bill Leaves Civilian Victims to Suffer
Legislation providing lifetime healthcare to military personnel exposed to huge trash burning pits in Iraq and Afghanistan excludes thousands of U.S. civilians.
Ahead of COP27, Climate Leaders Need to Learn How to Listen | Opinion
Where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers once flowed with clean water, the kind I splashed in as a child, there are now cracked, dry beds.
Video of Joe Biden saying his son "lost his life in Iraq" viewed 500k times
Biden said his son had "lost his life in Iraq," despite Beau Biden actually dying in Maryland.
As Nuclear Deal Stalls, Dissident Kurds Seek U.S. Support Amid Iran Unrest
"It's time that the United States engaged with the Iranian Kurdish, or otherwise democratic opposition," Komala leader Abdullah Mohtadi said.
As Iran Hits Kurdish Foes, U.S. Also Worries About Turkey's Strikes in Iraq
"We have repeatedly expressed our concerns regarding Turkish operations in Iraq," a State Department spokesperson told Newsweek.
Iran and Turkey Strike Kurdish Rivals in Iraq as Unrest Grips Baghdad
U.S. and Kurdish authorities condemned the Iranian attacks on Kurdish dissidents but were quiet on Turkey's strikes on Kurdish militants.
Dust Storms, Climate Change Hammer Iraq
We need the world's help in dealing with this very real and very present threat. Otherwise, the Cradle of Civilization will become known as the Cauldron of Climate Change.
Dan Crenshaw Gets Into Heated Clashes With Right-Wing Comedian About War
For the second time in two days, the congressman was involved in a verbal altercation with social media provocateur Alex Stein.
Hillary Clinton Festival Appearances Are 'Whitewashing' History: Filmmaker
Laura Poitras, an Oscar-winning documentarian, criticized film festivals for Clinton's recent appearances.
While The World Looks to Vienna, Iran Makes Moves in Syria and Lebanon
You might be forgiven for thinking the Biden administration is beginning to take seriously Israel's worries about a nuclear Iran.
What Is Iraq's Green Zone? Why Protests Broke Out in Baghdad
The latest outbreak of violence in the Green Zone could mean more political instability for Iraq.
Baghdad Protests: What We Know About U.S. Embassy Staff, Curfews
"Reports of unrest throughout Iraq today are disturbing as Iraqi institutions are not being allowed to operate," the U.S. Embassy in Iraq said.