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Iraq's Green Zone housing US embassy targeted with rockets

US forces at military bases in Iraq and Syria have faced more than 70 attacks since mid-October claimed by an umbrella organisation of Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim armed groups, though diplomatic missions have been spared.

08 December 2023, 07:00 IST

Iraq's Green Zone housing US embassy targeted with rockets

08 December 2023, 07:00 IST

Suspected US strike in Iraq kills 5 militia members

A US military official earlier in the day said US and international forces faced an attack with multiple rockets at the Rumalyn Landing Zone in northeastern Syria, but there were no casualties or damage to infrastructure.

03 December 2023, 22:01 IST

Suspected US strike in Iraq kills 5 militia members

03 December 2023, 22:01 IST

At least 10 killed in Iraq roadside bomb attack

The sources said the attack near the town of Amraniyah targeted relatives of a local MP and began with the detonation of two roadside bombs that destroyed a vehicle in which several people were travelling.

30 November 2023, 22:25 IST

At least 10 killed in Iraq roadside bomb attack

30 November 2023, 22:25 IST

Iraq sees risk of regional conflict if Gaza war resumes

Israel's devastating bombardment of Gaza in response to Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel has drawn in Iran-aligned armed groups in the region including Lebanese Hezbollah and several Iraqi factions, who have mounted near-daily attacks on Israeli and US forces.

27 November 2023, 17:19 IST

Iraq sees risk of regional conflict if Gaza war resumes

27 November 2023, 17:19 IST

Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah militia says 5 killed by US strikes

The strike by fighter aircraft targeted and destroyed a Kataib Hezbollah operations centre and a command and control node near Al Anbar and Jurf Al-Sakhar, a US defence official said.

22 November 2023, 10:28 IST

Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah militia says 5 killed by US strikes

22 November 2023, 10:28 IST

US conducts airstrikes against Iranian proxies in Iraq

The United States conducted a new round of airstrikes -- the second in roughly a day -- in Iraq early Wednesday, destroying two facilities used by Iranian proxies that had been targeting American and coalition troops, US defense officials said.

22 November 2023, 03:17 IST

US conducts airstrikes against Iranian proxies in Iraq

22 November 2023, 03:17 IST

Drones target Iraq's Ain al-Asad airbase, no casualties, damage

On Monday, four Katyusha rockets were fired at Iraq's Ain al-Asad air base but it was not clear if the attacks caused damage or casualties.

31 October 2023, 08:27 IST

Drones target Iraq's Ain al-Asad airbase, no casualties, damage

31 October 2023, 08:27 IST

Shi'ite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr calls for closure of US embassy in Iraq

Hundreds of supporters of Iranian-backed Iraqi paramilitary groups gathered last week at Iraq's main border crossing with Jordan to express solidarity with Gaza and call for an end to Israel's blockade.

27 October 2023, 12:28 IST

Shi'ite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr calls for closure of US embassy in Iraq

27 October 2023, 12:28 IST

Rocket attack targets Iraqi base housing US forces

One of the sources said the rockets were big, and the rocket launcher was found about 50 km southeast of the base.

24 October 2023, 18:15 IST

Rocket attack targets Iraqi base housing US forces

24 October 2023, 18:15 IST

Drone attack on Iraqi airbase that hosts US troops thwarted

In a statement cited by SITE Intelligence monitoring group, the 'Islamic Resistance in Iraq,' a Shiite militant group, claimed responsibility for the attack.

21 October 2023, 18:52 IST

Drone attack on Iraqi airbase that hosts US troops thwarted

21 October 2023, 18:52 IST