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US, Iraq begin first round of talks to end US-led military coalition
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The US and Iraq have held their first round of talks on the future of US military presence in Iraq, with Baghdad discussing its expectation to lead to a timeline for reducing their presence, as reported by Al Jazeera.
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US, Iraq governments expected to soon begin talks on troops withdrawal
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The US and Iraq are expected to soon begin talks on the US military presence in the country following calls from the Iraq government for the US to withdraw its troops, as reported by CNN, citing sources.
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"Level 4: Do Not Travel": US State Department updates travel advisory for
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The US State Department updated its travel advisory for Iraq to 'Level 4: Do Not Travel', following the increased security threats against US personnel and interests.
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US, Iraq discuss long-term defense cooperation
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The United States and Iraq hope to take critical steps to expand their partnership from one focused almost entirely on countering the Islamic State (IS) to a 360-degree whole-of-government alliance, Voice of America (VOA) reported.
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US President Biden urges Iraq 'national dialogue' in call with PM Kadhimi
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 1 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (local time) spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi and praised the performance of the Iraqi Security Forces during escalating tensions in Baghdad earlier this week.
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US restarts direct access program for Iraqi refugees
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 2 (ANI): The US Department of State is restarting the Direct Access Program for US-affiliated Iraqis, a part of the US refugee program that gives Iraqis who have supported the US government an avenue for protection and resettlement in the country.
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US Embassy in Baghdad confirms rocket attack targeted compound
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Baghdad [Iraq], January 14 (ANI): The US Embassy in Baghdad came under a rocket attack targeting its compound by suspected terrorist groups on Thursday. A woman and a girl were injured in the rocket attack and another one landed inside a nearby school, the Iraq Security Forces said, adding t
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Reports of Saddam Hussein hiding in hole 'fabricated': Iraqi Interpreter f
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Baghdad [Iraq], December 30 (ANI/Sputnik): Reports that US troops captured former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein while he was hiding in an underground hole were fabricated, an Iraqi interpreter who worked with the US military at the time told Sputnik.
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Blinken, Iraq president discuss assassination attempt on Prime Minister Mu
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 10 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Iraqi President Barham Salih about the attempted assassination of Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Kadhimi, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said.
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US combat forces to leave Iraq by year's end
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 27 (ANI): There will be no US forces with a combat role in Iraq by December 31, 2021, the US and Iraqi governments said in a joint statement following the strategic dialogue held in Washington on Monday (local time).
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US still assessing impact, attribution of rocket attack in Iraq: Jen Psaki
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 4 (ANI): The United States is assessing the impact of the latest rocket attack on its airbase in Iraq and the option of a forceful retaliation is open, said White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki on Wednesday (local time).
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Pompeo says 'Iran-Backed' forces behind Baghdad Green Zone Attack
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 21 (ANI): US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on Sunday accused "Iran-backed militias" of carrying out the Sunday rocket attack on the Green Zone in Iraq's capital, Baghdad.
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