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Russian, US troops operating at same Niger Base amid Ukraine war tensions
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
This development places the two military forces in close proximity amid heightened tensions surrounding the conflict in Ukraine and the junta's insistence on the withdrawal of US forces from the country.
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Hundreds march in Niger demanding withdrawal of US troops
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Hundreds of people erupted in protest on the streets of the Niger capital, demanding the withdrawal of US troops after the military rulers further shifted their strategy by ending a defence accord with the US and welcoming Russian military instructors, Al Jazeera reported on Saturday.
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"If you harm an American, we will respond": Biden on Iraq, Syria strikes
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
"The United States does not seek conflict in the Middle East or anywhere else in the world. But let all those who might seek to do us harm know this: If you harm an American, we will respond," the US President said on Iraq and Syria strikes.
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US launches retaliatory strikes on Iranian-linked militia targets in Iraq,
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
This marks the beginning of what appears to be a series of more substantial strikes against Iranian-backed militias, who have been implicated in attacks on US troops in the region. Two US officials confirmed the commencement of these retaliatory measures.
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Iran refutes involvements in drone attack on US base in Jordan
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The drone attack marks the first instance of US troops being killed by enemy fire in the Middle East since the commencement of the Gaza war.
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Drone attack kills 3 US troops in Jordan, leaving dozens injured
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
According to US officials, the drone responsible was launched by Iran-backed militants and seemed to originate from Syria
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US to send 300 additional troops to Middle East: Pentagon
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Ryder said that these troops will provide capabilities, explosive ordnance disposal, communications and other support enablers for forces already in the region. He said that additional US troops are not going to Israel.
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US has "absolutely no intention" of sending troops to Israel or Gaza: Kama
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Vice President Kamala Harris stressed the United States has "absolutely no intention" of sending troops to Israel or Gaza, when asked about the potential for US troops to be drawn into a war in the region.
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900 US troops deployed or are being deployed in Middle East: Pentagon offi
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Approximately 900 US troops have been deployed or are being deployed to the Middle East amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Pentagon spokesperson Brigadier General Pat Ryder said on Thursday (local time), CNN reported.
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White House deletes Biden picture with US troops in Israel after citicism
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
However, the White House account deleted the photo soon after it was shared on social media platforms. Users slammed Biden's team for the dangerous mistake, accusing the administration of "compromising" the troops' faces while they were in Israel in the wake of the Hamas terrorist attack.
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Preparing to abandon two airbases critical to counterterrorism efforts: US
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Hecker, on Friday, called the planning for a possible evacuation from the two bases prudent and precautionary, adding that his teams have considered scenarios in which they are called upon to evacuate civilians and even the US Embassy under duress.
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US abandoned Army dogs in Afghanistan: Donald Trump
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The US has been shocked by the revelation that its military abandoned its combat 'officer' dogs while leaving Afghanistan. This disclosure was made by Trump to Journalist Tucker Carlson in a Fox News interview. Trump's revelation has since gone viral and public opinion in this dog-loving
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