Iraqi Armed Forces - Wikipedia
WEBThe Iraqi Armed Forces[a] are the military forces of the Republic of Iraq. They consist of the Ground forces, the Army Aviation Command, the Iraqi Air Force, the Air Defence Command and the Iraqi Navy. Along with these primary service branches, there exists the Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service and the Popular Mobilization Forces.
Where does Iraq stand now — 20 years after the U.S. invasion?
WEBMar 20, 2023 · Twenty years ago today, the U.S. bypassed the United Nations and began its invasion of Iraq - a sovereign nation. The pretext for that war was that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction.
Sweeping Iraq Raid Killed 4 ISIS Leaders - The New York Times
WEB6 days ago · One of the largest counterterrorism operations against the Islamic State in Iraq in recent years killed four top insurgent leaders last month, the U.S. military said on Friday, dealing the...
Why US troops remain in Iraq 20 years after ‘shock and awe’
WEBMar 15, 2023 · Twenty years after the U.S. invaded Iraq, in blinding explosions of shock and awe, American forces remain in the country in what has become a small, but consistent presence to ensure an ongoing relationship with a key military and diplomatic partner in …
U.S. Announces End to Combat Mission in Iraq, but Troops Will …
WEBDec 9, 2021 · BAGHDAD — The U.S. military on Thursday said it had completed its transition from a combat mission in Iraq to one meant to “advise, assist and enable” Iraqi forces that are battling the...
U.S., Iraqi Officials Hold Pentagon Meeting to Discuss Security ...
WEBJul 22, 2024 · U.S. and Iraqi officials are meeting at the Pentagon to discuss when and how the mission of the global coalition against the Islamic State in Iraq would end and transition in an orderly manner...
US-led coalition against IS ends combat mission in Iraq - BBC
WEBDec 9, 2021 · The US-led global coalition against Islamic State (IS) has ended its combat mission in Iraq, four years after it helped defeat the jihadist group there.
US and Iraqi governments expected to start talks on future of US ... - CNN
WEBJan 24, 2024 · CNN — The US and Iraq are expected to soon begin talks on the future of the US military presence in the country, according to sources familiar with the matter, amid public calls from the Iraqi...
NATO - Topic: NATO Mission Iraq
WEBMay 27, 2024 · NATO Mission Iraq (NMI) is a non-combat advisory and capacity-building mission, conducted in full respect of Iraq's sovereignty and territorial integrity. It was established in Baghdad in October 2018 and currently involves several hundred personnel from Allies and partner country Australia.
US combat forces to leave Iraq by end of year - BBC
WEBJul 27, 2021 · President Joe Biden says US forces will end their combat mission in Iraq by the end of this year, but will continue to train and advise the Iraqi military.