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nypost.comworld33 days ago
Iraqi Forces Search Desert After Reports of Foreign Troops
Iraqi military units conducted sweeps in desert and border areas after reports emerged of foreign troops operating briefly in the Najaf desert. Authorities have not identified the troops but said no unauthorized forces remain on Iraqi soil.
middleeasteye.networld43 days ago
Israel Built Secret Airstrip in Iraq for Operations Against Iran
Israel built a temporary military outpost in Iraq's western Karbala Province to support strikes against Iran and launched attacks on Iraqi troops who nearly discovered the site. The outpost was found by open-source researchers after the conflict. Russia has meanwhile shipped dron…
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washingtonpost.comfinance52 days ago
Drones Intercepted by Air Defenses Near U.S. Embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone
Air defense systems near the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone activated to intercept several drones. At least one drone was shot down, with reports indicating two were engaged. The incident remains preliminary and unconfirmed, occurring in an area housing key government build…
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