Iraq
Unreported Head Injuries
The link below includes video of Iran’s missiles hitting US base in Iraq. https://www.militarytimes.com/video/2020/01/08/iranian-rockets-hit-bases-us-targets-in-iraq-newsbreak/ An explosion that is not a direct impact but has a shockwave can cause head injuries that may go unreported. This article addresses those possible head injuries suffered by troops in Iraq and elsewhere, but not reported by them until later […]
A 560-Pound Terrorist Detained in Iraq
A very large terrorist has been detained in Iraq. They needed to place him onto the back of a truck to transport him to his new accommodation. He’s no friend to local or regional culture. He cheered the destruction of the Prophet Jonas Mosque. He also issued fatwas that resulted in scholars and clerics being […]
No Surprises Here
General Salami It ain’t over ‘til it’s over. Even dTrump knows that. I did wonder how long it would be until the information in the linked article came up, and Military Times has provided coverage for it. Iran’s Quds-trained militants are responsible for continued lone wolf rocket attacks on Iraq and on US forces. https://www.militarytimes.com/flashpoints/2020/01/10/iran-backed-militia-calls-for-lone-wolf-attacks-against-us-troops/ […]
Iran Launches Missile Attacks Against Iraq Bases
Iran has retaliated against the U.S. for the killing of General Soleimani. They described it as “hard revenge”, and warned the U.S. not to retaliate for these strikes. If we do, they will take additional measures. Additionally, they’re calling on us, U.S. citizens, to pressure our government to remove U.S. forces out of that area. […]
Footprint of Freedom
This undated file photo shows Diego Garcia, the largest island in the Chagos archipelago and site of a major United States military base in the middle of the Indian Ocean leased from Britain in 1966. US deploys 6 B-52 bombers to Diego Garcia in Indian Ocean after Soleimani strike By Vandana Rambaran BUFF The U.S. […]
Letter from US Coalition – Will Respect Iraq Parliament’s Decision
Reuters reports that a letter was sent to the Iraqi Defense Ministry, to their Baghdad combined joint operations center. In it, the coalition commander said that they would reposition the troops for further movement. The Reuters article suggests that this is a precursor to withdrawal from Iraq. The entire article from Reuters: BAGHDAD, Jan 6 […]
Iraqi Parliament Resolution Calls for End of Foreign Troop Presence
The Iraqi parliament passed a resolution calling for all foreign troop presence in Iraq to come to an end. This was done in the aftermath of the airstrike that killed Qassem Soleimani and a militia commander. This move is symbolic, as it is not a binding law. This isn’t just a move to get Western […]
Red Flag Signalling Revenge Raised Over Iranian Mosque
Signaling that Iran means business this time, the red flag of revenge was raised over Jamkaran Mosque. The Iranian President, and others in the Iranian government, declared that there will be retaliation for the killing of the general, and for the killing of others… There was a follow on drone attack that killed militia commanders […]
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