Iraq War flashbacks? Experts say Trump’s Iran buildup signals pressure campaign, not regime change

U.S. forces surge into the Middle East amid Iran tensions, drawing comparisons to 2003 Iraq buildup. Military experts say ...
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Iraq's Uphill Battle to Regulate Its Militias

In late July, Iraq's long and difficult path to stability was interrupted again when fighters from the Popular Mobilization Forces stormed a Ministry of Agriculture building in Baghdad. The raid was ...
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The Prospect Of An Israel-Iraq War Over Iran-Backed Militias

Members of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces and locals gather for a collective prayer for Iran under Israeli attacks, on the bank of Shatt al-Arab River in Basra, Iraq on June 18, 2025. The "Prayer ...
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Iraq War: Battle Beyond the Bloodshed: Troops fight to win hearts and minds

Behind the scenes of the daily bombings and carnage in Iraq, another battle is ongoing -- the fight for the "hearts and minds" within the burgeoning democracy. It is a mission that requires more than ...
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Rebuilding After War And Why Iraq Can’t Keep The Lights On

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ken Silverstein covers global energy and climate issues. An Iraqi girl uses a lantern to do her homework in Baghdad 18 March 2006.
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Rebel attack turns into massive firefight in northern Iraq; insurgents target U.S. allies

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- In the deadliest reported firefight since the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime, U.S. soldiers fought back coordinated attacks Sunday using tanks, cannons and small arms in running ...