OpinionThe power of relationships and partnerships forged by special opsThe history of special operations in the U.S. is replete with examples that demonstrate how vital this can be.By Michael K. Nagata6 days ago
Biden to host Iraq’s leader as Mideast tensions soarPresident Joe Biden is set to host Iraq's leader as tensions across the Middle East soar over the war in Gaza and Iran's retaliatory attack on Israel.4 weeks ago
Served in Iraq, Syria or Jordan recently? We want to hear from you.We want to hear from troops who have served in Iraq, Syria or Jordan in recent years.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 months ago
Most casualties from recent attacks in Middle East are brain injuriesTroops have been attacked 170 times since October.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
40 militants killed in strikes on Iraq and Syria, Pentagon saysThe U.S. struck more than 85 Iran-backed targets on Feb. 2 in retaliation for the deaths of three American soldiers in January.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Drone strike in Baghdad kills senior militia commander, officials sayTwo U.S. officials familiar with the matter said that a senior Kataib Hezbollah commander was targeted in a U.S. strike on Wednesday in Iraq.3 months ago
After Jordan attack, Pentagon weighs options to bolster base securityU.S. troops will likely be staying put at Tower 22 and other remote outposts in Iraq, Syria and Jordan, according to the Pentagon.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Iran-backed attacks in Middle East continue after dozens of US strikesThe Pentagon has insisted that the barrage of attacks by Iran-backed militants, and United States retaliatory strikes, don’t amount to war.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
US warns of more retaliation if Iran-backed militias continue attacksThe U.S. and U.K. struck 36 Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen on on Saturday alone.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP3 months ago
US begins strikes on militias in Iraq, Syria after fatal drone attackThe U.S. launched retaliatory strikes on sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias in retaliation for the weekend drone attack in Jordan.3 months ago
Islamic Resistance in Iraq blamed for fatal drone attack on US troopsSunday's drone attack on the Tower 22 base in Jordan killed three U.S. soldiers.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press3 months ago
Pentagon not taking Iran-backed militia pause declaration seriouslyKataib Hezbollah told its fighters Tuesday to suspend attacks on U.S troops.By Meghann Myers4 months ago