Assured by the mainstream media coverage declaring Democratic candidate Joe Biden winner of the U.S. presidential race, Iran-backed terrorist groups in Iraq feel emboldened.
Trump Awards Medal of Honor to Sgt. Major Thomas Payne, Who Helped Rescue 75 Hostages From ISIS

In a time when the country is consumed by election news, left-wing riots, and the continuing effects of the coronavirus pandemic, it is easy to forget that there are so many other important things happening in the world around us.
On Friday, President Trump awarded Sgt. Major Thomas Payne with the Medal...
U.S. Offers $10M for Information on Hezbollah Terror Commander in Iraq

The United States has offered a reward of $10 million for information on Muhammad Kawtharani, the top commander of the Lebanese Hezbollah terrorist group, which now is operating also in Iraq.
U.S. Strikes Back at Iran-Backed Militia, Supposedly Kills Senior IRGC Commander

The Pentagon announced the U.S. launched missiles at an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq officials believe attacked and killed American troops just north of Baghdad.
Other reports speculate the attack killed Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) top commander General Siamand Mashhadani.
34 U.S. Service Members Diagnosed With Traumatic Brain Injuries After Iran Strike

The Pentagon revealed today that 34 U.S. service members have traumatic brain injuries caused by the Iranian attack on an Iraqi military base earlier this month.
Iran launches missile attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq

U.S. miliary bases in Iraq are under Iranian missile attack, the U.S. Department of Defense and Iranian media have confirmed.
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CONFIRMED: Qassem Soleimani killed by U.S. in Baghdad

Major General Qassem Soleimani, the commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, is the architect of Iran’s war on the West and Israel, including through Lebanon’s Hezbollah terrorist group.
There was an airstrike on a convoy of vehicles at Baghdad airport, and reportedly Soleimani was killed along with...
1979 Again? Iranian-backed Militia Storms U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Shouting “Death to America” and “No, no, Trump”

President Donald Trump has vowed to hold Iran “fully responsible” for Tuesday’s attack on the U.S. embassy in Baghdad. Thousands of rioters along with Iran-backed militia fighters stormed the U.S. embassy in Iraq on Tuesday, Reuters news agency reported.
Iran-Backed Terror Group Vows “Revenge” for U.S. Airstrikes in Syria and Iraq

Iran-backed terrorist group Kata’ib Hizbollah has “vowed revenge” after the United State carried out airstrikes against its bases in Syria and Iraq, the news agency Reuters reported. Iran also warned of ‘consequences’ following the U.S. operation that took place on Sunday, media reports said.
CNN rats out troops in Iraq for having Trump sign MAGA hats

I know the news tends to be slow at the end of the year, but this is ridiculous. CNN reported that troops may have violated Department of Defense guidelines when they asked President Donald Trump to sign their Make America Great Again hats.
Or maybe the troops just wanted to get their...
Trump Surprises American Troops in Iraq

President Trump and the First Lady surprised American troops stationed in Iraq when he dropped by to wish them Merry Christmas.
Without ISIS, Mosul Ladies and Men Flock to Salons for Makeovers

I shed a few tears after reading this article. People in Mosul, Iraq, had to endure hell for three years under Sharia law was set in place by the Islamic State (ISIS). This meant women covered head to toe in black while men had to grow long beards.
Without the terrorist group...
U.S.-Iraqi Operation Capture Five Top ISIS Members

Two Iraqi officials announced that an operation between U.S. and Iraqi forces led to the capture of five top ISIS members. From The New York Times:
The three-month operation, which tracked a group of senior Islamic State leaders who had been hiding in Syria and Turkey, represents a significant intelligence victory for...
Iraq Prime Minister Declares Victory Over ISIS

Iraq Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has declared that the country has fully liberated itself from the Islamic State (ISIS).
The defeat of ISIS comes after three years of battles since the terrorist group leaked into Iraq and captured Mosul, the country’s second largest city, and other key cities along the border...
Iran and Iraq Earthquake’s Death Toll Around 350

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook the border of Iran and Iraq over the weekend and the death roll has risen to 348 people. From Reuters:
State television said more than 348 people were killed in Iran...
Saadam Hussein honored with statue and ceremony in Palestinian city

In a deliberate show of anti-Israel sentiment, a Palestinian city has erected a statue of Saddam Hussein bearing the words: “Arab Palestine From River To Sea.” This was Hussein’s rallying call for the destruction of Israel.
The Palestinian city of Qalqilya has named a street after Saddam Hussein...