Iraq
WHO, US?
President Joe Biden had insisted the attack was the work of “radical Iran-backed militant groups.”
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THE DEVIL YOU KNOW
The Islamic Republic is more afraid of yet more sanctions than it is of 2,500 U.S. military advisors in Iraq’s anti-ISIS coalition.
HEATING UP
One of the operations was in response to an attack that injured American troops, officials said.
‘GOING TO WAR’
Edward Richmond Jr. allegedly used a baton to beat law enforcement officers as they attempted to defend the U.S. Capitol.
NEW STRIKE
Iran-backed militants have attacked U.S. military personnel in Iraq 58 times since the Israel-Hamas war began on Oct. 7.
ESCALATING
An Iranian governor said three women and four children were among the dead.
‘UNACCEPTABLE’
Islamabad said three girls were also hurt in the “illegal act.”