U.S.-Iran Updates: War expands as U.S.-Saudi strikes target Iraqi militias backed by Iran

  3m ago U.S., Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed group in Iraq, at least 10 reportedly killed The U.S. and Saudi militaries launched airstrikes late Tuesday on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, U.S. Central Command said, after Iran and its proxies allegedly targeted American forces over the last few days. The U.S.-Saudi operation was aimed at “terrorist … Read more

Flights grounded for hours at D.C.-area airport due to security concerns for Iraqi leader

Flights were halted at Ronald Reagan National Airport for several hours on Tuesday, leading to over a hundred canceled flights and cascading delays, due to security measures meant to protect the Iraqi prime minister during his visit to Washington, D.C., during the war with Iran, sources familiar with the situation told CBS News.  Commercial flights … Read more

Trump holds bilateral meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister

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Trump rolls out the White House welcome mat for new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is welcoming Iraq’s new prime minister to the White House on Tuesday after strongly backing the political neophyte in his bid for office. Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman with no political background, emerged as a consensus candidate in Iraq after months of deadlock over the premiership following last … Read more

UAE says drones that targeted Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The drones that targeted the United Arab Emirates’ Barakah nuclear power plant all came from Iraq, the country’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday. The announcement likely means that Iranian-backed Shiite militias, which earlier had launched drones targeting Gulf Arab nations in the Iran war, likely were behind Sunday’s attack on the … Read more

Two fuel tankers caught fire after strikes in Iraqi waters

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Two fuel tankers caught fire after strikes in Iraqi waters 00:43 UP NEXT Israeli adviser: Iranian people will need to ‘rise up’ 00:54 Kansas’ trans ID law invalidates 1,700 drivers’ licenses 01:30 Old intel may be to blame … Read more