Tag: Iraq

U.S. Informs Iraqi Government About Repositioning Of Coalition Forces : NPR

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Secretary of Defense Mark Esper announced on Monday that some forces are being repositioned inside Iraq, not leaving the country.

Two other U.S. officials told NPR some are going to Kuwait temporarily.

Esper also told reporters at the Pentagon an Iraqi Parliament vote on Sunday to expel the U.S. troops was nonbinding, and that there are no plans to leave Iraq yet.
— Read on www.npr.org/2020/01/06/794040457/u-s-informs-iraqi-government-about-repositioning-of-coalition-forces

As Tensions With Iran Escalated, Trump Opted for Most Extreme Measure

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

As Tensions With Iran Escalated, Trump Opted for Most Extreme Measure – The New York Times
— Read on archive.ph/Q8C6m

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Vice President Mike Pence were two of the most hawkish voices arguing for a response to Iranian aggression, according to administration officials. Mr. Pence’s office helped run herd on meetings and conference calls held by officials in the run-up to the strike.

[2015] The Truth About Iraqi EFPs by Philip Giraldi

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Iranian Involvement in Iraq by Philip Giraldi (Originally written back in 2008) Introduction: The United States government has been arguing since 2005 that Iran is “interfering” in neighboring Iraq. At a political level, the interference is alleged to involve supporting Shi’ite surrogates groups, frequently incorporating militias, who are not cooperating…
— Read on scotthorton.org/fairuse/the-truth-about-iraqi-efps-by-philip-giraldi/