U.S. Troops

• U.S. military says the last of its troops in Iraq have withdrawn

  The withdrawal, agreed on two years ago, comes against the backdrop of the ongoing war between the United States and Iran that has also sometimes spilled over into Iraq.

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  Sep 30
  
• Enemy drone that killed U.S. troops in Jordan mistaken for American drone: report

  U.S. President Joe Biden faced a difficult balancing act, blaming Iran and looking to strike back in a forceful way without causing any further escalation of the Gaza conflict.

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  Jan 29, 2024
  
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• Three U.S. troops killed, dozens injured in drone strike by Iran-backed militia

  President Joe Biden blamed Iran-backed militias for the first U.S. fatalities after months of strikes by the groups against American forces across the Middle East

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  Jan 28, 2024
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• Biden visits U.S. troops in Poland, will meet Ukrainian refugees

  President Joe Biden visited U.S. troops stationed near Poland's border on Friday and was getting a first-hand look at the growing humanitarian response to the Ukrainian refugees.

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  Mar 25, 2022
• U.S. troops land in Poland as White House warns of Ukraine invasion ‘any day’

  U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered nearly 3,000 extra troops to Poland and Romania, as Washington moves to reassure NATO allies.

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  Feb 6, 2022
• Rockets target U.S. soldiers at Kabul airport as Afghanistan withdrawal nears

  Afghan media said the attack was launched from the back of a vehicle. The Pajhwok news agency said several rockets struck different parts of the Afghan capital.

  World

  Aug 30, 2021
• U.S. troops begin to pullout from northeast Syria as Turkey prepares operation

  U.S.-backed Kurdish-led forces said American troops began pulling back Monday from positions along the border in northeast Syria ahead of an expected Turkish invasion that the Syrian Kurds say will overturn five years of achievements in the battle against the Islamic State group.

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  Oct 7, 2019
• No casualties reported after Iraq air base home to U.S. troops hit by mortar shells

  The attack comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East between the United States and Iran, which ratcheted up on Thursday after suspected attacks on two oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iran has denied involvement.

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  Jun 15, 2019
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• German mediator heads to Iran amid escalating tensions with U.S.

  A senior German diplomat headed Thursday to Tehran to press Iran to continue to respect the landmark nuclear deal, despite the unilateral withdrawal of the U.S. and increasing pressure from Washington.

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  May 23, 2019
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• Pentagon plan could send up to 10,000 troops to the Middle East: U.S. officials

  U.S. officials say the Pentagon will present plans to the White House to send up to 10,000 more American troops to the Middle East to beef up defences against potential Iranian threats.

  World

  May 22, 2019