Iraq is open for US business, says Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi; Donald Trump eyes oil prospects
Trump told reporters before a meeting with the Iraqi leader that the U.S. military had very few troops in Iraq and looked forward to the day when it did not have to be there, but would help the country if neighbouring Iran should do anything.
Aug 20, 2020, 22:28 PM IST
Rocket falls near Iraqi base housing US troops: Reports
The area is close to the Balad airbase which houses US troops. The source of the rocket is unknown, the sources said.
Jan 10, 2020, 07:51 AM IST
No decision on leaving Iraq: US quashes report of troops withdrawal
Esper clarifications come hours after media reports surfaced suggesting that the US commander wrote a letter to the Iraq government by saying that the troops would be "repositioning over the course of the coming days and weeks to prepare for onward movement".
Jan 07, 2020, 07:20 AM IST
