Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi praises 'one of the most difficult' cross-border intelligence operations ever conducted by his country

US invasion aimed at confronting 'axis of evil' led to years of unrest, violence, and civil strife, rather than bringing the stability originally envisioned

Lt. Michael Behenna had been scheduled to remain on parole until 2024; questions have been raised about court's handling of his claim of self-defense