Kurdish interior ministry says no one was hurt at Arbil; no claim of responsibility, but pro-Iran group blamed for previous assault hails attack

Mariam Taha Thompson, a Pentagon linguist in Iraq, admits to passing names of government assets to Lebanese individual, who sought the info after US strike on top Iranian general

Biden says 'we’re identifying who’s responsible and we’ll make judgments' on possible response to rocket fire, following death of contractor from heart attack

Incident comes amid escalating tensions with jihadists, just 2 days ahead of first-ever visit to the country by the pope

Despite Iraqi forces becoming more independent, there are concerns that without American intel and planning assistance, IS could return and Tehran could deepen its influence

As Trump pushes to withdraw troops from the Middle East, US Central Command chief says solution needed for refugees, or 'we're never really going to defeat ISIS'

Attack in Iraqi capital signals end to an informal truce by Iran-backed militias that have frequently attacked American targets

Trump administration moves to fulfill president's pledge to withdraw soldiers from overseas, as Republicans, US allies, senior military leaders voice opposition to pullout

Cuts, which come after shake-up at Pentagon and installation of loyalists, would be completed just five days before Biden takes office

Proposal comes hours after roadside bomb targets convoy transporting equipment for US-led coalition, prompting questions over whether such a truce can hold