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The Times of Israel

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Officials say US forces on track to complete Iraq pullout by September 30

Officials say US forces on track to complete Iraq pullout by September 30

Washington, Baghdad agreed in 2024 to wind down US-led operations against the Islamic State; Iraq also calls on Iran-backed militias to disarm, though...

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The Times of Israel

Qassim Abdul-Zahra

‘Sailing over a ball of fire’: Iraqi captain keeps traversing Mideast waters amid threat of attack

Rahman Al-Jubouri says ‘work has become a real risk’ as Iran attacks tankers amid standoff with US; ‘we don’t know when we might be bombed’

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The Times of Israel

Qassim Abdul-Zahra

Iraq heads to elections marred by violence at sensitive moment for Middle East

Vote comes as PM Sudani faces US pressure to disarm pro-Iran militias; incumbent faces challenge from former premier Maliki, while popular Shiite...

24.10.2025 90

The Times of Israel

Qassim Abdul-Zahra