• Iraq army says Turkish drone killed two high-ranking commanders
  
  The attack killed two border guard battalion commanders and the driver of their vehicle, the army said in a statement.
  Al Jazeera.  Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:17:05 GMT.
• Army now probes 'career-ending' bullying claims against Falklands hero's son
  
  Major General Rupert Jones, 51, previously Britain's highest-ranking soldier in Iraq and whose father was Falklands hero, will face the Army Board over two misconduct charges.
  Daily Mail.  Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:09:01 +0100.
• Oil prices back on the rise on U.S. stimulus hopes, Iraq output cut
  
  Oil prices climbed in early trade on Monday, clawing back over half of Friday's losses, on hopes for a stimulus deal to shore up the U.S. economic recovery and a pledge from Iraq to deepen its crude oil supply cuts. U.S. ...
  Yahoo.  Sun, 09 Aug 2020 21:48:51 -0400.
• Meijer wins Republican primary in retiring Amash's district
  
  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - An Iraq War veteran whose family started the Meijer chain of stores has won the Republican primary for the 3rd Congressional District in western Michigan. ...
  Washington Times.  Tue, 04 Aug 2020 23:57:04 -0400.
• Disabled Iraq veteran faces five years in Alabama prison for legally prescribed medical marijuana
  
  Sean Worsley, a decorated Iraq War veteran, is facing five years in Alabama's prisons for driving with legally prescribed medical marijuana.
  Andrew Keiper.  Fox News.  Mon, 03 Aug 2020 23:55:07 GMT.
• The U.S. Military Has Now Been Engaged In Iraq For 30 Years
  
  If this history is any indicator, the U.S. military will remain engaged in and with Iraq in one way or another for at least the foreseeable future.
  By Paul Iddon, Contributor.  Forbes.  Mon, 03 Aug 2020 13:00:05 -0400.
• Scorching Temperatures Bake Middle East Amid Eid al-Adha Celebrations
  
  Record high temperatures were recorded in Baghdad and Damascus, and experts warned of the effects of prolonged heat waves as the planet warms.
  Falih Hassan and Elian Peltier.  New York Times.  Sat, 01 Aug 2020 12:27:26 +0000.
• US election 2020: The war hero who could be Biden's running mate
  
  Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq war veteran and the first Thai-American woman elected to Congress.
  BBC News.  Sat, 01 Aug 2020 00:47:03 GMT.
• 'We feel hopeless': Iraq says 560 killed in protests, as crippling power cuts spur new rallies
  
  A probe into the deaths will do little to reassure a restive nation, says demonstrator
  Bel Trew.  The Independent.  Fri, 31 Jul 2020 14:54:00 GMT.
• Officials: 2 protesters killed in new clashes in Baghdad
  
  BAGHDAD (AP) - Two anti-government protesters were killed and 21 were injured in Baghdad in new clashes between demonstrators and Iraqi security forces, human rights monitors and officials said Monday. ...
  Samya Kullab.  Washington Times.  Mon, 27 Jul 2020 05:45:11 -0400.
• Iraq War: 'I am here today because another man died'
  
  A photographer's decision to capture an image during the Iraq War changed not only his life - but the lives of the marines with him.
  BBC News.  Sun, 26 Jul 2020 23:06:19 GMT.
• Iran's Zarif In Baghdad As Iraq Seeks To Balance Regional Ties
  
  Iran's foreign minister has held a series of meetings with top officials in Baghdad as Iraq's new prime minister seeks to balance complex regional ties
  Radio Liberty.  Sun, 19 Jul 2020 16:30:13 +0000.
• Two missiles hit area near US embassy in central Baghdad - TV
  
  No data about casualties or damages were immediately available
  Tass.  Sun, 19 Jul 2020 18:03:06 +0300.
• UN Investigator: Drone Killing of Top Iranian General Unlawful
  
  Targeted killing of Qassem Soleimani by US in drone strike January 3 at Baghdad International Airport is violation under international law, according to UN report.
  Voice of America.  Thu, 09 Jul 2020 15:49:46 -0400.
• Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump that Interpol rejects
  
  Iran has issued an arrest warrant and asked Interpol for help in detaining President Donald Trump and dozens of others it believes carried out the US drone strike that killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad, a local prosecutor ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Tue, 30 Jun 2020 13:19:12 +1200.

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