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November 2023 - Iraq Special Weapons News
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- Gaza ceasefire: Iraq's Kata'ib Hezbollah scales down attacks on US bases Press TV 26 Nov 2023 -- A major Iraqi resistance group has announced it will scale down its attacks on US military bases in the Arab country until a ceasefire holds in Gaza between Palestinian resistance forces and the Israeli regime.
- US military bases in Syria, Iraq targeted by explosive-laden drones Press TV 24 Nov 2023 -- Three military facilities occupied by US forces in Syria's eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr and across Iraq have come under separate attacks by explosive-laden drones, the latest in a series of strikes on American forces in the two neighboring countries.
- Letter to the Speaker of the House and President pro tempore of the Senate consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148) The White House 22 Nov 2023
- Several US troops injured in missile attack on Ain al-Asad Airbase in Iraq: Pentagon Press TV 22 Nov 2023 -- Pentagon officials say several US service members have been injured in a ballistic missile attack against Ain al-Asad Airbase in Iraq's western province of Anbar, where American military forces and trainers are stationed on alleged training and advisory missions.
- Resistance groups launch drone strikes against US-occupied base in Iraq's northern Kurdistan region Press TV 22 Nov 2023 -- Unmanned aerial vehicles have twice targeted a major base in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, where US military forces and trainers are stationed, amid simmering anti-US sentiment over Washington's support for the Israeli air and ground attacks on the Gaza Strip.
- Iraq slams US airstrikes on anti-terror resistance group as attempt to disrupt its stable security situation Press TV 22 Nov 2023 -- The Iraqi government has condemned attacks carried out by the US on paramilitary forces stationed south of the capital Baghdad, saying they are an attempt to disrupt the stable security situation in the Arab country.
- US Forces Strike Iran-Backed Group After Ballistic Missile Attack VOA 22 Nov 2023 -- U.S. forces have carried out two series of strikes against Iran-backed forces and their facilities in Iraq since Monday, according to U.S. Central Command.
- AC-130 Strikes Iranian-Backed Militants Following Missile Attack DoD News 21 Nov 2023 -- A U.S. military AC-130J Ghostrider attacked an Iran-backed militant group after the group used a ballistic missile to attack U.S. and coalition forces on Al-Asad Airbase, Iraq, the deputy pentagon press secretary said today.
- Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Ms. Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing DoD 21 Nov 2023
- US Force Attacked at Iraq Air Base, Responds by Hitting Iranian-Backed Proxies VOA 21 Nov 2023 -- U.S. forces struck and killed Iranian-backed proxies who earlier had launched a close-range ballistic missile against al-Asad air base in Iraq on Monday.
- Iran "not directing, ordering" regional resistance groups against U.S.: spokesman People's Daily 21 Nov 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Monday reiterated that the resistance groups in the region "are not directed by Iran and do not take orders from Iran."
- Iraqi resistance targets US military bases in Iraq, Syria with drones 'in support of Gaza' Press TV 19 Nov 2023 -- Iraq's anti-terror resistance front has carried out a drone attack on an American military base in the Arab country's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region in response to the US-backed Israeli onslaught on the besieged Gaza Strip.
- Resistance fighters target US base in northern Iraq IRNA 20 Nov 2023 -- A media outlet affiliated with resistance forces in Iraq has reported an attack on the US military base "Al-Harir" located in northern Iraq
- Iraq's Kata'ib Hezbollah dismisses US sanctions as insignificant IRNA 19 Nov 2023 -- Abu Ali al-Askari, a senior security official with Kata'ib Hezbollah of Iraq, has termed the US sanctions on the group as ridiculous while emphasizing that these measures will not affect their operations targeting American forces in the Arab country.
- Iraqi Shiite militia claims drone attack on U.S. base in E. Syria People's Daily 19 Nov 2023 -- An Iraqi Shiite militia on Saturday claimed responsibility for a drone attack on a U.S. military base in eastern Syria.
- 2 airbases housing U.S.-led coalition forces attacked in Iraq People's Daily 18 Nov 2023 -- Two airbases housing the U.S.-led coalition forces in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region and western Iraq were attacked by drones on Friday.
- US Forces Attacked 151 Times in Iraq, Syria During Biden Presidency VOA 17 Nov 2023 -- Iranian-backed proxies have attacked U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria at least 150 times since President Joe Biden took office, two U.S. defense officials tell VOA.
- US military base in Iraq comes under drone attack IRNA 17 Nov 2023 -- A drone attack has been launched on a US military base in northern Iraq, local media reported.
- Terrorist Designations of Iran-aligned Militia Groups US Dept. of State 17 Nov 2023 -- The Department of State is today designating Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) and its Secretary General Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. KSS terrorist activity has threatened the lives of both U.S. and Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS personnel in Iraq and Syria.
- U.S. Treasury Sanctions Iran-Aligned Militias in Iraq US Treasury 17 Nov 2023 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating six individuals affiliated with the Iran-aligned militia group (IAMG) Kata'ib Hizballah (KH) based in Iraq. Trained, funded, and supported by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF), KH is behind a spate of recent attacks against the United States and partners in Iraq and Syria following the horrific attacks by Hamas against Israel. The U.S. Department of State is also designating Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) and KSS leader Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji. KSS, another Iraq-based IAMG that receives support from the IRGC, has planned and been involved in attacks against U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria.
- Iran not behind resistance front's decision to attack US-run bases in Iraq, Syria: FM Press TV 16 Nov 2023 -- Iran's foreign minister says the country has had no role in the recent attacks by resistance groups in Iraq and Syria on US-run bases.
- US forces attacked 55 times in Iraq, Syria ISNA 15 Nov 2023 -- Speaking at a press briefing, Deputy Pentagon Spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said there have been 27 attacks against US forces in Iraq and 28 in Syria.
- Iraqi resistance forces launch rocket attack on US-occupied Ain al-Asad military base Press TV 15 Nov 2023 -- A barrage of rockets has targeted Ain al-Asad air base in Iraq's western province of Anbar, where American military forces and trainers are stationed on alleged training and advisory missions.
- US extends waiver allowing Iraq to buy gas and pay Iran ISNA 15 Nov 2023 -- The United States announced on Tuesday that it was extending for another 120 days a sanctions waiver allowing Iraq to buy electricity from Iran.
- Nearly 60 attacks on US forces in Iraq and Syria VOA 15 Nov 2023 -- Attacks from Iranian-backed militants have not let up, with a multi-rocket attack coming within a half-kilometer of Mission Support Site Euphrates in eastern Syria on Tuesday.
- Letter to the Speaker of the House and President pro tempore of the Senate consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148) The White House 14 Nov 2023
- 3 booby-trapped drones hit 2 U.S. military bases in Syria, Iraq People's Daily 13 Nov 2023 -- Three booby-trapped drones on Saturday hit two U.S. military bases, one in Syria and the other in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.
- Iraqi Militia Launch Drone Attacks at 2 Other US Military Bases in Syria Sputnik 13 Nov 2023 -- Iraqi Shia militia on Monday carried out drone attacks against two US military bases in Syria, targeting the facility near the Syrian village of Al Khadra and the Green Village base in the country's southeast.
- Drones strike 2 US military bases in eastern Syria, northern Iraq Press TV 11 Nov 2023 -- Amid rising anti-US sentiment over Washington's unconditional support for the Israeli onslaught on the Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip, unmanned aerial vehicles have separately targeted two major bases in eastern Syria and neighboring Iraq, where US military forces and trainers are stationed.
- Iraqi resistance forces target Israeli settlement "Eilat" for second time in two weeks Press TV 12 Nov 2023 -- The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has claimed responsibility for an attack on the Israeli settlement of "Eilat" for the second time in two weeks, vowing to carry out more attacks against the Israeli occupation amid the regime's bombardment campaign against Gaza.
- Letter to the Speaker of the House and President pro tempore of the Senate consistent with the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93-148) The White House 10 Nov 2023
- Drones hit Iraq's al-Harir Air Base housing US occupation forces near Erbil Press TV 10 Nov 2023 -- Drones have struck an Iraqi air base that hosts US military forces and aircraft in Iraq's Kurdistan region in the latest attack against US troops amid Washington's unwavering support for Israel's onslaught on the Gaza Strip.
- No involvement in attacks on US military bases in Iraq, Syria, Iran says Press TV 10 Nov 2023 -- Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations has strongly rejected the allegations that the country has been involved in the recent series of strikes on US military troops in Iraq and neighboring Syria.
- Iraqi Militia Launch Drone Attack at US Al-Tanf Garrison in Syria Sputnik 10 Nov 2023 -- An Iraqi resistance group has claimed responsibility for a drone strike at al-Tanf garrison in the US-controlled part of southeastern Syria, near the Iraqi border, Syrian state news agency SANA reported Friday.
- Iran Denies Involvement in Attacks on US Bases in Middle East Sputnik 10 Nov 2023 -- Iran did not take part in the recent attacks on US military bases in a number of Middle Eastern countries, Iranian Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeid Iravani stated on Friday.
- 2 airbases housing U.S.-led coalition forces attacked in Iraq People's Daily 10 Nov 2023 -- Two military airbases housing the U.S.-led coalition forces in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region and western Iraq were attacked by drones on Thursday.
- Airbase hosting US troops in Iraq targeted with drones Press TV 09 Nov 2023 -- Resistance forces have targeted an airbase hosting US troops in Iraq, according to media reports.
- 3 booby-trapped drones hit U.S.-led coalition base in N. Iraq People's Daily 08 Nov 2023 -- Three booby-trapped drones hit on Tuesday a U.S.-led coalition base in Erbil airport, located in northern Iraq's semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with Prime Minister of Iraq Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani Prime Minister of Canada 08 Nov 2023 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Prime Minister of Iraq, Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani.
- No Let Up in Attacks on US Forces in Iraq, Syria VOA 07 Nov 2023 -- U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria have come under attack at least five times over the past two days, according to U.S. defense officials, as Iranian-backed militias persist in their nearly month-long campaign in support of Hamas' fight against Israel.
- US bases in Iraq, Syria targeted by drones; Pentagon says 45 US troops injured in recent attacks Press TV 07 Nov 2023 -- Two major US-run military bases in Syria's northeastern province of Hasakah and Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region have been once again targeted by drones, amid smoldering anti-US sentiments in the region over its unconditional support for Israel's onslaught on the Gaza Strip.
- US military bases in Iraq, Syria targeted again by drones IRNA 07 Nov 2023 -- US-run military bases in Syria and Iraq were targeted in drone strikes early on Tuesday, media outlets reported.
- Iraqi resistance equipped with medium-range missiles IRNA 07 Nov 2023 -- The Iraqi Islamic resistance groups have added "Al-Aqsa-1" medium-range missiles to their arsenal.
- Kurdistan Warns Gas Company of Deals With Iraq VOA 07 Nov 2023 -- The Kurdistan regional government's Ministry of Natural Resources has warned the United Arab Emirates-based energy firm Dana Gas against any agreement with the Iraqi government to move the region's natural gas without the regional government's permission.
- Blinken, Iraqi PM discuss Gaza conflict in Baghdad People's Daily 06 Nov 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Sunday evening and held talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani over the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict in the Gaza Strip, according to a statement by al-Sudani's media office.
- Iran, Iraq call for Gaza ceasefire; Raeisi says US, Europe encouraging genocide Press TV 06 Nov 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Israeli regime, heavily backed by the United States and certain European countries, is committing heinous crimes against humanity and genocide in Palestine, particularly against children.
- President Raisi: Iran, Iraq share common stance on Palestine IRNA 06 Nov 2023 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Iran and Iraq share a common stance concerning the issue of Palestine.
- Pentagon: 38 Attacks Target US Forces in Iraq, Syria VOA 06 Nov 2023 -- U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria have been attacked with drones or rockets by Iranian-backed groups at least 38 times in less than a month, including six attacks in the last two days, according to the Pentagon.
- Drone attacks target four bases housing US occupation troops in Iraq, Syria Press TV 06 Nov 2023 -- Two American-run bases in Iraq and two others in neighboring Syria have come under separate drone attacks, amid simmering tensions in the region over Israel's deadly war on Gaza.
- Iraqi Shiite militia claims responsibility for attacks on U.S. bases in Syria, Iraq People's Daily 06 Nov 2023 -- An Iraqi Shiite militia claimed on Sunday responsibility for a drone attack on a U.S. military base in northeastern Syria and a mortar strike on an Iraqi military base housing U.S. forces in western Iraq.
- Iraq's Kata'ib Hezbollah threatens to up the ante if Blinken visits Baghdad Press TV 05 Nov 2023 -- Iraq's anti-terror resistance group Kata'ib Hezbollah has strongly reacted to the upcoming visit by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to the capital Baghdad, threatening to spark an "unprecedented escalation" in case the top American diplomat touches down in the Arab country.
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister al-Sudani US Dept. of State 05 Nov 2023
- Blinken in Iraq: Attack on US Forces Violates Iraq's Sovereignty VOA 05 Nov 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise visit Sunday to Baghdad, where he met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.
- Iraq - Bell Helicopter Contracted Logistics Support (CLS) DSCA 02 Nov 2023 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Iraq of Bell Helicopter Contracted Logistics Support (CLS) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $300 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
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