Showing posts with label U.S. Army. Show all posts
Showing posts with label U.S. Army. Show all posts

January 26 - Russian diplomat says U.S. to withdraw from Syria after Iraq

 


Jan 26, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Damascus, Syria.

Russian Special Envoy for Syria, Alexander Lavrentiev, said on Friday that the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq will “undoubtedly” be followed by a similar step in Syria.

January 25 - US, Iraq to discuss timeline to reduce coalition troops

 


Hundreds of people waving the flags of pro-Iran groups attended on Thursday the Baghdad funeral of one fighter killed in the latest US strikes 

Jan 25, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Baghdad.

Washington and Baghdad will begin discussions expected to lead to a timeline to reduce the presence of troops from the US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group, Iraq said Thursday.

US Preparing for Expansion of Gaza Conflict: What if ‘Houthis’ Sank A Ship?!

 


Jan 5, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

The White House is worried that the conflict in Gaza could expand to other parts of the Middle East and is drawing up plans for a possible US response if that happens, Politico has reported, citing informed officials.

Iraq blames US for strike that killed militia leader in Baghdad


Jan 4, 2024. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

Iraqi officials on Thursday accused the U.S. of escalating tensions in Iraq after a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad killed the militia leader of an Iranian-backed group.

US strike kills pro-Iran forces in Iraq: CENTCOM

 


Nov 21, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

A US airstrike on pro-Iran targets in Iraq killed several militiamen in retaliation to a missile strike on American personnel that injured eight, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) told on Tuesday. 

US diplomat urges US to hit Iran’s proxies in Syria ‘more forcefully’

 


The US base in al-Tanf in southern Syria

 

Nov 20, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

US has to carry out more strikes against Iranian-backed militias and proxy forces in Syria and Iraq to prevent any escalation in the region following sets of tit-for-tat attacks on US bases, former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said.

 

U.S. Military Aircraft Mishap In Eastern Mediterranean

 


Nov 12, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

On the evening of November 10, a U.S. military aircraft conducting training operations in the eastern Mediterranean suffered a mishap and went down. 

Armenia, United States discuss development of military cooperation

 


Nov 9, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Armenia, First Deputy Minister of Defense Lieutenant General Edward Asryan visited the U․S․ European Command Center in Stuttgart.


US sends aircraft carrier to support Israel

 


USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, pictured in the Oslo Fjord of Norway in May 2023, is the world's largest warship (AFP/File photo)

 

 

Oct 8, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

The United States is sending the USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean, US Defence Secretary Lloyd James Austin said.

U.S. Army: Helicopter Raid in Northern Syria Captures ISIS Official

 


Okt 1, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

U.S. Central Command forces conducted a successful helicopter raid in northern Syria on September 28, 2023, capturing Mamduh Ibrahim al-haji Shaykh, an ISIS Facilitator.