US troops face "constant threat" as Iran vows revenge on Israel for attack
"We take the appropriate force protection measures we need to as the threat changes," John Kirby said on Monday.
Exclusive—Iraq militia: Biden must withdraw or see troops exit "in coffins"
"They will see who the resistance is and what the capabilities of the resistance are," Faylaq al-Waad al-Sadiq's leader warned.
Israel warns Iran is stepping up war on four more fronts beyond Gaza
"When you look only at Gaza, you don't see the big picture is very troubling," IDF Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari told Newsweek.
US defends legal case for troops in Syria as pressure builds to withdraw
"We know that they are not going to stay in northeast Syria forever," the Syrian Democratic Council's Sinam Mohamad told Newsweek.
Iraq militia vows to strike back at US "at the right place"
"We will inevitably face fire with fire," a representative of Ashab al-Kahf told Newsweek.
Iraq's Hezbollah issues new threat to US and Israel after officials killed
A Kataib Hezbollah representative told Newsweek that the group's drones and missiles "reach anywhere we want at any time we want."
China chides us for Middle East airstrikes
Chinese-crewed commercial vessels in the Red Sea are using special signals to avoid targeting by the Houthis.
Joe Biden officially notifies Congress of Iraq, Syria strikes
On Friday, the U.S. began a series of strikes against Iran-backed militants and Iranian military targets in Iraq and Syria.
Biden believes bombing Iraq, Syria will lower tensions—his targets disagree
"If an official in Kataib Hezbollah Iraq is targeted, we will kill 10 American soldiers in his place," a representative said.
Republican senator doubts strikes on Syria, Iraq will be successful
President Joe Biden said that the U.S. "struck targets at facilities in Iraq and Syria" used by Iran-backed militants on Friday.
Rogue Iran general in last ditch effort to "stop military escalation": ISW
Esmail Qaani has traveled to Baghdad to curb tensions caused by the attack which killed three Americans in Jordan.
Iraq's Hezbollah "prepared to respond" if Biden retaliates for drone attack
"We can strike any base in the Midde East," a representative of Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah told Newsweek.
Don't Forget About the Persecuted Christians of Iraq and Syria
Human rights organizations, politicians, and others who fight against religious persecution of any kind must always remember the persecuted Christians of Iraq and Syria.
What Biden's military options against Iran look like
"The decision to strike in Iran is a very big one," former U.S. Central Command chief Joseph Votel told Newsweek.
Military Expert: US Troops Killed in Jordan Were Vulnerable to Attack
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Davis said the U.S. troops killed by a drone strike in Jordan were a "strategic vulnerability."
Don't Believe the Biden Admin—The Conflicts in Gaza and Yemen Are Related
The Biden administration ignores the linkage as its own peril.
President Biden's Pragmatic Middle East Policy
President Joe Biden must emphasize the opportunity to fortify a commitment to just and equitable engagement in the Middle East, while highlighting the potential risks associated with an alternative leadership approach.
America's Middle East Tragedy—From Dream to Nightmare
The unraveling of the American Dream in the Middle East.
Why Iran opened fire on a nuclear power—and Pakistan struck back
"The situation has effectively pushed towards an escalation," expert Arhama Siddiqa told Newsweek.
Fact Check: Do videos show moment Iran missiles strike US targets in Iraq?
Iranian strikes in Iraq have been condemned by the U.S. State Department.
Mideast Troubles Start at the Foundations. The Fix Must Dig Deep
The Middle East is more complex than the slogans now circulating on social media. Putting the region on more stable footing requires not only resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, but also addressing its multi-layered challenges.
Iraq militia threatens US with "earth-shattering" response to deadly strike
"We know who carried out this terrorist act—they are the American forces," a Nujaba Movement spokesperson told Newsweek.
What COP28's Outcome Means for Iraq
Iraq waits patiently for the nations sharing its water resources to rise to the challenge of distributing it fairly, like their predecessors in Mesopotamia did over 4,500 years ago.
Matt Gaetz calls for US withdrawal from Iraq after drone attack
The Biden administration ordered retaliation on Iranian-backed militant groups in Iraq after the airstrikes Monday.
Iran's top general issues warning over commander's killing
Major General Mohammad Bagheri blamed Israel for the death of the military adviser in Syria, calling it a "strategic mistake."
What is Kataib Hezbollah? Pro-Iran militia hit by US airstrikes
irstrikes on Tuesday hit three locations used by the militant group to launch drone attacks against Washington's troops, officials said.
Joe Biden angers Iraq with airstrikes against Kataib Hezbollah
Monday's airstrikes are an "unacceptable violation of Iraqi sovereignty," Baghdad said in a statement.
Exclusive: Iran warns Netanyahu is bringing Biden down with him in Gaza
"Israel has increasingly become a burden for America," Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Amir Saeid Iravani told Newsweek.
Exclusive: Iraq militia at war with US has "surprises" in store for Biden
Nujaba Movement's Ali al-Asadi tells Newsweek U.S. troops must leave or they "will reach their families in scattered pieces."
Iran allies issue new warning to US, Israel as time runs out for Gaza truce
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq and Ansar Allah declared their readiness to escalate rocket, missile and drone attacks that have targeted Israel and U.S. troops.