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Task Force That Includes Iraq War Architects Unveils Post-War Plan for Gaza
The plan calls for the creation of a private governing entity and allows the hiring of Western mercenaries for security.
Iraq Condemns US for Drone Assassination of Militia Group Commander
Iraq officials warned that the US's repeated attacks are further inflaming regional tensions and risking civilian lives.
Kata’ib Hezbollah Militia Says It Will Stop Targeting US Forces in Iraq
The move could clear the way for the withdrawal of US soldiers more than two decades after the 2003 invasion.
Journalist: It’s “Most Dangerous Moment” for Middle East I’ve Seen in 20 Years
Military actions by various actors compound fears that Israel’s assault on Gaza is escalating into a regional war.
By Sending Depleted Uranium to Ukraine, Biden Ensures Suffering Past War’s End
As a radioactive material, depleted uranium enters a human body through inhalation or as fragments puncturing the body.
Iraqis Tortured by US Forces “Still Have No Clear Path” to Justice or Redress
A report by Human Rights Watch found Iraqis tortured by U.S. forces 20 years ago have yet to receive any compensation.
New Book Exposes the Horror of the US’s Endless, Invisible Wars
Norman Solomon offers a powerful framework for understanding geopolitical crises and the enduring costs of militarism.
The US Owes Iraq “Just Compensation,” Says Founder of Muslim Peacemakers Group
The war in Iraq has “left scars and a visible legacy” among Iraqis, says Sami Rasouli.
For 20 Years, Team Bush Has Escaped Prosecution for Their War Crimes in Iraq
One year after Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the International Criminal Court charged him with war crimes.
Iraqi Writers Reflect on US Invasion 20 Years Later
Sinan Antoon and Feurat Alani look back at how the unprovoked U.S. invasion devastated Iraq.