Iran Is Using Tiny ‘Mosquito’ Boats to Shut Down the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s traditional naval fleet has been almost completely destroyed by US-Israeli raids. But Iran’s military has put a fleet ...

Israel built and defended a secret base in Iraq for Iran war, WSJ reports

Israel set up a clandestine military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support its air campaign against ​Iran and launched airstrikes against Iraqi troops who ‌nearly discovered it, the Wall Street ...
The Atlantic

If I Tried to Escape, I Would Be Killed

I remember screaming, though I don’t know what words I screamed. And I remember resisting, though there was little I could do in heels against two military-trained men intent on shoving me into the ...
Wall Street Journal

U.S. Blocks Iraq’s Dollar Shipments to Squeeze Its Iran-Backed Militias

WASHINGTON—The Trump administration has suspended U.S. dollar shipments to Iraq and frozen security cooperation programs with its military, escalating the pressure on Baghdad to dismantle powerful ...
The New York Times

U.S. Withholds Iraq’s Own Money Over Ties to Iran

The United States has halted dollar shipments to Iraq’s cash-based economy in an effort to force the Baghdad government to distance itself from Iran. The money comes from Iraq’s oil revenues. By Erika ...
Reuters

US halts Iraq dollar cash shipment after militia strikes, sources say

Physical dollar shipments halted, affecting cash for travel, medical, and study needs in Iraq Electronic dollar transfers for imports and trade remain unaffected, economic adviser to Sudani says No ...
The Washington Post

Trump administration halts shipments of U.S. cash to Iraq

The Trump administration has suspended some deliveries of U.S. currency to the Iraqi government amid Washington’s growing anger at the actions of Iranian-aligned militias in the country and its ...
Military.com

Driven by the Pressures of War, Iran Gives Its Field Commanders More Power Over Militias in Iraq

Iran has granted its commanders more autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some to act without Tehran’s approval. BAGHDAD — Iran has granted its commanders greater autonomy over militias in Iraq, ...
Associated Press

Driven by the pressures of war, Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Members of the Popular Mobilization Forces attend ...
The New York Times

U.S. Turns Up Pressure on Iraq to Distance Itself From Iran

Washington is demanding that the Baghdad government dismantle Iran-backed Iraqi militias that have been attacking Americans and U.S. sites there recently. By Raja AbdulrahimFalih HassanEdward Wong and ...
Wall Street Journal

Saudi Arabia and Iraq Are Caught in a Hidden War Within the War

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia—Iraqi militias backed by Iran launched dozens of explosive drones at Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states during more than five weeks of fighting, in what is becoming a shadowy war ...