Iraq

U.S. Troops and the Wounds of War in Baghdad

By Anna Mulrine - Opinion - November 20, 2009

David Finkel discusses The Good Soldiers. more >>

Ray Odierno: The Commander in Iraq Is Leaving His Mark

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - October 22, 2009

General Odierno is one of America's Best Leaders because he has led troops through harm's way. more >>

The Council on Foreign Relations' Richard Haass on Bush's Unjust Iraq War Blunder

By Andrew Burt - Opinion - June 12, 2009

The Council on Foreign Relations' Richard Haass talks to U.S. News about his latest book. more >>

Discuss War of Necessity, War of Choice by Richard Haass

Opinion - June 5, 2009

President of the Council on Foreign Richard Haass talks with U.S. News about his new book. more >>

Iran, Iraq Rank in Top Five in Countries With the Biggest Oil Reserves

Opinion - June 3, 2009

Ranking five countries with the biggest oil reserves as of Jan. 1, 2009. more >>

Did Bush/Cheney Torture Get U.S. Into the War in Iraq?

Opinion - May 15, 2009

Did the Bush administration use harsh interrogation techniques to knowingly obtain faulty information? more >>

U.S. Soldier Attacks Fellow Troops at Camp Liberty in Baghdad

Nation & World - May 11, 2009

A U.S. soldier opened fire on five comrades at a military stress clinic in Baghdad, killing all of them more >>

In Letters From Jail, Saddam Hussein Alleged Torture

Nation & World - May 5, 2009

In letters, Hussein wrote of beatings and sleepless nights amid screams of torture victims. more >>

The Numbers Behind the Iraqi Diaspora

Opinion - April 27, 2009

A recent report shows the estimated number of Iraqi refugees in countries across the Middle East. more >>

Barack Obama Like Ike Eisenhower on Iraq Endgame

By Matthew Dallek - Opinion - April 23, 2009

For today's president, who recognizes the need to act swiftly, Eisenhower is a good role model. more >>

From Soldier in Baghdad to Singer in Springfield

By Paul Bedard and Anna Mulrine - Washington Whispers - April 14, 2009

A soldier who entertained his buddies in Iraq is now opening for Hayes Carll. more >>

Iraq Car Bombing Kills 5 U.S. Soldiers, Capping a Violent Week

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 10, 2009

In the same week that President Obama visited Iraq, more than 50 people died in a spate of bombings. more >>

On Obama's Visit to Iraq, Troops Just Don't Chant 'Ooh-Ah'

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - April 7, 2009

Obama in Iraq probably heard the troops grunt "ooh-rah," not coo "ooh-ah." more >>

With Surprise Iraq Visit, Obama Returns Focus to Drawdown Plan

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 7, 2009

Obama lands in Baghdad after a spate of deadly bombings shakes the Iraqi capital. more >>

Army Lied About How My Son Died in Iraq: Friendly-fire Victim Was 'Misidentified' as Enemy Gunman

Nation & World - April 1, 2009

An army soldier was killed by his own lieutenant. more >>

What's Behind the Latest Sunni-Shiite Clashes in Iraq

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - March 31, 2009

The government risks more sectarian violence by failing to keep promises to Sons of Iraq group. more >>

Obama Faces Flak From Antiwar Movement Over Iraq Withdrawal Timing

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - March 17, 2009

Critics say the timeline is too long. They plan to hold a protest march on April 4. more >>

Bush's Iraqi Shoe Assailant Gets Three Years in Jail

By Larry Derfner - Mideast Watch - March 12, 2009

Muntandher al-Zaidi also called Bush a "dog," and his family shouted the same epithet at the judge. more >>

In Iraq, a Suicide Bombing Near Baghdad Shows That Violence Remains a Challenge to U.S. Withdrawal Plans

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - March 10, 2009

The bomber struck a reconciliation meeting between Sunni and Shiite tribal leaders. more >>

In Iraq, an 'Ugly Battle' for Power Predicted After U.S. Drawdown

By Larry Derfner - Mideast Watch - March 6, 2009

A key Arab columnist warns of a messy power vacuum as U.S. troops leave that could be filled by Iran. more >>

What Obama Didn't Say in His 18-Month Iraq Withdrawal Timetable

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - February 27, 2009

In announcing an August 2010 exit date for U.S. combat troops, Obama left a few things unspoken. more >>

President Obama's Speech on Ending the War in Iraq

Nation & World - February 27, 2009

The president spoke at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. more >>

Al Qaeda Helps Pakistani Terrorists Evade U.S. Snoops

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - February 27, 2009

U.S. special units tap into cellphone networks to track terrorists. more >>

Obama Sets End to U.S. Combat in Iraq by Aug. 2010