NPR: Iraq and U.S. https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=143643684 Iraq and U.S. en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:45:54 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR: Iraq and U.S. https://www.npr.org/tags/143643684/iraq-and-u-s What fighting in the Middle East means for the U.S. troop presence in Iraq After the U.S. killed a commander of an Iran-backed militia in Baghdad, pressure is mounting on Iraq's government to expel America's 2,500 military personnel. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 07:17:04 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2024/02/22/1231592409/middle-east-conflict-iraq-us-iran-backed-militias https://www.npr.org/2024/02/22/1231592409/middle-east-conflict-iraq-us-iran-backed-militias

After the U.S. killed a commander of an Iran-backed militia in Baghdad, pressure is mounting on Iraq's government to expel America's 2,500 military personnel.

]]> Jane Arraf A fatal mistake: The truth behind a Marine Corps lie and broken promises A mortar blast killed two Marines in Iraq almost 20 years ago. But families weren't told for years it was "friendly fire," a tragic accident, despite regulations. Some of the wounded were never told. Fri, 07 Apr 2023 05:32:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2023/04/07/1166936838/fallujah-iraq-pentagon-marines-investigation https://www.npr.org/2023/04/07/1166936838/fallujah-iraq-pentagon-marines-investigation

A mortar blast killed two Marines in Iraq almost 20 years ago. But families weren't told for years it was "friendly fire," a tragic accident, despite regulations. Some of the wounded were never told.

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]]> Tom Bowman 4 people recall the invasion of Iraq and say the consequences live on Twenty years have passed since the U.S. invaded Iraq. Four people who witnessed it firsthand share their impressions. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 05:10:24 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2023/03/20/1164641711/4-people-recall-the-invasion-of-iraq-and-say-the-consequences-live-on https://www.npr.org/2023/03/20/1164641711/4-people-recall-the-invasion-of-iraq-and-say-the-consequences-live-on

Twenty years have passed since the U.S. invaded Iraq. Four people who witnessed it firsthand share their impressions.

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]]> Barry Gordemer 3 takeaways 20 years after the invasion of Iraq Two decades ago, then-President George W. Bush announced the start of combat operations in Iraq. The bloody occupation that followed lasted longer and cost more in lives and money than anyone guessed. Sun, 19 Mar 2023 05:00:49 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2023/03/19/1164253438/iraq-war-anniversary-american-invasion-takeaways https://www.npr.org/2023/03/19/1164253438/iraq-war-anniversary-american-invasion-takeaways

Two decades ago, then-President George W. Bush announced the start of combat operations in Iraq. The bloody occupation that followed lasted longer and cost more in lives and money than anyone guessed.

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