Officials: Iran Mistakenly Shot Down Ukrainian Passenger Plane
Ukrainian officials said they are investigating several theories to explain the crash.
Iraq
U.S Citizens Urged to Leave Iraq ‘Immediately’
All public consular operations have been suspended at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
Pence On Surprise Iraq Trip to Reassure Allies, Greet Troops
Vice President Mike Pence made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Saturday in the highest-level American trip since President Donald Trump ordered a pullback of U.S. forces in Syria two months ago.
US Expanding Special Operations Force In Iraq
The U.S. is expanding its special operations force in Iraq and Syria to help fight Islamic State militants, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Tuesday.
US Sending Arms To Kurds In Iraq
Officials say the administration is close to approving plans for the Pentagon to arm the Kurds.
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The Afghanistan war has lasted more than a decade, cost billions of dollars and killed more than 2,100 members of the U.S. military.
US Forces Move Into Iraq With Security Mission
Officials said the president has made no final decisions on how aggressive the U.S. might be in Iraq.