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Defending Israel, but not Kurdistan?

By on 4th May 2024 in Politics, Security

By Wladimir van Wilgenburg, for Carnegie Middle East Center. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Defending Israel, but not Kurdistan? When U.S. Patriots shot down an Iranian missile over Erbil on April 15, Kurds wondered why such defenses weren't activated when […]

US wants Patriot Missiles in Iraq

By on 1st February 2020 in Security

By John Lee. The United States is seeking permission from Iraq to place Patriot missiles in the country to defend against attacks from Iran. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper (pictured) said on Thursday: "We need the permission of the Iraqis, that's one issue. There may be others with regard to placement and things like that, […]