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US names new chargé d’affaires in Iraq amid troop drawdown

The appointment accompanies a major relocation of US military equipment and vehicles from Ain al-Asad and Victory bases to Harir air base in the Kurdish region.

Dana Taib Menmy
27 August, 2025
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US citizens in Qatar told to 'shelter in place' as Iran mulls reprisals

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 June, 2025
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Global oil firms pull out thousands of foreign staff from Iraq

The New Arab Staff
23 June, 2025
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US orders more diplomatic staff to leave Iraq, Lebanon

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 June, 2025
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US envoy Huckabee: Iran missile caused light damage, no injuries

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
16 June, 2025
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Kuwait summons US official over 'pro-homosexuality' tweets

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
03 June, 2022
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Yemeni US embassy employee dies in Houthi detention

The New Arab Staff
26 May, 2022
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US reopens embassy in Kyiv after closure forced by war

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 May, 2022
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Afghan embassy in Washington will close due to lack of funds

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
12 March, 2022
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Morocco
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US funds restoration of ancient Roman city in Morocco

Basma El Atti
20 January, 2022
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Three wounded in rocket attack on Baghdad's Green Zone

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
14 January, 2022
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Kabul airport 'still under US control', Pentagon says

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 August, 2021
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Taliban takes over Afghanistan: Live updates

The New Arab Staff
17 August, 2021
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Rush of troops to Kabul tests Biden's withdrawal deadline

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
14 August, 2021
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US embassy to 'reduce' sensitive material as Taliban advance

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
13 August, 2021
Zarif [Anadolu]
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Iran warns Trump against 'adventurism'

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 December, 2020
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US embassy in Jerusalem names courtyard after Jared Kushner

The New Arab Staff
23 December, 2020
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US to reduce staff at Baghdad embassy amid tensions

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
04 December, 2020
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Iraq 'taking security measures' to prevent US embassy closure

The New Arab Staff
06 October, 2020
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US ambassador’s luxury Israel residence sold to mysterious buyer

The New Arab Staff
10 September, 2020
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Daytime rocket attack hits Baghdad as Iran FM visits

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
19 July, 2020