The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/anbar/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:50:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Anbar | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/anbar/ 32 32 Drones said to target Iraq base used by US-led forces to ’embarrass’ Baghdad https://www.timesofisrael.com/drones-said-to-target-iraq-base-used-by-us-led-forces-to-embarrass-baghdad/ Wed, 17 Jul 2024 11:26:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3333724 Iraqi security officials say Iran-backed groups trying to push American coalition out of area; one drone downed outside base, second explodes inside; no injuries or damage

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]]> US contractor dies of heart attack during rocket onslaught at Iraq base https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-contractor-dies-of-heart-attack-during-rocket-onslaught-at-iraq-base/ Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:31:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2499379 Pentagon says contractor 'suffered a cardiac episode while sheltering'; no one claims responsibility for attack

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]]> Photos show ongoing work at Iran-linked Syrian base despite reported IDF strikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/photos-show-construction-at-iran-linked-syrian-base-after-reported-idf-strikes/ Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:57:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2154935&preview=true&preview_id=2154935 New fortifications, roads, buildings seen in satellite images of compound near Iraq; heavy construction also spotted nearby at border crossing believed to be under Tehran's control

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]]> Airstrikes said to target Iran-backed militia base in Iraq https://www.timesofisrael.com/airstrikes-said-to-target-iran-backed-militia-base-in-iraq/ Sun, 22 Sep 2019 11:46:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2153372&preview=true&preview_id=2153372 Popular Mobilization Force targets attacked for third time in a week; some have blamed Israel for strikes

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]]> Iraq moves to secure desert near Syria border from jihadist sleeper cells https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraq-moves-to-secure-desert-near-syria-border-from-jihadist-sleeper-cells/ Sun, 07 Jul 2019 12:39:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2107548 Move comes after vestiges of Islamic State carried out attacks in remote province despite terror group's defeat

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]]> Iraq parliament elects nominee of pro-Iran list as speaker https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraq-parliament-elects-nominee-of-pro-iran-list-as-speaker/ Sat, 15 Sep 2018 13:33:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1925738 Under an unofficial agreement dating back to 2003, the prime minister position is reserved for Shiites, president is a Kurd, and parliament speaker a Sunni

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]]> US says coalition laying groundwork to retake Raqqa from IS https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-says-coalition-laying-groundwork-to-retake-raqqa-from-is/ Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:06:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1485820 As jihadist group loses ground in its last Iraqi stronghold of Mosul, Western powers look to dislodge it from its Syrian capital

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]]> IS frees hundreds of abducted civilians in north Syria https://www.timesofisrael.com/is-frees-hundreds-of-abducted-civilians-in-north-syria/ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 10:14:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1444897 Meanwhile, as Iraqi forces make significant gains across country, locals struggle to rebuild cities shattered by jihadists

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]]> Brother-in-law of IS leader al-Baghdadi said killed in Iraq https://www.timesofisrael.com/brother-in-law-of-is-leader-al-baghdadi-said-killed-in-iraq/ Sat, 30 Jul 2016 13:33:54 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1436850 Airstrike in town near Syrian border kills 12 other high-ranking terror figures; IED-making lab, weapons depot also destroyed

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]]> Officials: Bombings in Baghdad kill at least 23 https://www.timesofisrael.com/officials-bombings-in-baghdad-kill-at-least-23/ Sun, 03 Jul 2016 02:17:41 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1420206&preview_id=1420206 Islamic State claims attack, which rocks crowded commercial district popular with young people and families during Ramadan

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]]> Officials: Bombing in central Baghdad kills at least 18 https://www.timesofisrael.com/officials-bombing-in-central-baghdad-kills-at-least-18/ Sat, 02 Jul 2016 23:47:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1420181 Attack rocks crowded commercial district popular with young people and families during Ramadan; 45 wounded

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]]> Iraq says IS, fleeing Fallujah, ripped apart by airstrikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraq-says-is-fleeing-fallujah-ripped-apart-by-airstrikes/ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 15:39:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1418961 Helicopters kill over 150 jihadists and destroy 260 vehicles, Baghdad says

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]]> US-backed Syrians move to cut Islamic State supply route https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-backed-syrians-move-to-cut-islamic-state-supply-route/ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 20:35:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1417646 Anti-IS coalition asks residents of strategic town of Albu Kamal to stay clear of jihadist positions ahead of air strikes

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]]> Iraqi commander: Fallujah ‘liberated’ from Islamic State https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraqi-commander-fallujah-liberated-from-islamic-state/ Sun, 26 Jun 2016 13:21:03 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1416104 UN Refugee Agency says fighting has driven 85,000 people from their homes in the area in the past month

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]]> Iraq says most of Fallujah retaken from IS forces https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraq-says-most-of-fallujah-retaken-from-is-forces/ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 22:45:41 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1411756&preview_id=1411756 PM al-Abadi congratulates troops, expects small pockets of resistance to be 'cleaned out within hours'

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