Julian E. Barnes
Monday, November 17, 2014 - 06:15
U.S. defense officials say they are taking steps to more quickly boost the capabilities of Iraqi security forces to counter Islamic State militants, including using American troops already in Iraq to open new training bases.
Monday, November 10, 2014 - 06:46
The White House is pursuing a two-stage plan for revamping the legal architecture used by the government to conduct aerial warfare against Islamic extremists in Syria, Iraq and around the world, according to officials.
Monday, September 15, 2014 - 06:22
With new marching orders from President Barack Obama in hand, the U.S. military on Thursday began setting in motion an expanded campaign to combat Islamic State militants through airstrikes in Iraq and Syria and military training for fighters from both countries.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 11:04
With the U.S. still mulling its options in Iraq and trying to spur the formation of a new government there, Iraqi officials are pressing the case that America’s indecision is risking its influence and allies in Baghdad.
Thursday, July 17, 2014 - 07:44
U.S. defense officials are tamping down any talk of a quick decision on what to do next in Iraq.
Thursday, July 17, 2014 - 07:30
A Pentagon plan to aid Syrian rebels is emerging as far smaller than advocates hoped, ramping up slowly over an extended period while offering no quick support to moderate fighters, who are losing ground both to the Assad regime and to jihadists.
Friday, June 27, 2014 - 07:38
The U.S.-Iraq joint operation center has begun functioning and additional teams of American special-operations forces have arrived in Baghdad, the Pentagon said Thursday.
Monday, June 23, 2014 - 06:46
Amid growing signs of instability in Iraq, President Barack Obama authorized a secret plan late last year to aid Iraqi troops in their fight against Sunni extremists by sharing intelligence on the militants' desert encampments, but devoted only a handful of U.S. specialists to the task.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 - 10:50
President Barack Obama decided against immediate air strikes on marauding Sunni extremists in Iraq, opting instead to pursue strategies such as providing intelligence to the Iraqi military, addressing the country's political divisions and seeking support from regional allies.
Friday, June 13, 2014 - 07:11
The U.S. since last year has been secretly flying unmanned surveillance aircraft in small numbers over Iraq to collect intelligence on insurgents, according to U.S. officials.