Why the US Bases in Iraq and Afghanistan Continue to be Targeted
Rockets once again rained down on the Green Zone in Iraq and a U.S. airbase in Bagram, Afghanistan; but who is really behind these attacks?
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Biden’s Surprise Choice of Lloyd Austin as Defense Secretary
Though he held several command positions, General Lloyd Austin’s track record on ISIS and a Senate waiver process may stymie his appointment.
Film Review: “Mosul” The High Cost of Ridding Iraq of ISIS
Netflix’s latest foray into military films takes on the fight against ISIS in a dirty, bloody, and brutal depiction of the retaking of Mosul.
Iran’s Officials Are Increasingly Targeted for Assassination Inside Their Own Borders
State TV’s Arabic-language channel, Al-Alam, claimed the weapons used were “controlled by satellite,” also made by the Fars news agency.
Why a Government Shutdown is the Worst Idea Right Now
U.S. politicians are scrambling to get a series of bills signed in the coming days to avoid what could be a catastrophic government shutdown.
Iraq Training Iranian-Backed Militia Member al-Lami as a Senior Officer
The U.S. has placed sanctions on al-Lami for his role in killing unarmed civilians who were among groups of anti-government protesters.
Senior CIA Officer Killed During Combat in Somalia
Michael Goodboe, a senior CIA officer and former Navy SEAL, died of injuries sustained in a terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Israeli Airstrikes Pound Iranian Units in Syria Again
Despite strong denial from the Syrian government, the strength of Iran’s proxies inside Syria appears much larger than previously thought.
This Week on SOFREP: A Shadow War in Syria Exposed, Troop Drawdown and Chinese Propaganda
Get caught up with a breakdown of all the reports you probably missed this week on SOFREP; November 16th – 22nd.
Shock and Awe: US-Led Coalition Has Launched Almost 35,000 Airstrikes Against ISIS
Since 2014 the US military and its allies have conducted almost an astounding 35,000 airstrikes against the Islamic State (ISIS) worldwide.
Iraq’s Green Zone Hit With Rockets, 1 Child Dead, 4 Civilians Injured
The rockets were launched from a neighborhood in al-Alf Dar district in New Baghdad. Four landed inside the Green Zone.
SecDef Miller to Oversee the End of the ‘Endless Wars’
In a press conference this afternoon, Acting SecDef Christopher Miller announced his intentions to bring U.S. troops home by mid-January.
