Iraq arrests individuals accused of trampling US flag at PMF parade: Official

“Individuals involved in the incident concerning the US flag in Baghdad have been arrested,” the Zaidi’s spokesperson Sabah al-Numan said in a statement on Sunday.

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Iraqi PM orders probe into PMF trampling of US flag

Zaidi “ordered the formation of an investigative committee today, Sunday, to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident involving the US flag during one of the parades held as part of ‘Sovereignty Day’ events,” his spokesperson Sabah al-Numan said in a statement. 

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US congratulates Iraq on National Day, reaffirms ties

“On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Iraq on their National Day on October 3,” Rubio said in a statement.

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What we know and don't know about how Iran uses asymmetric warfare

If it is confirmed that Iran played a role in targeting the FlyDubai flight, that would represent a dangerous new level in that approach.

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Iraq secures US exemption for 40 Iranian flights to Najaf daily

Zaidi appreciated “the positive response shown by the US government to Iraq's efforts and its cooperation in granting the necessary exemption,” according to the statement.

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Trump says ‘very bad decision-making’ got US involved in Iraq

“It has been a long time, with very bad decision-making that got us involved in this quagmire in the first place, but soon, that will be part of History,” Trump said on Truth Social, in a statement about the US-led coalition’s withdrawal. 

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Iran awaits US response after conveying ‘ideas’ through Qatar: FM Araghchi

The Iranian top diplomat noted that they have conveyed Tehran’s ideas and conditions to the US through Qatari mediators, and that “the final response from the US side will be conveyed to us.”

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Eight US soldiers operating in Hormuz injured in Iranian missile attack: Report

The Marines, who were operating as part of a landing battalion, were attacked on September 14, NBC News reported, citing three US officials.

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Iraq announces ‘understanding’ with US on dollar shipments

“This understanding comes in light of the progress made by Iraq in strengthening the system of control over the distribution of dollars and regulating their uses,” he said, announcing that “a new shipment of cash dollars will arrive in Iraq in the coming days,” Aboudi told Iraqi state media.

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