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French regional presence under scrutiny after death of officer

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French regional presence under scrutiny after death of officer

A drone strike on Thursday evening killed 42-year-old French officer Arnaud Frion at the Mala Qara Kurdish base near Erbil, raising concerns over the risks of France’s involvement in the U.S.-led conflict against Iran. The attack highlights growing opposition to Western military presence in Iraq.

French regional presence under scrutiny after death of officer

Rampedup attacks on Iraqibased separatists Trump plans to use as ground troops in Iran

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Ramped-up attacks on Iraqi-based separatists Trump plans to use as ground troops in Iran

TEHRAN — The Iranian Armed Forces are striking positions in Iraq’s Kurdistan region belonging to armed separatist factions that intelligence reports say are working with the Trump administration. Washington allegedly plans to use these groups to launch ground assaults inside Iran.

Ramped-up attacks on Iraqi-based separatists Trump plans to use as ground troops in Iran

560 US soldiers killed or injured in Iranian attacks across the region

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560 US soldiers killed or injured in Iranian attacks across the region

TEHRAN – At least 560 American military personnel have been killed or wounded during ongoing Iranian attacks targeting U.S. bases across West Asia, as well as their residences and hotels in Persian Gulf nations, according to a statement by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC).

560 US soldiers killed or injured in Iranian attacks across the region