Iran opposition Mujahadeen Khalq nearing Iraq’s deadline for closing of camp

Iran opposition Mujahadeen Khalq nearing Iraq’s deadline for closing of camp

Special to WorldTribune.com LONDON — The Iranian opposition is preparing to leave its main base in Iraq in exchange for international guarantees. The Mujahadeen Khalq said its members were prepared to leave Iraq’s Camp Ashraf by the end of 2011 if they receive guarantees from the United States and the United Nations for their safety. […]

Ambassador: U.S. set to spend $8 billion on military projects in Iraq

Ambassador: U.S. set to spend $8 billion on military projects in Iraq

Special to WorldTribune.com BAGHDAD — Despite the troop withdrawal, the United States expects to be heavily engaged in military projects in Iraq in 2012. U.S. Ambassador to Baghdad James Jeffrey said Washington has been committed to a range of military programs in Iraq that would last up to 2020. Jeffrey said the value of these […]

Iraqi president: Military wants continued U.S. presence beyond 2011

Iraqi president: Military wants continued U.S. presence beyond 2011

Special to WorldTribune.com BAGHDAD — Iraq is still seeking to retain a U.S. military presence in 2012. President Jalal Talabani said that the Iraqi military wanted U.S. aid after the American troop withdrawal at the end of 2011. Talabani, in a statement believed to have been cleared by the government of Prime Minister Nouri Al […]

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