Iraq War.
2003–2011 war after an American-led invasion
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 120
What's happening
Active this week
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Midterm elections resulted in a decisive repudiation of Donald Trump, leading to a GOP collapse compared to the 2006 Iraq War.Some support2 reports
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Jay Rockefeller voted in favor of a measure authorizing the Iraq war and supported Obama's successful healthcare overhaul law.Some support5 reports
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College faculty members were found to have served in the Iraq War.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Foreign policy links related to the Iraq War are being discussed in the context of inflation and household expenditure.Some support1 report
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Callers in Ohio and Virginia discussed topics ranging from Trump's influence on voting to the Iraq War.Some support1 report
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Analysis of how the Iraq War fueled anti-Americanism and declining European support in 2007.Some support1 report
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James Talarico joined a concert to discuss the fallout from the Iraq War.Some support1 report
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Hillary Clinton voted against funding the Iraq war in 2007.Some support1 report
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Female soldiers and personnel from Arkansas participated in the Iraq War conflict in Fallujah.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Tony Blair enthusiastically mobilized in support of the Iraq War.Some support1 report
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Trump made threats at the UN General Assembly and threatened military action against Iran, while Biden's past involvement in the Iraq War was noted.Some support1 report
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John Pilger and Abby Martin use independent film to expose institutional failures regarding the Iraq War.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A film featuring Shen Teng uses war rubble to symbolize China's emergence.Some support1 report
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Natalie Maines objected to the Iraq War in 2003.Some support2 reports
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Journalists reported on Watergate and covered conflicts and war crimes.Some support2 reports
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Frank Schaeffer blamed the religious right for the Iraq War in 2009.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The article connects the causes of modern geopolitical issues, linking WWI's aftermath to the rise of Hitler, and the Iraq War to regional instability in Iran.Some support1 report
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War-induced energy spikes are driving inflation rates, and the war enabled ACA passage during the Biden era.Some support2 reports
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USC research provided support for national defense efforts during the Iraq War.Some support1 report
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Mark Foley, a Republican congressman, was cited in a discussion comparing the Iraq War and Vietnam conflicts.Some support1 report
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A series is being produced that was filmed partly in East Anglia, and its plot involves events reaching as far as the Iraq War.Some support1 report
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Rosie O'Donnell and Elisabeth Hasselbeck faced conflict over the Iraq War, leading them to move to Ireland.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Threats were made in Nashville related to the Iraq War.Some support1 report
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A U.S. military initiative, the Lioness Program, was established during the Iraq War to address security issues.Some support1 report
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The PEC Award was founded in Geneva during the Iraq War, involving journalist Gideon Levy.Some support3 reports
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An individual with a background in the Iraq War is facing ICE proceedings, with the processing center in Aurora and an immigration hearing scheduled in Denver, while Cuba is under consideration.Some support1 report
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Judith Miller testified in a 2006 federal trial regarding the Iraq War, intelligence leaks, and alleged financing of Hamas.Some support1 report
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Joe Kent questioned the intelligence timeline of the Trump administration, noting that current Iran narratives echo failed claims made about the Iraq WMDs, while foreign policy includes deportations to Africa.Some support1 report
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A murder investigation has been linked to events stemming from the post-9/11 era.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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War affected national security and policy, with aircraft impacting the financial heart of the US.Some support1 report
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War costs associated with the Iraq War are highlighting geopolitical energy risks.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Muammar Gaddafi used the UN General Assembly to accuse President Bush regarding the Iraq War and demanded compensation for African colonialism.Some support1 report
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Trump's war with Iran is discussed alongside historical antiwar activism against the Iraq War, featuring George W. Bush and Jeremy Varon.Some support1 report
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CIA and FBI competition linked to the Iraq War is reported to have contributed to the events of 9/11.Some support2 reports
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A protestor named Ian Brown was reportedly treated similarly to those who speak out against the Iraq War.Some support1 report
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The specific incident involves the ADF's involvement in the Iraq War being deemed a blunder, alongside a specific individual receiving decorations and condemning the handling of the war.Some support1 report
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Redmon covered the Iraq War for the paper USA Today.Some support1 report
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Colin Firth is involved in a discussion about how the war film genre influences media consumption.Some support1 report
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An intelligence assessment from 2005 found links between Iraq and al-Qaeda.Some support1 report1 development inside
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On March 30, 2012, financial insights related to the Iraq War were celebrated by Goldman Sachs.Some support1 report
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Trump addresses deployment concerns regarding Iran, linking them to past conflicts and the Middle East.Some support3 reports
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James Mattis, a former Marine commander, holds roles at the Hoover Institution and General Dynamics, while HBO produces a miniseries about the Iraq War.Some support1 report
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In 2019, Barack Obama opposed the Iraq War, which was supported by the GOP. Separately, David Swerdlick was an employee of the Outlook section.Some support1 report
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Ben Owen, a veteran of the Iraq War, is connected to the town of Coedpoeth.Some support1 report
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A battle is underway in Fallujah, which is part of the larger Iraq War.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Mosul is a city located within the country of Iraq, and a conflict is taking place within the borders of Iraq.Some support2 reports
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Kevin Powers' debut novel draws themes from his experiences in the Iraq War.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump's administration policies influenced the Iraq War, where Pete Hegseth served as Secretary of Defense.Some support1 report
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The Iraq War is being discussed in the context of its consequences, including casualties mimicking current Coast Guard gaps and the provision of advanced healing modalities for defense forces.Some support2 reports
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Elvis Costello criticized the Iraq War in 2006, linking it to the impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans.Some support1 report
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Protests erupted in Janesville opposing the war with Iran, coinciding with Snyder's warnings about Trump's threats.Some support1 report
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Joe Rogan and Tim Robbins discussed political backlash, opposition to actions in Gaza and Israel, and referenced the Iraq War and Romania.Some support1 report
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David Simon created the series Generation Kill with frequent collaborators. The series is based on Evan Wright's book and follows the Iraq War setting.Some support1 report
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War events have impacted the Tuba City area.Some support1 report
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Veterans' service is being linked to local fundraising drives related to the Iraq War.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Justin Wagner leverages his veteran status to add credibility to his political campaign.Some support1 report
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Tom King, a former counterterrorism case officer, rejects linking his past service to the Iraq War while developing new Green Lantern projects.Well supported4 reports
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In 2006, a mayor demanded answers regarding the Iraq War, amidst reports of censoring stories for British readers.Some support1 report
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The Eastern Sierra Book Festival at Mammoth Museum is hosting events based on published works related to the Iraq War.Some support1 report
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Andy Burnham is facing pressure to implement an arms embargo against Israel and has been linked to supporting policies similar to those of the Iraq War.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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News at the entities that move Iraq War most-
George W. Bush StructuralMultiple groups sued DHS over election practices, while George W. Bush appointed Carlos Bea as a judge.Moves Iraq War
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Central Intelligence Agency OperationalCIA operatives are linked to a Chilean coup attempt, while the CIA destabilizes democracies in Guatemala and the DRC, alongside a film project on Easter Island.Moves Iraq War
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Congress Shared contextThe Democratic Party won a majority in Congress, with a Swiss resident in the United States being noted.Moves Iraq War
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Ned Lamont OperationalDEEP provided grant funding for trail extensions, announced by the Governor of Connecticut.Moves Iraq War
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Muammar Gaddafi OperationalVladimir Putin commented on the state of Africa, expressing regret over Muammar Gaddafi's killing amid US-fueled chaos.Moves Iraq War
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David Rockefeller OperationalThe new event details that David Rockefeller was Jay Rockefeller's uncle and notes Jay's connections to Arkansas and West Virginia.Moves Iraq War
Connections
The 40 strongest of 120, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
George W. Bush Structural
George W. Bush's administration launched, managed, and was fundamentally defined by the Iraq War.
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Paul Rieckhoff Structural
Paul Rieckhoff served as a veteran during the Iraq War.
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James Mattis Transactional
James Mattis served as a commander of Marines during the Iraq War.
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Central Intelligence Agency Operational
The CIA actively participated in the Iraq War, conducting operations and influencing events during and after the conflict.
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Jay Rockefeller Operational
Jay Rockefeller actively participated in the political discourse surrounding the Iraq War, including voting for authorization and criticizing its execution.
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Middle East Shared context
The Iraq War is documented as an event that occurred within the Middle East and significantly impacted its geopolitical landscape.
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Congress Shared context
Congress voted to authorize military force in the context of the Iraq War.
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Ned Lamont Operational
Ned Lamont actively campaigned against the Iraq War issue during a primary election.
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Saddam Operational
The evidence establishes a direct and active involvement between Saddam and the Iraq War.
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Joe Biden Operational
The Iraq War influenced the political environment during Joe Biden's era, and Biden engaged with related military resolutions.
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Muammar Gaddafi Operational
Gaddafi made accusations regarding the Iraq War.
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Jason Dunham Shared context
Jason Dunham was a participant in the Iraq War and received the Medal of Honor during the conflict.
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Stacy Garrity Transactional
Stacy Garrity served as a major in the U.S. Army Reserve during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
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George Galloway Operational
Galloway's political career was negatively impacted by his opposition to the Iraq War.
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Afghanistan Operational
The Iraq War diverted resources from areas needed in Afghanistan.
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Barack Obama Shared context
The Iraq War served as a geopolitical backdrop influencing Barack Obama's political rise and opposition stance.
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Edward Brown Shared context
Edward Brown served as a task force commander during the Iraq War.
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Defense Intelligence Agency Operational
The Defense Intelligence Agency was tasked with assessing links between the Iraq War and al-Qaeda.
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Australian Defence Force Operational
The Australian Defence Force was involved in the Iraq War.
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Army Operational
The institution of the Army was deployed and participated in the operational context of the Iraq War.
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Beau Biden Shared context
Beau Biden served as a participant during the Iraq War.
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Tony Blair Operational
Tony Blair's political involvement in the Iraq War led to subsequent public protests and shaped his political legacy.
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Judith Miller Operational
Judith Miller was involved as a witness in a federal trial concerning the Iraq War.
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Donald Trump Mentioned together
Trump frequently references the Iraq War as a historical precedent, comparative backdrop, or source of political context.
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Bradley Cooper Mentioned together
Bradley Cooper stars in a war drama that depicts the events of the Iraq War.
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Jeremy Varon Shared context
Jeremy Varon is an individual whose views and organizing efforts are focused on the Iraq War.
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Michael Moore Mentioned together
Michael Moore's work includes film critiques of the Iraq War and its administration.
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Colin Firth Mentioned together
Colin Firth's work as an actor is thematically linked to the Iraq War through the war film genre.
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Alastair Campbell Mentioned together
Alastair Campbell faced criticism regarding his role in the Iraq War.
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Geneva Shared context
The founding of the PEC Award occurred in Geneva while the Iraq War was underway, establishing a geographical and temporal context for the event.
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Abby Martin Mentioned together
Abby Martin is mentioned in the context of media failures regarding the Iraq War.
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David Rockefeller Operational
David Rockefeller actively criticized the handling of the Iraq War.
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Erik Prince Operational
Erik Prince's associated companies were prominent and active during the Iraq War.
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Hillary Transactional
The Iraq War is the subject matter regarding which A (Hillary/Clinton) is being urged to apologize.
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Ian Brown Operational
Ian Brown is identified as a protestor speaking out against the Iraq War.
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Natalie Maines Mentioned together
Natalie Maines has publicly expressed criticism and objection regarding the Iraq War.
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TNT Mentioned together
TNT is releasing a dramatization based on the events of the Iraq War.
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FBI Operational
The FBI was involved in competitive activities that were linked to the events of the Iraq War.
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USA Today Mentioned together
USA Today reports on the events and developments of the Iraq War.
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Coedpoeth Shared context
A location relevant to the events of the Iraq War.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
3 events- Midterm elections resulted in a decisive repudiation of Donald Trump, leading to a GOP collapse compared to the 2006 Iraq War.
- Jay Rockefeller voted in favor of a measure authorizing the Iraq war and supported Obama's successful healthcare overhaul law.
- College faculty members were found to have served in the Iraq War.
October 2026
13 events- Foreign policy links related to the Iraq War are being discussed in the context of inflation and household expenditure.
- Callers in Ohio and Virginia discussed topics ranging from Trump's influence on voting to the Iraq War.
- Analysis of how the Iraq War fueled anti-Americanism and declining European support in 2007.
- James Talarico joined a concert to discuss the fallout from the Iraq War.
- Hillary Clinton voted against funding the Iraq war in 2007.
- Tony Blair enthusiastically mobilized in support of the Iraq War.
- Trump made threats at the UN General Assembly and threatened military action against Iran, while Biden's past involvement in the Iraq War was noted.
- John Pilger and Abby Martin use independent film to expose institutional failures regarding the Iraq War.
- A film featuring Shen Teng uses war rubble to symbolize China's emergence.
- Natalie Maines objected to the Iraq War in 2003.
- Journalists reported on Watergate and covered conflicts and war crimes.
- Frank Schaeffer blamed the religious right for the Iraq War in 2009.
- The article connects the causes of modern geopolitical issues, linking WWI's aftermath to the rise of Hitler, and the Iraq War to regional instability in Iran.
September 2026
19 events- USC research provided support for national defense efforts during the Iraq War.
- Mark Foley, a Republican congressman, was cited in a discussion comparing the Iraq War and Vietnam conflicts.
- A series is being produced that was filmed partly in East Anglia, and its plot involves events reaching as far as the Iraq War.
- Threats were made in Nashville related to the Iraq War.
- A U.S. military initiative, the Lioness Program, was established during the Iraq War to address security issues.
- The PEC Award was founded in Geneva during the Iraq War, involving journalist Gideon Levy.
- An individual with a background in the Iraq War is facing ICE proceedings, with the processing center in Aurora and an immigration hearing scheduled in Denver, while Cuba is under consideration.
- Judith Miller testified in a 2006 federal trial regarding the Iraq War, intelligence leaks, and alleged financing of Hamas.
- Joe Kent questioned the intelligence timeline of the Trump administration, noting that current Iran narratives echo failed claims made about the Iraq WMDs, while foreign policy includes deportations to Africa.
- War affected national security and policy, with aircraft impacting the financial heart of the US.
- Muammar Gaddafi used the UN General Assembly to accuse President Bush regarding the Iraq War and demanded compensation for African colonialism.
- Trump's war with Iran is discussed alongside historical antiwar activism against the Iraq War, featuring George W. Bush and Jeremy Varon.
- CIA and FBI competition linked to the Iraq War is reported to have contributed to the events of 9/11.
- A protestor named Ian Brown was reportedly treated similarly to those who speak out against the Iraq War.
- The specific incident involves the ADF's involvement in the Iraq War being deemed a blunder, alongside a specific individual receiving decorations and condemning the handling of the war.
- Redmon covered the Iraq War for the paper USA Today.
- Colin Firth is involved in a discussion about how the war film genre influences media consumption.
- On March 30, 2012, financial insights related to the Iraq War were celebrated by Goldman Sachs.
- Trump addresses deployment concerns regarding Iran, linking them to past conflicts and the Middle East.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
12 events- Female soldiers and personnel from Arkansas participated in the Iraq War conflict in Fallujah.
- Rosie O'Donnell and Elisabeth Hasselbeck faced conflict over the Iraq War, leading them to move to Ireland.
- War costs associated with the Iraq War are highlighting geopolitical energy risks.
- An intelligence assessment from 2005 found links between Iraq and al-Qaeda.
- James Mattis, a former Marine commander, holds roles at the Hoover Institution and General Dynamics, while HBO produces a miniseries about the Iraq War.
- In 2019, Barack Obama opposed the Iraq War, which was supported by the GOP. Separately, David Swerdlick was an employee of the Outlook section.
- Ben Owen, a veteran of the Iraq War, is connected to the town of Coedpoeth.
- Mosul is a city located within the country of Iraq, and a conflict is taking place within the borders of Iraq.
- Kevin Powers' debut novel draws themes from his experiences in the Iraq War.
- Donald Trump's administration policies influenced the Iraq War, where Pete Hegseth served as Secretary of Defense.
- The Iraq War is being discussed in the context of its consequences, including casualties mimicking current Coast Guard gaps and the provision of advanced healing modalities for defense forces.
- Elvis Costello criticized the Iraq War in 2006, linking it to the impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans.
July 2026
9 events- Protests erupted in Janesville opposing the war with Iran, coinciding with Snyder's warnings about Trump's threats.
- Joe Rogan and Tim Robbins discussed political backlash, opposition to actions in Gaza and Israel, and referenced the Iraq War and Romania.
- David Simon created the series Generation Kill with frequent collaborators. The series is based on Evan Wright's book and follows the Iraq War setting.
- War events have impacted the Tuba City area.
- Veterans' service is being linked to local fundraising drives related to the Iraq War.
- Justin Wagner leverages his veteran status to add credibility to his political campaign.
- Tom King, a former counterterrorism case officer, rejects linking his past service to the Iraq War while developing new Green Lantern projects.
- In 2006, a mayor demanded answers regarding the Iraq War, amidst reports of censoring stories for British readers.
- The Eastern Sierra Book Festival at Mammoth Museum is hosting events based on published works related to the Iraq War.
June 2026
4 events- War-induced energy spikes are driving inflation rates, and the war enabled ACA passage during the Biden era.
- A murder investigation has been linked to events stemming from the post-9/11 era.
- A battle is underway in Fallujah, which is part of the larger Iraq War.
- Andy Burnham is facing pressure to implement an arms embargo against Israel and has been linked to supporting policies similar to those of the Iraq War.