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The region includes various case studies of intervention, with the US and allies defining geopolitical patterns in the Middle East, involving Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya.

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  1. Military service in Iraq is cited as informing policy priorities.
  2. IRGC intensifies crackdown on PJAK opposition group and demands Iraq expel Kurdish factions.
  3. France used Mirage jets in military operations across Kosovo, Afghanistan, Libya, and Iraq.
  4. Trump suggests firing Hegseth amid Iran's threat to close the strait and impact Saudi oil.
  5. Pete Hegseth made remarks linking US wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to the Iranian narrative.

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6 reports, 6 independent, last reported Sep 10. The briefing below covers this first event.

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The region includes various case studies of intervention, with the US and allies defining geopolitical patterns in the Middle East, involving Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya.

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  1. France used Mirage jets in military operations across Kosovo, Afghanistan, Libya, and Iraq.Sub-event
  2. NATO is accused of committing crimes during interventions in Afghanistan, Libya, and Iraq, while Moussa Ibrahim challenges the ICC's dismissal of cases.Sub-event
  3. Attacks prompted the creation of security agencies and led to military missions in Afghanistan, causing negative regional perception.Sub-event
  4. Personnel movements and deployments involving Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the Middle East are reported, including Eric Shirley's deployment.Sub-event
  5. A collection of specific events from 2012, including the Fort Hood massacre, are being discussed in the context of regional violence in the Middle East and Libya.Sub-event
  6. A curriculum is studying the wars and conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Middle East.Sub-event
  7. Sweden is involved in military operations in Libya and Afghanistan, while considering the Soviet Union as a strategic threat and researching atomic bomb possibilities.Sub-event
  8. Air Force Materiel Command supported the Air Force in Afghanistan, deploying cargo planes to theaters in the Middle East.Sub-event
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  1. Mike Johanns is involved in a series of events related to the Middle East, Iraq, and Afghanistan, including calls to families and travel through Nebraska.Sub-event
  2. Citizen soldiers deployed to overseas conflicts, tied to Trump's deployment decisions regarding Iran and the broader Middle East.Sub-event
  3. In 2005, the Senate passed bills concerning military policy, including provisions for troops in Iraq and actions related to Afghanistan.Sub-event
  4. Libya and Afghanistan have been cited as examples of dangerous travel destinations.Sub-event
  5. Libya is noted to be part of the geopolitical region of the Middle East.Sub-event
  6. ProPublica reported on Hegseth's oversight of military action in the Middle East, noting heavy civilian tolls in Iraq and Afghanistan.Sub-event
  7. Concerns are mounting among key regional players, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, regarding Iran and the broader Middle East.Sub-event
  8. An alliance has promised to bring war to the Middle East region.Sub-event
  9. Researchers co-authored a book and investigated human rights abuses related to military interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan.Sub-event
  10. A media entity based in America, including NPR and AP, is hosting international news podcasts while covering the Middle East, Egypt, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya.Sub-event
  11. Bilateral talks are underway between the Iraqi government and the US, alongside discussions regarding oil issues with the Kurdistan Regional Government.Sub-event
  12. Christopher Steele provided intelligence regarding Trump-Russia collusion as military strikes and troop negotiations took place in Iraq and Afghanistan.Sub-event
  13. The consequences of the Iran war are causing serious hunger in the region, alongside drug trafficking in Maysan and airstrikes affecting southern Lebanon.Sub-event
  14. Iraq shared the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility.Sub-event
  15. Iran's assertiveness is complicating Iraq's energy future, which relies heavily on the Hormuz Strait for Gulf energy exports.Sub-event
  16. IS provinces are shifting from Iraq to Africa, leading to research on jihadist threats in the continent.Sub-event
  17. Benghazi is a major city within Libya. A university operates in the city of Benghazi.1 source
  18. US policy led to invasions in both Afghanistan and Iraq starting on June 1, 2026.Sub-event
  19. Strait closure threatens crude from Saudi Arabia and Iraq, while Donald Trump threatens Iran with military action.Sub-event
  20. Lyse Doucet profiles Kabul to show Afghanistan's turbulent history.Sub-event
  21. Iranian-backed militias are targeting Kurdish opposition groups, while the Iraqi PM travels to the US amid growing tensions between Iran and the US/Israel.Sub-event
  22. Russia seeks influence in the Middle East via Libya, while Iran provides support to the Assad regime.Sub-event
  23. Geopolitical patterns and intervention case studies are being discussed in the Middle East, involving Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya.1 source
  24. Tenney addresses the ongoing conflict in Iraq.1 source

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