News

Actions

In Iraq, Carter says US will send 560 more US troops to Iraq

Posted
BAGHDAD (AP) -- Defense Secretary Ash Carter says the U.S. will send 560 more troops to Iraq.
 
Carter says the new forces will help establish a newly retaken air base as a staging hub for long-awaited battle to recapture Mosul from Islamic State militants.
 
Carter made the announcement Monday during a visit to Iraq.

,

Weather

Daily Forecast

View Hourly Forecast

Day

Conditions

HI / LO

Precip

Saturday

07/05/2025

Sunny

95° / 66°

0%

Sunday

07/06/2025

Sunny

98° / 70°

0%

Monday

07/07/2025

Sunny

100° / 68°

0%

Tuesday

07/08/2025

Sunny

100° / 69°

0%

Wednesday

07/09/2025

Sunny

100° / 71°

0%

Thursday

07/10/2025

Sunny

102° / 74°

0%

Friday

07/11/2025

Sunny

107° / 76°

0%

Saturday

07/12/2025

Sunny

106° / 75°

0%