Iraq War
Coverage of Iraq War in the Nexus archive.
- Just one in three Americans back Iran war, most unsure of Trump's goals, poll finds
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 33% of Americans support the war on Iran, with 69% saying President Trump has not clearly explained US military goals in Iran. Trump's approval rating rose to 37%, but support for the conflict has remained below 40% since early strikes in February.
- Lindsey Graham's legacy: Relentless warmongering dressed in folksy charm
The article examines Senator Lindsey Graham's legacy, highlighting his consistent support for military interventions such as the Iraq War and the US-Israeli conflict in Gaza, contrasting his perceived folksy charm with his role in promoting US imperialist campaigns. It notes varied political reactions to his death, including praise for his affable image and criticism of his hawkish policies.
- BROADCAST BIAS: MS NOW marks 3 decades of empowering Democrats, not American democracy
MSNBC, which rebranded from MS NOW in November, claims to celebrate 30 years of 'strengthening democracy' but is criticized for shifting from early ideological diversity to a left-leaning focus. The network's coverage of events like the Iraq War and its hosts' rhetoric, including Keith Olbermann's accusations against George W. Bush, highlight its perceived partisan bias.
- This immigrant served in the US military. Now he faces deportation
Benito Miranda Hernandez served in the US military during the Iraq war but now faces deportation to Mexico. He completed three tours in Iraq.
- Take a look inside an Air Force aerial tanker that kept fighter jets and bombers in the air
The KC-10A Extender, a US Air Force aerial refueling tanker in service from 1981 to 2024, refueled fighter jets, bombers, and cargo planes during conflicts like the Gulf War and Iraq War. The first KC-10A is displayed at the Air Mobility Command Museum in Delaware, offering public access to its refueling operator station. The Air Force now uses KC-135 Stratotankers and newer KC-46A Pegasus aircraft to replace the retired KC-10 fleet.
- How not to memorialize the Iraq War
The Global War on Terrorism Memorial is criticized for reflecting the Bush administration's discredited justifications for the Iraq War. The article argues the memorial echoes flawed reasoning behind the conflict.
- Trump-endorsed congressional candidate pledges entire $174K salary to wounded Iraq War veteran's family
Anthony Constantino, a Trump-endorsed congressional candidate, pledged his entire $174,000 annual salary to the family of wounded Iraq War veteran Sgt. Eddie Ryan. The donation was announced during a campaign event in New York’s 21st Congressional District, where Constantino is competing against Robert Smullen in a Republican primary.
- EXCLUSIVE: Collins pits record built in Maine potato fields against Platner's 'angry rhetoric'
Sen. Susan Collins emphasizes her work ethic developed through childhood potato farming in Maine as she campaigns against challenger Graham Platner, who faces scandals. Collins highlights her Senate achievements, including securing $1.5 billion for Maine, while criticizing Platner's 'angry rhetoric.'
- For veterans, a place where peace can take root
John Follmer, an Iraq war veteran, is leading volunteer veterans in restoring a neglected Japanese garden at the West LA Veterans Affairs Campus. The project aims to provide a peaceful environment for veterans.
- What’s the next Platner surprise, electing vets to fight polarization and other commentary
Graham Platner was portrayed as an antiwar Marine during the Iraq War, a hardscrabble oysterman, and a working-class straight talker. National Review’s Jeffrey Blehar criticizes this portrayal as misleading to Mainers and the national media.
- Platner: Collins ‘trying to offload her mistakes’
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner accuses GOP Sen. Susan Collins of trying to shift blame for his Iraq enlistment, stating he protested the war and was removed from an event with George W. Bush. Collins and Republicans argue his past Reddit posts about wanting to fight undermine his criticism of her Iraq vote, while Platner acknowledges some past comments he no longer supports but denies local veteran backlash.
- Collins fires back at Platner’s Iraq war criticism: ‘He was not drafted’
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) responded to Graham Platner's criticism regarding her past support for U.S. military intervention in Iraq. Platner, a Marine veteran and oyster farmer, accused Collins of voting to send him to Iraq, prompting her rebuttal that he was not drafted.
- A summer of Labour chaos? Tony Blair 'poised to ramp up his interventions' in leadership battle - as Wes Streeting takes a swipe at ex-PM over Iraq
Tony Blair is reportedly set to increase his involvement in the UK Labour Party's leadership contest, while Wes Streeting criticizes the former PM over the Iraq War. The article highlights political tensions within Labour as Blair's potential interventions could disrupt the leadership race.
- How Hegseth has transformed the Pentagon’s wartime press operation
The article discusses how Donald Hegseth has reformed the Pentagon's wartime press operations, drawing comparisons to Donald Rumsfeld's past approach during the Iraq War. It references Rumsfeld's memoirs about his controversial statements on weapons of mass destruction.