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‘Attrition, low morale deepen strain on US troops amid war on Iran,’ analyst says

Veterans Affairs' psychiatrist, Rick Staggenborg says the attrition caused by the aggression against Iran as well as low morale and suicide attempts are placing enormous pressure on American troops.

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FOREIGN POLICY

Russia calls out US hypocrisy on troop deployment in Europe

Russia says it does not understand the US criticism over Moscow’s troop deployment within its own territorial jurisdiction, while the presence of American troops in Europe does not cause any jitters.

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MILITARY

Hundreds of thousands of US troops remain unvaccinated as deadlines near

Hundreds of thousands of US troops remain unvaccinated or only partially vaccinated against the coronavirus as the first deadline for inoculations approaches, according to the Washington Post.

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MILITARY

South Korea agrees to biggest increase in share of costs for US troop presence in years

South Korea agrees to a 13.9% increase in its contribution to the cost of hosting nearly 30,000 American troops on its soil for 2021, under a cost-sharing agreement with Washington.

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SOLEIMANI

Expulsion of US forces 'national decision': Iraqi lawmaker

An Iraqi legislator says the expulsion of the American forces from the Arab country is a ‘national decision.’

Iraq

SYRIA

Four US soldiers killed in explosion northeast of Syria: Report

Four American troops have been killed by an explosive device in the countryside of Hasakah province in northeastern Syria, the Arab country’s official news agency reports.

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IRAQ

Hundreds of Iraqis rally in Baghdad to renew call for US forces' expulsion

Hundreds of Iraqis rally in the capital Baghdad to renew call for an end to US military presence in the Arab country.

Iraq

MILITARY

Pompeo says he raised Taliban 'bounties' on US troops with Russia

Mike Pompeo says that he has confronted top Russian diplomats and military officers over the allegations about suspected Russian bounties on coalition forces in Afghanistan.

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