US-led coalition
Coverage of US-led coalition in the Nexus archive.
- Pakistan's military rejects UN report alleging hundreds of civilian deaths in strikes on Afghanistan
Pakistan's military rejected a UN report claiming nearly 500 civilian deaths from its cross-border strikes in Afghanistan, asserting targets were militant hideouts used by the Pakistani Taliban (TTP). The UN and Amnesty International documented 499 killed and 1,216 wounded, while Pakistan accused Afghanistan's Taliban government of sheltering militants and criticized international groups for not documenting past coalition airstrikes.
- Pakistan's military rejects UN report alleging hundreds of civilian deaths in strikes on Afghanistan
Pakistan's military denied a UN report alleging nearly 500 civilian deaths and over 1,000 injuries in cross-border strikes on Afghanistan, claiming targets were militant hideouts. Spokesman Lt. Gen. Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry criticized UNAMA and Amnesty International for relying on Afghan accounts and accused Afghanistan's Taliban government of harboring militants. A March airstrike on a Kabul drug-treatment center, which killed hundreds, was defended as targeting militant infrastructure.
- With US troops departing, Iraq looks beyond balancing Washington and Tehran
Iraq aims to pursue strategic autonomy as US-led coalition troops withdraw, focusing on institutional reforms, banking sector improvements, and energy diversification to reduce reliance on Iran. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi emphasizes strengthening state institutions and security reforms, while engaging with the US for energy partnerships.
- Morning update
US attacks in southern Iran reportedly killed 60 people and injured 670 others over 10-12 days. Iranian military warns the US against targeting its vessels, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US President Trump to discuss Iran and peace deals. Drone strikes in northern Iraq and planned Israeli-Lebanese talks in Rome highlight regional tensions.
- Drone attacks, blasts reported in northern Iraq
Drone attacks and explosions were reported in northern Iraq, including in Erbil, Soran, and Khalifan. The US-led coalition's air defenses intercepted one drone over Erbil and downed three more over Soran. Explosions occurred across Iraq's Kurdistan Region, with no reported casualties or damage.
- Zaidi’s test in Tehran
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi returned from Tehran less than 24 hours before Iraqi Kurdistan faced an attack involving five explosive drones intercepted over Erbil by US-led coalition air defenses. The attack occurred near the airport hosting coalition forces and the US consulate, with the timing suggesting continuity in Iran's actions despite a new leadership in Iraq.
- What are the main bases housing US forces in the Middle East?
The article outlines key US military bases in the Middle East under Centcom, including Bahrain hosting the Fifth Fleet, Iraq's Erbil and al-Harir bases, Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, and Kuwait's facilities. It notes Iran's targeting of these bases and their roles in logistics, refueling, and combat operations. Attacks on US facilities in Iraq and Jordan have resulted in casualties.
- US coalition shoots down drones over Iraq's Erbil: Kurdish counterterrorism forces
The US-led coalition shot down eight explosive-laden drones over Erbil, Iraq's northern Kurdistan region, as reported by Kurdish counterterrorism forces. No damage or casualties were reported from the incident.
- South China Sea feud simmers 10 years after ruling
China criticized a US-led coalition of 14 nations, including Japan and the Philippines, for opposing destabilizing actions in the South China Sea 10 years after an international arbitration ruling rejected Beijing's claims. China dismissed the coalition's statement as 'waste paper' and reiterated its rejection of the ruling, with its ambassador to the Philippines calling the dispute a 'thorn' in bilateral relations.