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Sizing up Petraeus on Iraq: The top U.S. general gave Congress an upbeat assessment of the war Tuesday. Here's the reality behind the rhetoric.; By Mark Benjamin Apr 9, 2008
Writing through the rubble: While clouds of destruction hang over Iraq, a set of new books sheds light on how America bungled the war, and on the hope that lingers in small Iraqi towns.; By Salon staff Mar 21, 2008
Five years of Iraq lies: How President Bush and his advisors have spent each year of the war peddling mendacious tales about a mission accomplished.; By Juan Cole Mar 19, 2008
AC-130 airstrike: Footage of an attack that destroyed an Iraqi apartment complex.; Mar 13, 2008
Two bombs explode in Baghdad; worst attack there in months: Nearly simultaneous suicide attacks at two markets in the Iraqi capital reportedly kill at least 64.; Alex Koppelman Feb 1, 2008
Blackwater in Baghdad: "It was a horror movie": New testimony from witnesses and victims provides the most in-depth, harrowing account to date of the U.S. security firm's deadly rampage in Iraq.; By Jennifer Daskal Dec 14, 2007
Why Bush's troop surge won't save Iraq: The influx of U.S. troops brought a relative lull in violence -- but the failing state remains in political chaos and is headed for collapse.; By Juan Cole Dec 4, 2007
Covering up the trail of dead Iraqis: How the Pentagon has used "tactical perception management" to obscure the killing of Iraqi civilians by U.S. forces.; By Dahr Jamail Nov 28, 2007
The dark truth about Blackwater: Outsourcing the war to private military contractors such as Blackwater has shattered the United States' moral authority and its ability to win wars like that in Iraq.; By P.W. Singer Oct 2, 2007
Bush's new friends: The Sunnis: As plans to stabilize Iraqi politics go nowhere fast, experts warn that the latest U.S. tactics could lead to greater civil war.; By Mark Benjamin Sep 5, 2007
Fallujah catches its breath: Despite Bush's deceptive rhetoric and mishandling of the war, the Marines I rode with here have won a delicate peace in this once-deadly city.; By David J. Morris Aug 21, 2007
Bush's big Iran problem: The White House is foolish not to recognize that the only way out of the Iraq mess now includes serious negotiations with Iran.; By Hooman Majd Jul 16, 2007
What George Tenet really knew about Iraq: Unraveling the former CIA chief's cover story about bogus intelligence -- and the grand scheme that launched the war.; By Thomas Powers Jul 2, 2007
Surging toward disaster in Iraq: As the U.S. takes sides in Iraq's splintering civil war, a top Republican warns Bush's policy will fail.; By Juan Cole Jun 28, 2007
One Iraqi's collateral damage: Ahlam Al-Jabouri did fearless humanitarian work under the U.S. Army in Iraq -- but when her life was torn apart by sectarian hatred, U.S. authorities were MIA.; By Marc Perelman Jun 11, 2007
How Bush's war bolstered Syria: The chaos in Iraq has emboldened Bashar Assad's authoritarian regime and given Syria new power to meddle in the Middle East.; By Mohamad Bazzi May 31, 2007
Goodbye, Baghdad: I'm finally leaving Iraq. But it's hard to decide which is more frightening: Car bombs and militias, or leaving everything you know and love.; By Riverbend Apr 28, 2007
Yes, but when do we "turn the corner"?: A White House spokesman says anti-American protests in Iraq are just another sign of progress.; Tim Grieve Apr 10, 2007
Injured troops shipped back into battle: Salon has uncovered further evidence that the military sent soldiers with acute post-traumatic stress disorder, severe back injuries and other serious war wounds back to Iraq.; By Mark Benjamin Apr 9, 2007
Army deployed seriously injured troops: Soldiers on crutches and canes were sent to a main desert camp used for Iraq training. Military experts say the Army was pumping up manpower statistics to show a brigade was battle ready.; By Mark Benjamin Mar 26, 2007
A new wave of violence in Iraq: After a brief period of calm, a series of deadly attacks hit Iraq.; Alex Koppelman Feb 20, 2007
Which side am I on?: As John McCain eyes the White House in '08, he is at war with himself over Bush's escalation in Iraq.; By Mark Benjamin Feb 20, 2007
Israel's surge of despair: Top Israeli officials admit last summer's war against Hezbollah was a failure -- and denounce President Bush's actions in the Middle East.; By Gregory Levey Feb 15, 2007
Symbol of a timid Congress: Why I oppose the Warner-Levin compromise resolution on the Iraq war.; By Sen. Russ Feingold Feb 2, 2007
Hawks knock surge plan's command structure: Buried in the Bush escalation plan is a who's-in-charge nightmare that violates U.S. military doctrine. Now even John McCain and Frederick Kagan are balking.; By Mark Benjamin Jan 29, 2007

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