In a new Gallup Poll, a short majority of Americans believe news reports about the situation in Iraq are inaccurate. Recognizing that the responses could indicate they believe media are offering views that are too rosey for reality or too dire, Gallup went a step further to find out which side is predominant. The answer: 61 percent believe news media paint the situation as worse than it actually is, compared to 36 percent who say the picture is too rosey.
Seven F-22 Raptor pilots have recently been awarded one of the military’s highest decorations for their actions during operations in the Middle East. Six of the pilots were decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross for their role in Operation Midnight Hammer, the June 2025 strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.