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Iraqi forces, tribes destroy 3 ISIS rest-houses in Anbar
Security

2020-02-18

Iraqi forces, tribes destroy 3 ISIS rest-houses in Anbar

A new operation will look for ISIS remnants in an area that covers the outskirts of al-Baghdadi and Haditha towards Lake al-Tharthar, north of the Euphrates river.

Iran-backed militias prevent Iraqi IDPs from returning home
Security

2020-02-17

Iran-backed militias prevent Iraqi IDPs from returning home

The Iranian regime wants its proxy militias to establish a foothold in areas it deems strategic, which lie on the 'Iranian silk road' that extends to Syria, officials say.

World more secure, stable with Soleimani gone: observers 
Security

2020-02-14

World more secure, stable with Soleimani gone: observers 

Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani was responsible for expanding Iran's influence through a network of militias and his death is a significant hindrance to Iran's plans.

International coalition clashes with Syria regime loyalists
Security

2020-02-12

International coalition clashes with Syria regime loyalists

The international coalition responded with live fire after one of its patrols came under attack near the Kurdish-held city of Qamishli.

20 ISIS members arrested in Iraqi intelligence operations
Security

2020-02-12

20 ISIS members arrested in Iraqi intelligence operations

ISIS members, including senior leaders, were arrested in intelligence operations against active and sleeper cells in northern and western Iraq.

Iran-linked militias trade arms ISIS left behind
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2020-02-12

Iran-linked militias trade arms ISIS left behind

The Iraqi army has dismantled a criminal network involved in selling weapons and explosives it had looted from ISIS caches hidden in Anbar.

Tensions rise sharply on north-west Syria front
Security

2020-02-12

Tensions rise sharply on north-west Syria front

Opposition groups downed a Syrian regime helicopter in Idlib as the regime pressed on with a Russia-backed offensive in the region.

Plan to expand NATO's Iraq mission wins support
Security

2020-02-11

Plan to expand NATO's Iraq mission wins support

The NATO mission would continue to focus on training Iraqi forces and would not take on combat operations, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.

Syrian regime regains control of M5 highway
Security

2020-02-11

Syrian regime regains control of M5 highway

The move comes amid escalating fighting in Idlib and Aleppo and tensions with Turkey as the Syrian regime and its allies press an offensive.

Can Qaani be as influential as Soleimani?
Security

2020-02-10

Can Qaani be as influential as Soleimani?

The new IRGC-QF commander does not have his predecessor's status and will struggle to address challenges the IRGC and its proxies face.