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International coalition ends Iraq combat role on 4th anniversary of victory over ISIS
Security

2021-12-10

International coalition ends Iraq combat role on 4th anniversary of victory over ISIS

With the international coalition's combat role concluding, Iraq reaffirms its invitation for the alliance to 'advise, assist and enable' Iraqi forces.

Attack on Basra intelligence officer bears hallmark of Iran-backed militias
Security

2021-12-09

Attack on Basra intelligence officer bears hallmark of Iran-backed militias

The officer had been investigating the targeted killings of activists, many of whom have been protesting against Iran's outsized influence in Iraq.

Iraqi fishermen caught in net of maritime frontiers
Security

2021-12-08

Iraqi fishermen caught in net of maritime frontiers

Fishermen who rely on the Shatt al-Arab waterway and the Arabian Gulf for their livelihoods grapple with political, environmental challenges.

Amman hosts first Euro-Arab border security conference
Security

2021-12-02

Amman hosts first Euro-Arab border security conference

Representatives of 44 Arab and European countries are meeting in Jordan to develop an international dialogue on border security.

Syria, Russia under pressure over chemical weapons
Security

2021-11-30

Syria, Russia under pressure over chemical weapons

The global chemical weapons watchdog says Syria has failed to declare weapons and admit inspectors, while Russia lacks transparency.

Lebanon will not progress while Hizbullah remains armed, experts say
Security

2021-11-29

Lebanon will not progress while Hizbullah remains armed, experts say

The Iran-backed party, which recently revealed it has 100,000 armed and trained fighters, has Lebanon in a chokehold, experts warn.

Iraqi support for Kataib Hizbullah erodes as violence, extortion come to light
Security

2021-11-23

Iraqi support for Kataib Hizbullah erodes as violence, extortion come to light

Killings, kidnappings and extortion have marred Kataib Hizbullah's reputation, as it now faces growing discontent from the Iraqi public.

Screws tighten on Kremlin mercenaries as their presence spreads across globe
Security

2021-11-22

Screws tighten on Kremlin mercenaries as their presence spreads across globe

Wagner mercenaries, who are tied to Putin ally Yevgeny Prigozhin, are known to be active in Mali, Central African Republic, Libya and Syria following their intervention in the Ukraine conflict.

US, Gulf states accuse Iran of causing 'nuclear crisis'
Security

2021-11-18

US, Gulf states accuse Iran of causing 'nuclear crisis'

Iran is accused of destabilising the region with missiles and drones, amid reports of its stepped up uranium enrichment and cyber attacks.

IRGC seized Vietnamese oil tanker then tried to blame the US Navy
Security

2021-11-04

IRGC seized Vietnamese oil tanker then tried to blame the US Navy

Iran attempted to shift blame for a recent hijacking of an oil tanker on US forces, a claim US defence officials called 'absolutely, totally false and untrue'.