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Tensions rise between pro-Iran militias in Iraq
Security

2020-12-16

Tensions rise between pro-Iran militias in Iraq

The disputes are pronounced between Kataib Hizbullah and Asaib Ahl al-Haq, as each attempts to impose its influence on the other.

Al-Sadr's call for 'Shia House' revival sparks controversy
Security

2020-12-15

Al-Sadr's call for 'Shia House' revival sparks controversy

Populist Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr's call for the restoration of the 'Shia House' has met with a mixed reaction in Iraqi political circles.

Pro-Iran militia leader arrested in Baghdad
Security

2020-12-15

Pro-Iran militia leader arrested in Baghdad

The Popular Mobilisation Forces have arrested Hamid al-Jazairy, a leader of pro-Iran militia Saraya al-Khurasani, and 15 of his followers.

Elite forces swoop in on ISIS's Ninawa hideouts
Security

2020-12-14

Elite forces swoop in on ISIS's Ninawa hideouts

Dozens of ISIS elements were killed during Operation Sweeping Torrent, a raid on extremist hideouts in Ein al-Jahsh, south of Mosul.

Russia's reliance on private military contractors raises alarm worldwide
Security

2020-12-14

Russia's reliance on private military contractors raises alarm worldwide

Vega joins a growing list of Russian mercenaries -- including the Wagner Group -- carrying out the Kremlin's dirty work in strategically important countries and offering Putin plausible deniability.

Proxies insult Iraq with attacks on coalition convoys
Security

2020-12-11

Proxies insult Iraq with attacks on coalition convoys

Iran-backed militias have made it clear they are not part of the state but rather are illegal groups that violate Iraq's law and its sovereignty.

3 years after defeat, ISIS no longer a serious threat: Iraq army
Security

2020-12-10

3 years after defeat, ISIS no longer a serious threat: Iraq army

The army is now focused on eradicating ISIS remnants and their support networks by implementing a new strategy in co-operation with the coalition and Iraq's intelligence service.

Najaf-aligned PMF factions reaffirm commitment to state
Security

2020-12-04

Najaf-aligned PMF factions reaffirm commitment to state

A three-day co-ordination conference held in Karbala this week aimed at containing and isolating paramilitary groups that are loyal to Iran.

Mosul residents register to vote in June elections
Security

2020-12-02

Mosul residents register to vote in June elections

Residents of the Ninawa city tell Diyaruna they are hopeful the forthcoming parliamentary elections will bring positive change to the province.

IRGC commander Muslim Shahdan killed on Syria-Iraq border
Security

2020-12-02

IRGC commander Muslim Shahdan killed on Syria-Iraq border

Shahdan, who oversaw pro-Iran militias operating in eastern Syria, was killed in a drone strike Sunday, a source confirmed to Diyaruna.