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Iraqi, Peshmerga forces work together to fight ISIS
Security

2020-03-24

Iraqi, Peshmerga forces work together to fight ISIS

The Iraqi Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs are working together to fight ISIS remnants and improve security.

International coalition reaches out to al-Hasakeh businesses
Security

2020-03-23

International coalition reaches out to al-Hasakeh businesses

Local business leaders have been invited to become certified and registered for contracts with the coalition to help revitalise the region and keep ISIS at bay.

Al-Baghouz residents clean detritus of war one year after ISIS
Security

2020-03-23

Al-Baghouz residents clean detritus of war one year after ISIS

'We are fixing the wreckage so we can sow this land with wheat for bread,' a local farmer said, pointing out discarded explosive belts and tattered military vests crumpled in the dust.

France supports regional, international efforts to fight terrorism
Security

2020-03-23

France supports regional, international efforts to fight terrorism

France's carrier strike group arrived in the Mediterranean at the end of January for a one-month mission within the international coalition fighting ISIS.

Iran-backed parties reject appointment of new Iraqi PM-designate
Security

2020-03-20

Iran-backed parties reject appointment of new Iraqi PM-designate

New PM Adnan al-Zurfi is facing opposition from Iran-backed political parties because of his recent statements that rejected Iranian interference in Iraqi affairs.

Syria regime allies reinforce positions in Idlib
Security

2020-03-20

Syria regime allies reinforce positions in Idlib

Troop and equipment reinforcements follow an attempted regime advance in the Idlib region, amid reports of ceasefire violations.

IRGC-affiliated organisations 'incapable' of managing COVID-19 crisis
Security

2020-03-19

IRGC-affiliated organisations 'incapable' of managing COVID-19 crisis

Iran's IRGC and the Passive Defence Organisation have bungled the country's response to the virus, prolonging and worsening the situation, observers say.

Iraq reopens major post on Syrian border
Security

2020-03-19

Iraq reopens major post on Syrian border

In addition to the al-Waleed border post, five other posts that were destroyed by the 'Islamic State of Iraq and Syria' will be reopened soon.

Iraqi forces build experience, score significant wins
Security

2020-03-18

Iraqi forces build experience, score significant wins

Iraqi troops have acquired skills from previous battles that helped them achieve remarkable victories, particularly in the Hamreen mountains.

US blames Russia for Turkish soldiers' deaths
Security

2020-03-18

US blames Russia for Turkish soldiers' deaths

'We believe Russia has killed dozens of Turkish military personnel in the course of their military operation,' the US Secretary of State said.