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Tensions mount between Fatemiyoun Division and Syrian regime
Security

2020-05-12

Tensions mount between Fatemiyoun Division and Syrian regime

The growing conflict is a symptom of a broader competition for power between Tehran and Moscow, observers say.

Syria assassinations shift IRGC-QF's structure
Security

2020-05-11

Syria assassinations shift IRGC-QF's structure

A spate of assassinations targeting senior Quds Force leaders in the region has weakened the force and Iranian communications networks.

Kirkuk tribesmen join anti-ISIS fight
Security

2020-05-11

Kirkuk tribesmen join anti-ISIS fight

The tribes of al-Hawijah have announced that 10,000 fighters will assist Iraqi forces in hunting down ISIS remnants in their areas.

Syrian fighters upping attacks on civilians during pandemic: UN
Security

2020-05-08

Syrian fighters upping attacks on civilians during pandemic: UN

The UN rights chief expressed particular concern at an uptick in attacks claimed by ISIS, saying the group has been exploiting the crisis.

Iraqi army secures international highway leading to Saudi Arabia
Security

2020-05-06

Iraqi army secures international highway leading to Saudi Arabia

Securing the land route is part of the government's plan to re-open the Arar border crossing between Iraq and Saudi Arabia.

Katyusha-type rockets hit near Baghdad airport
Security

2020-05-06

Katyusha-type rockets hit near Baghdad airport

Three rockets struck a military complex near Baghdad's international airport that is used by US troops and diplomats at dawn Wednesday.

Daraa combatants stage reciprocal assassinations
Security

2020-05-06

Daraa combatants stage reciprocal assassinations

A cycle of killings in the southern Syrian province involving the regime and unknown gunmen has created an uneasy atmosphere.

3 ISIS suicide bombers killed in operation in western Anbar
Security

2020-05-05

3 ISIS suicide bombers killed in operation in western Anbar

The militants were killed in a new security operation that will cover the areas of Wadi Houran and al-Husseiniyat, extending to the Syria border.

Russia makes incursions into areas under Iranian influence in eastern Syria
Security

2020-05-05

Russia makes incursions into areas under Iranian influence in eastern Syria

Russian military police have been conducting stepped-up patrols in parts of Deir Ezzor where Iran and its affiliates have a presence.

Expansionist goals, economic benefits fuel Iran's missile programme
Security

2020-04-28

Expansionist goals, economic benefits fuel Iran's missile programme

Iran is supplying weapons to its partners and regional proxies as a way to expand its influence and fill its war chest, analysts say.