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Children killed amid fierce clashes in southern Syria

2021-07-30

Children killed amid fierce clashes in southern Syria

At least 23 people have been killed in the fiercest clashes in the southern province of Daraa since it was captured by the regime in July 2018.

Iran cracks down on protesters demanding basic rights Human Rights

2021-07-30

Iran cracks down on protesters demanding basic rights

Iran cracks down on protesters demanding basic rights

As the regime funnels money to the IRGC and its proxies, the Iranian people are protesting the hardships and shortages they face at home.

Syrian regime prisons sanctioned for human rights abuses Crime & Justice

2021-07-29

Syrian regime prisons sanctioned for human rights abuses

Syrian regime prisons sanctioned for human rights abuses

Some of the abuses at the 8 prisons designated for US sanctions were documented by 'Caesar', a Syrian regime photographer who defected.

Houthis top quarterly terror index with most attacks conducted
Terrorism

2021-07-29

Houthis top quarterly terror index with most attacks conducted

The increased violence, which includes attacks on Yemen and Saudi Arabia and surpasses ISIS violence between April and June, is a reflection of Iranian support and aggression, officials say.

IRGC smuggles foreign fighters into Yemen
Security

2021-07-28

IRGC smuggles foreign fighters into Yemen

The IRGC has been bringing groups of foreign fighters into Yemen from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan through organised smuggling operations.

US announces 'new phase' of Iraq military operations
Security

2021-07-27

US announces 'new phase' of Iraq military operations

The two sides reaffirmed their strategic partnership, with the United States affirming its respect for Iraq's sovereignty and offering assistance.

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Saudi, US forces conduct joint drills to safeguard skies from drone attacks

Iran and its proxy militias have been increasing their use of unmanned aircraft systems -- commonly known as drones -- to hit targets as tensions continue to rise in the region.

Saudi, US forces conduct joint drills to safeguard skies from drone attacks
Hizbullah has destroyed Lebanon in service of Iran
Security

2021-07-27

Hizbullah has destroyed Lebanon in service of Iran

The party has suffered heavy losses in pursuit of Iran's agenda and is widely blamed for plunging Lebanon into crisis, even among its base.

Iraq arrests ISIS terror cell over deadly Baghdad bombing
Security

2021-07-26

Iraq arrests ISIS terror cell over deadly Baghdad bombing

The six-member terror cell had planned additional attacks in other parts of Baghdad and other provinces during the Eid al-Adha holiday.

Prominent Iraqi activist's son found shot dead
Protests

2021-07-26

Prominent Iraqi activist's son found shot dead

Powerful Iran-backed factions are thought to be behind ongoing attacks on activists and on Iraqi and international coalition targets.

Kataib Hizbullah and proxies menace Saudi Arabia
Security

2021-07-23

Kataib Hizbullah and proxies menace Saudi Arabia

Recent attacks on the kingdom that have been attributed to or claimed by Iranian proxies highlight the need for strategic Gulf security alliances.

Saudi, US forces conduct joint drills to safeguard skies from drone attacks
Security

2021-07-22

Saudi, US forces conduct joint drills to safeguard skies from drone attacks

Iran and its proxy militias have been increasing their use of unmanned aircraft systems -- commonly known as drones -- to hit targets as tensions continue to rise in the region.

Russia's courting of Arab states shows alliance with Iran not guaranteed
Diplomacy

2021-07-22

Russia's courting of Arab states shows alliance with Iran not guaranteed

Moscow's efforts to forge ties with Arab states indicate the Iranian regime's so-called ally is cooling on the relationship and pursuing others.

Gas crisis exposes Hizbullah's fading appeal among Lebanese Shia
Analysis

2021-07-21

Gas crisis exposes Hizbullah's fading appeal among Lebanese Shia

People are saying party leader Hassan Nasrallah's 'victory speeches' have turned into 'boring political talk that has nothing to do with crisis resolution'.

Officials point to suspected alliance between al-Qaeda and the Houthis
Terrorism

2021-07-21

Officials point to suspected alliance between al-Qaeda and the Houthis

Intelligence suggests the two groups are co-ordinating activity for mutual benefit: the Houthis using al-Qaeda to justify offensives in Yemen in return for letting the terrorist group regain a toehold.

Iraq in mourning after ISIS suicide bombing on eve of Eid al-Adha
Terrorism

2021-07-20

Iraq in mourning after ISIS suicide bombing on eve of Eid al-Adha

Video shared on social media after the blast showed bloodied victims and people screaming in terror, with body parts of victims scattered across the previously bustling market.

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While Russia further entrenches in Syria, Iran is slowly being edged out
Security

2021-07-20

While Russia further entrenches in Syria, Iran is slowly being edged out

Tensions are beginning to emerge between Moscow and Tehran, and observers say that closer alignment with Russia may turn out to be a costly proposition for Iran.

After arrest of al-Hashemi murder suspects, Iraqis demand end of impunity
Crime & Justice

2021-07-19

After arrest of al-Hashemi murder suspects, Iraqis demand end of impunity

One of the four suspects arrested in connection with the murder of security analyst Hisham al-Hashemi has been linked to Iran-backed Kataib Hizbullah.

WHO chief urges transparency from China in COVID origin investigation
Health

2021-07-19

WHO chief urges transparency from China in COVID origin investigation

Officials say a prior push to rule out the possibility that COVID-19 might have escaped from the Wuhan Institute of Virology had been 'premature'.

Hizbullah smuggles fuel to Syria as Lebanese queue for gas
Energy

2021-07-16

Hizbullah smuggles fuel to Syria as Lebanese queue for gas

While the Lebanese face power shortages during the summer months and wait in long lines at gas stations, Hizbullah is smuggling gasoline across the border to Syria.

Asaib Ahl al-Haq: a tool for the IRGC's agenda in Iraq
Security

2021-07-14

Asaib Ahl al-Haq: a tool for the IRGC's agenda in Iraq

With ongoing threats and attacks, the militia has promoted Iranian hegemony at the expense of Iraq's security, stability and sovereignty.

UN demands accountability over Syria mass disappearances
Crime & Justice

2021-07-14

UN demands accountability over Syria mass disappearances

The Syrian regime is the main perpetrator of enforced disappearances, which have been carried out 'with consistency' for over a decade.

The great coverup: how China tried to trick the world about COVID-19
Analysis

2021-07-13

The great coverup: how China tried to trick the world about COVID-19

Beijing's obsession with secrecy regarding the origins of the coronavirus has fuelled suspicions about the Wuhan Institute of Virology.

Militias fall from grace in Iraq amid violence, intimidation
Crime & Justice

2021-07-13

Militias fall from grace in Iraq amid violence, intimidation

Paramilitary groups made political gains in Iraq after the defeat of ISIS, but are losing support as more Iraqis see them as a dangerous entity that threatens the country with its own resources.

Observers warn of Iran's 'predatory' influence on Syrian economy
Economy

2021-07-12

Observers warn of Iran's 'predatory' influence on Syrian economy

Attempts by the Iranian regime and its proxies to milk Syria's economy will have devastating long-term effects, say economists.

Iran undermines regional oil industry while failing to invest in its own
Energy

2021-07-09

Iran undermines regional oil industry while failing to invest in its own

Iran for years has disrupted regional oil production with attacks on tankers and facilities, while at the same time hurt its own industry by diverting much needed money to proxy forces.

Iran-aligned militias attack targets in both Iraq and Syria
Security

2021-07-08

Iran-aligned militias attack targets in both Iraq and Syria

Thaar al-Muhandis, a known affiliate of Kataib Hizbullah, claimed an attack on Iraq's Ain al-Asad base, while Syrian Democratic Forces were targeted by drones.

Protests, strikes rock Iran as blackouts, economic woes worsen
Analysis

2021-07-07

Protests, strikes rock Iran as blackouts, economic woes worsen

Iranians are taking the to streets chanting 'Death to Khamenei' in protest to never-ending blackouts, worsening economic conditions, and pandemic mismanagement.

New attacks hit Iraq's Ain al-Asad air base and Erbil airport
Security

2021-07-07

New attacks hit Iraq's Ain al-Asad air base and Erbil airport

The latest salvo, targeting bases housing international coalition troops, follows a pattern of previous attacks widely blamed on Iran-aligned militias.

Armed drone shot down over US embassy in Baghdad
Security

2021-07-06

Armed drone shot down over US embassy in Baghdad

In a separate attack, three rockets targeted Ain al-Asad air base in Anbar province without causing casualties, the international coalition said.

Baghdad launches effort to combat spread of virtual misinformation
Media

2021-07-05

Baghdad launches effort to combat spread of virtual misinformation

Concerns over the impact of 'fake news' and misinformation has prompted Iraqi authorities to set up a surveillance service tasked with tracking information.