Terrorism ISIS remnants eye al-Hol camp as 'last resort' for dream of caliphate 2021-01-22 Hardline women are forcing teenage boys to take wives so they can have children, raise them on ISIS ideology and send them off to restore the group's so-called caliphate. Terrorism 2021-01-22 ISIS claims 'barbaric' suicide bombings in al-Tayaran Square The attacks 'were vicious acts of mass murder and a sobering reminder of the terrorism that continues to threaten the lives of innocent Iraqis', said one US official. Security 2021-01-21 Fighters desert Iran-backed militias in Syria, fall into Russian hands Militiamen have been abandoning Iran-aligned militias in a steady stream for months, and Russia has been quick to incorporate them into its own security presence in the Deir Ezzor region. Analysis 2021-01-20 Peaceful transfer of power underscores resilience of US democracy The United States continued its over 200-year-old tradition of handing over presidential power peacefully, as the US military remains steadfast in its commitments to allies around the world. Crime & Justice 2021-01-19 Tehran stalls on Ukraine airliner disaster as world demands answers A year after Iranian forces downed a passenger airliner, authorities have not fully answered simple questions about the event, nor have identified individuals responsible. Health 2021-01-18 International probe reaches Wuhan, but what evidence will it find? Beijing's history of secrecy, disinformation and delays raises concerns that the team of World Health Organisation specialists will find a cold trail more than a year after COVID-19 first emerged. Will restored relations between Qatar and the Gulf states enhance regional security? Yes No Not sure Results Spotlight ISIS claims 'barbaric' suicide bombings in al-Tayaran Square The attacks 'were vicious acts of mass murder and a sobering reminder of the terrorism that continues to threaten the lives of innocent Iraqis', said one US official. Media 2021-01-15 Pro-Iran 'smokescreen' militias expand presence across social media A cluster of previously unknown militias in Iraq has circumvented hate speech policies by opening new accounts and using alternative platforms through which they issue violent threats. Security 2021-01-13 Attacks on Iraqi diplomatic posts may undermine Iran's links with Europe Violence perpetrated by Iran-backed militias in Iraq could cause France to change its diplomatic stance on a number of issues, including those related to Lebanese Hizbullah, observers say. Politics 2021-01-12 IRGC missile base unveiling adds to fears of conflict in the Gulf The IRGC has a long history of boasting about its weaponry, and a track record of deficient missile and radar systems. Media 2021-01-11 New choreographed documentary conceals Khamenei's divisive track record The series produced by the Iranian regime aims to portray the Supreme Leader as a friendly, approachable man, amid rising domestic discontent with him and the Revolutionary Guards. Analysis 2021-01-08 China, Russia pursue strategic gains with expiration of Iran's arms embargo Moscow and Beijing are eyeing narrow interests with their support for the Iranian regime's access to the international arms market -- and are risking the future safety and security of the Middle East. Health 2021-01-08 Khamenei blocks US, UK COVID-19 vaccines from reaching Iranian people Iran's Supreme Leader banned the government from importing COVID-19 vaccines from the US and UK, revealing he prioritises political alliances over the Iranian public's health and interests. Follow Diyaruna on Social Media Subscribe to Diyaruna's newsletter Submit We send updates twice a week with the latest news and features Human Rights 2021-01-07 Russia, China spin election strife in US to justify domestic oppression The regimes eagerly jumped on the news of electoral problems in the United States, but their reactions and attempted manipulations further exposed their human rights failures. Analysis 2021-01-06 Intermittent access to internet suggests Tehran may fear new uprising People in Iran have been reporting unusually slow internet traffic in the past weeks and months. If history serves as an example, this means the regime is trying to tamp down on civil unrest. Terrorism 2021-01-05 Tajikistan to repatriate women, children from Syrian camps The Tajik government plans to bring home hundreds of its citizens from Kurdish-controlled camps in Syria. Most Viewed PMF leader threatens Iraqi commander in leaked audio recording IRGC begins distribution of Katyusha-like rockets to its proxy militias Syrian regime's campaign of torture, abuse tied to Iran-backed militias Most Commented US calls on Iraq to dismantle armed groups Iraq reinstates 55,000 former soldiers Al-Falahi exoneration shuts down Iranian rumours Health 2021-01-05 Iraq inks Pfizer deal amid distrust of Chinese, Russian vaccines The Chinese and Russian vaccines have not gone through transparent, vigorous, independently reviewed processes that guarantee people's safety, health officials say. Analysis 2021-01-04 Tehran continues to pose threat to region a year after Soleimani killing Any further Iranian miscalculation or provocation could have devastating consequences, US military sources say, as the one-year anniversary of Qassem Soleimani's killing passes. Politics 2021-01-04 Iran starts 20% uranium enrichment, further violating nuclear agreements Uranium enriched to a 20% level would give Iran the ability to convert its entire stockpile to bomb-grade levels within six months. Analysis 2021-01-04 Activities of Iranian proxy militias show Tehran may not be in full control The seeming lack of control Tehran exerts over the militias it has created across the Middle East is made worse by the expiration of the UN arms embargo on Iran. Crime & Justice 2021-01-02 A year on, Iran yet to hold anyone accountable for downing of Ukrainian airliner One year after a Ukrainian airliner was shot down by Iranian forces, killing all onboard, Tehran continues to obfuscate the details of what happened and shield culpable, top commanders. Analysis 2021-01-01 Soleimani's legacy to Iran: diverting citizens' money to costly proxy wars While the Iranian people grapple with a worsening economic crisis, the Iranian regime continues to pursue Soleimani's failed legacy of spreading 'revolution' throughout the region. Economy 2020-12-31 Profiting from COVID-19, Chinese economy to be world's largest by 2028 As the world grapples with the economic effects of the pandemic, China's share of the global market has increasingly become larger in part through its sale of personal protective equipment. Health 2020-12-30 Chinese vaccine only '79% effective' against COVID-19, Beijing admits Hundreds of millions of doses of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, which have a 95% and 94% efficacy rates respectively, are rolling out worldwide. Politics 2020-12-29 Soleimani's legacy to Lebanon: insecurity, instability and infighting Many Lebanese say that Hizbullah, whose chief, Hassan Nasrallah, was subordinate to Soleimani, is at the root of the country's problems. Terrorism 2020-12-29 IRGC begins distribution of Katyusha-like rockets to its proxy militias Further use of such rockets on US forces or its allies in the region will have devastating consequences, military sources say, following another attack on the US embassy in Baghdad. Analysis 2020-12-28 Syrian regime's campaign of torture, abuse tied to Iran-backed militias Militias formed and directed by slain Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani enabled Damascus to persecute and torture tens of thousands of civilians throughout the Syrian war Health 2020-12-28 US approves shipment of COVID-19 vaccine to Iran The United States has approved the sale of vaccines to Iran, but the regime is still finding new ways to blame US sanctions for its own shortcomings. Security 2020-12-27 The heavy price of Soleimani's dream of making Yemen a proxy war playground Qassem Soleimani and Iran's Revolutionary Guards have fuelled a long, bitter proxy war in Yemen for years, bringing the country to the brink of economic and political collapse. Security 2020-12-26 US military on alert as tensions rise over Iranian miscalculations Iran-backed militias have continued to launch attacks on US interests in Iraq and the region ahead of the anniversary of Qassem Soleimani's killing. Security 2020-12-25 Soleimani's ghost still haunts Afghan youth lured into Iranian militias The Fatemiyoun militia, founded by the slain Iranian commander, still recruits impoverished Afghan immigrants, many of whom die fighting while others face the reality of Tehran's broken promises.
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