Iraq arrests ISIS 'administrative chief' at Baghdad airport

2020-11-24

Iraq's elite Counter-Terrorism Service detained 'Abu Naba' in October 'as he was getting into a taxi, just after landing in Baghdad'.

Security

2020-11-24

Iraq reinforces security along border with Syria

Additional Iraqi forces have deployed to fortify the border against ISIS smugglers attempting to transport fighters, weapons and goods.

US sanctions affect oil sector, weaken Assad regime

Crime & Justice

2020-11-24

US sanctions affect oil sector, weaken Assad regime

Experts speaking with Diyaruna said Syrian civilians are satisfied with the newly imposed sanctions on individuals and entities dealing with the Assad regime.

Security

2020-11-24

Iraqi forces tighten security near Syria, Jordan borders following ISIS attacks

On the heels of new ISIS attacks in Anbar province, measures have been taken to secure the nearby international highway and thwart further terrorist attacks.

Iran-backed militias obstruct Sinjar agreement

Terrorism

2020-11-23

Iran-backed militias obstruct Sinjar agreement

The militias are refusing to leave the area as stipulated by the agreement reached between the Iraqi government and the Kurdish region.

Security

2020-11-23

Salaheddine calls for security support after ISIS attack

The province declared three days of mourning after ISIS attacks on civilians and security forces rushing to assist them left 10 people dead.

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Child killed in rocket attacks in Baghdad

Six rockets slammed into the Iraqi capital, killing one girl and wounding five civilians, in an attack many blame on Iran-backed factions operating in the country.

Russia-backed conference on Syria refugee return a farce: experts

Analysis

2020-11-20

Russia-backed conference on Syria refugee return a farce: experts

Held without the participation of key neighbouring countries, the event was a thinly disguised bid to restore the regime's legitimacy, experts said.

Iraq to close unofficial border crossings with Iran, Syria

Security

2020-11-20

Iraq to close unofficial border crossings with Iran, Syria

The government's move comes four months after it decided to crack down on Iran-backed militias and curb their influence and interests at official border crossings.

Militia attacks further antagonise Iraqi public

Politics

2020-11-19

Militia attacks further antagonise Iraqi public

A number of Iraq experts say IRGC-backed militias have become more isolated amid the public's concerns about the withdrawal of coalition forces.

Russia-backed conference on Syria refugee return a farce: experts

Iran uses Gulf smuggling revenue to finance proxy wars

Killing of top al-Qaeda official in Tehran prompts uncomfortable questions for Iran

Sanctions on Iran's petroleum industry aim to curb IRGC

Terrorism

2020-11-19

Killing of top al-Qaeda official in Tehran prompts uncomfortable questions for Iran

A report detailing the killing of al-Qaeda's second-in-command Abu Mohammed al-Masri also shed light on the regime's efforts to protect the terrorist leader in an upscale suburb of Tehran for years.

Terrorism

2020-11-18

Child killed in rocket attacks in Baghdad

Six rockets slammed into the Iraqi capital, killing one girl and wounding five civilians, in an attack many blame on Iran-backed factions operating in the country.

UN team investigating ISIS crimes launches online platform to receive testimonies

Crime & Justice

2020-11-18

UN team investigating ISIS crimes launches online platform to receive testimonies

The platform aims to collect the testimonies of ISIS survivors as well as those of eyewitnesses who lived in ISIS-controlled areas at the time.

Iraqis reject new Iran-backed political movement

Security

2020-11-17

Iraqis reject new Iran-backed political movement

Ahd Allah, a religious-political movement backed by Iran, is perceived as being part of an Iranian effort to disrupt Iraq's early elections.

Iraq to pursue Hisham al-Hashemi's killers abroad

Terrorism

2020-11-17

Iraq to pursue Hisham al-Hashemi's killers abroad

The government has identified the two perpetrators who have fled the country, vowing to repatriate them to face justice in Iraq.

Uprooted by war, Syrians settle on ruins of Roman temple

Refugees

2020-11-16

Uprooted by war, Syrians settle on ruins of Roman temple

Dozens of Syrians uprooted by war have settled among centuries-old Roman and Byzantine ruins in the UNESCO-listed site of Baqirha.

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UN, Iraqi ministry facilitate IDPs return to hometowns

Pro-Iran militias' conditional ceasefire in Iraq worthless: analyst

Iraq government corruption probe under way

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US calls on Iraq to dismantle armed groups

Iran-backed militias in Iraq demand 'protection money'

Iraq reinstates 55,000 former soldiers

Security

2020-11-16

Federal reinforcements boost Diyala's security

In response to a request from Diyala's local government, additional security forces have been deployed to the province to thwart attacks.

Trial begins over foiled 2015 Paris train attack

Crime & Justice

2020-11-16

Trial begins over foiled 2015 Paris train attack

Ayoub al-Khazzani, who joined ISIS in Syria in May 2015, is charged with 'attempted terrorist murder' over a thwarted train attack.

Kataib Hizbullah: IRGC's loyal servant in Iraq

Security

2020-11-13

Kataib Hizbullah: IRGC's loyal servant in Iraq

Experts consider Kataib Hizbullah a major means of pushing forward the IRGC agenda of interference in Iraq, while abusing the PMF to do so.

Syrian regime, militias extort Deir Ezzor residents

Terrorism

2020-11-13

Syrian regime, militias extort Deir Ezzor residents

Families returning to the area in north-eastern Syria are threatened with arrest unless they pay fees to forces controlling the area.

Iraqi forces increase vigilance after string of ISIS attacks

Terrorism

2020-11-13

Iraqi forces increase vigilance after string of ISIS attacks

An Iraqi official said these sporadic attacks do not mean the radicals' capabilities have improved or their tactics have changed, calling for increased co-operation with the local population.

Tehran using 'electronic army' to foment chaos in Iraq

Media

2020-11-12

Tehran using 'electronic army' to foment chaos in Iraq

The Iranian regime is targeting Iraqi protests with disinformation and violence in an attempt to undermine the popular movement that rejects the influence of Iran in Iraq.

Coalition boosts infrastructure projects in Syria's north-east

Economy

2020-11-12

Coalition boosts infrastructure projects in Syria's north-east

The international coalition and the SDF are funding infrastructure projects awarded to local businessmen in an effort to stimulate the region's economy.

German woman charged over crimes against humanity in Syria

Crime & Justice

2020-11-12

German woman charged over crimes against humanity in Syria

Prosecutors said the accused was 'following the ideology of ISIS, according to which the enslavement of the Yazidis was justified'.

French warplanes strike ISIS hideouts in northern Iraq

Security

2020-11-12

French warplanes strike ISIS hideouts in northern Iraq

At least three militants were killed in an airstrike on their hideouts in the western Ninawa mountains.

SDF clamps down on ISIS in Syria's Deir Ezzor

Security

2020-11-11

SDF clamps down on ISIS in Syria's Deir Ezzor

Syrian Democratic Forces have been conducting raids in eastern Deir Ezzor following ISIS attacks targeting security forces and civilians.

Tehran willing to risk Iranian lives with Chinese vaccine

Analysis

2020-11-11

Tehran willing to risk Iranian lives with Chinese vaccine

The Iranian regime has said it is prepared to collaborate with China and Russia to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, but Iranian health experts remain sceptical.

Militias sell illegally seized arms in Baghdad, southern Iraq

Security

2020-11-10

Militias sell illegally seized arms in Baghdad, southern Iraq

Officials and experts speaking to Diyaruna accused IRGC-affiliated militias of illegally transporting and selling weapons, causing an increase in crime and tribal conflict.

US targets Syria oil, intelligence in new sanctions

Politics

2020-11-10

US targets Syria oil, intelligence in new sanctions

New round of sanctions has targeted 19 individuals or entities in Syria's oil sector, along with government and intelligence officers.

Terrorism

2020-11-10

Iraq's Counter-Terrorism Service cracks down on ISIS leaders

The CTS has been using new and enhanced tactics as part of its strategy to degrade the terror group by capturing its top leadership, an official says.

IRGC proxies continue wave of killings against Iraqi activists

Terrorism

2020-11-09

IRGC proxies continue wave of killings against Iraqi activists

IRGC-supported Iraqi militia groups, most notably Kataib Hizbullah, are accused of terrorising and killing activists, journalists and figures who oppose the Iranian regime's interference in Iraq.