Diyaruna

2022-07-01

Iraq fortifies border to block 'golden triangle' drug trafficking

Baghdad is taking action to block smuggling networks that have been funneling drugs across the region from Iran and Syria, using Iraq as a corridor.

Iran's Baghdad embassy funneled millions to IRGC: reports

Crime & Justice

2022-06-21

Iran's Baghdad embassy funneled millions to IRGC: reports

Former Iranian ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi reportedly transferred large sums of money meant for the Iranian public to the IRGC Quds Force.

Iraq exhumes mass graves from 4 decades of violence

Crime & Justice

2022-06-17

Iraq exhumes mass graves from 4 decades of violence

Forensic experts are working to identify the remains of the victims of ISIS, Iran-backed militias and others found in mass graves across Iraq.

Iraq intercepts aircraft carrying illicit narcotics from Iran

Crime & Justice

2022-06-06

Iraq intercepts aircraft carrying illicit narcotics from Iran

Responding to a tip-off, Iraqi forces forced down a microlight aircraft carrying one million Captagon pills that was apparently destined for Kuwait.

Suspicious death of 2nd IRGC colonel highlights 'mafia-like' Quds Force

Crime & Justice

2022-06-03

Suspicious death of 2nd IRGC colonel highlights 'mafia-like' Quds Force

Loyalty to Ali Khamenei is critical for survival within the IRGC, as those suspected of espionage, critical of Khamenei, or proven disloyal in any way are likely to be assassinated.

Southern Syria central to Hizbullah's regional drug smuggling operations

Crime & Justice

2022-06-03

Southern Syria central to Hizbullah's regional drug smuggling operations

The Iran-backed party is smuggling Captagon across the region from the southern provinces of Sweida and Daraa, near the Jordan border.

IRGC oil smuggling network linked to Russian government hit with sanctions

Crime & Justice

2022-05-27

IRGC oil smuggling network linked to Russian government hit with sanctions

The Russian government helped facilitate the shipment of Iranian oil to companies in Europe on behalf of the Quds Force, an arm of the IRGC responsible for instability across the Middle East.

Iraq battles illicit drug networks facilitated by IRGC, militias

Crime & Justice

2022-05-27

Iraq battles illicit drug networks facilitated by IRGC, militias

Iraq's war against drugs includes raids and border security crackdowns, which have led to the seizure of huge quantities of illicit narcotics.

IRGC officer in rare Iran assassination was active in Iraq, Syria

Crime & Justice

2022-05-23

IRGC officer in rare Iran assassination was active in Iraq, Syria

According to some sources, Col. Hassan Sayyad-Khodai was deputy commander of the IRGC Quds Force's Unit 840, which operates in Syria.

Tensions brew in Syria's Palmyra as IRGC cashes in on Russia's distraction

Crime & Justice

2022-05-19

Tensions brew in Syria's Palmyra as IRGC cashes in on Russia's distraction

Friction between Russian-backed 5th Corps and IRGC-aligned militias has been in evidence as Iran seeks to capitalize on Russia's distraction with the Ukraine war.