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Iraqi forces target of IRGC proxies' online libel
Politics

2020-09-29

Iraqi forces target of IRGC proxies' online libel

IRGC-affiliated militia are accused of disseminating online propaganda and smear campaigns against Iraqi security forces and activists.

Deir Ezzor activists form assembly to oppose IRGC
Politics

2020-09-22

Deir Ezzor activists form assembly to oppose IRGC

The newly formed political assembly aims to oppose Iranian hegemony in the province and restore harmonious relations among all residents.

Kataib Hizbullah attacks justify US pressure campaign: observers
Politics

2020-09-21

Kataib Hizbullah attacks justify US pressure campaign: observers

An increase in rocket attacks on Baghdad's Green Zone has strengthened the US's hand in applying its maximum pressure campaign against Iran.

IRGC steps up Syria real estate acquisition
Politics

2020-09-17

IRGC steps up Syria real estate acquisition

The IRGC has recently gained possession of hundreds of properties in Syria, expanding its acquisitions to areas outside Damascus.

US will prevent Iran from getting Chinese, Russian arms: Pompeo
Politics

2020-09-16

US will prevent Iran from getting Chinese, Russian arms: Pompeo

The US will 'continue to defend the international order' to prevent Iran from returning to its malign activity in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.

Al-Sistani backs early elections, stresses Iraq's sovereignty
Politics

2020-09-14

Al-Sistani backs early elections, stresses Iraq's sovereignty

Iraq's top Shia authority supported calls for early parliamentary elections next year and called on the current government to end the presence of illegal weapons and assert its authority.

IRGC, Iraqi militia divisions rise to surface
Politics

2020-09-11

IRGC, Iraqi militia divisions rise to surface

US sanctions on Iran have diminished its ability to lavishly support its proxies, giving way to increasing tensions as Iraqi militias clash with IRGC commanders.

Iranians pay for regime's costly proxy wars
Politics

2020-09-04

Iranians pay for regime's costly proxy wars

With the Iranian economy facing currency and inflation problems, the IRGC continues to spend money on failing proxy wars.

Macron backs Iraq's sovereignty on first Baghdad visit
Politics

2020-09-02

Macron backs Iraq's sovereignty on first Baghdad visit

The French president voiced continued support in the fight against ISIS and called on increased efforts to assert Iraq's full sovereignty amid regional tensions.

Sanctions on al-Assad's son tighten pressure on family
Politics

2020-09-01

Sanctions on al-Assad's son tighten pressure on family

The Syrian president's teenage son Hafez was designated in a tranche of sanctions named for the victims of Hama and Maaret al-Numan.