Politics Politics 2020-05-04 Libyan strongman stages new coup attempt, buoyed by Moscow mercenaries A group of fighters who work at the behest of Russian President Vladimir Putin have been co-ordinating a massive recruitment effort of Syrian youths to back Khalifa Haftar in Libya. Politics 2020-05-04 Iran-backed militia deploys in Syria's Deir Ezzor The IRGC has deployed a new branch of a militia that previously operated in Iraq in the border area of eastern Syria's Deir Ezzor province. Politics 2020-04-23 IRGC is buying up real estate in Deir Ezzor city The IRGC has been purchasing property through various intermediaries, including Syrians who belong to affiliated militias, activist says. Politics 2020-04-22 PMF deputy's death sent militias scrambling for power Competition among Iran-backed Iraqi militias has intensified since the assassination of PMF deputy head Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. Politics 2020-04-20 Anger in al-Hasakeh over reception of Russian delegation Local tribesmen expressed their anger over the reception of a Russian military delegation, as Iran's foreign minister travelled to Damascus. Politics 2020-04-16 Iraqis angered by militias' support of IRGC agenda Iran-backed Iraqi militias have recently ramped up their attacks on coalition forces stationed in Iraq, to the chagrin of many Iraqis who fear the consequences of these actions. Politics 2020-04-15 Iraqis say they are better off without Soleimani Iraq is better able to assert its independence and distance itself from Iranian interference that was undermining its sovereignty, experts say. Politics 2020-04-14 US sanctions on IRGC make headway, experts say The effect of sanctions targeting the economic interests of the Iranian regime and its agents is becoming increasingly evident. Politics 2020-04-09 Iraq's new PM-elect Kadhemi, intel chief with friends on all sides Mustafa Kadhemi, the third candidate this year for Iraq's premiership, could have the right connections to steer Iraq through multiple crises, observers say. Politics 2020-04-07 Sweida faction blames Russia for recent unrest An opposition faction in the southern province of Sweida is accusing a Russia-backed Syrian army force of recent kidnappings and killings. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | Next