Politics Politics 2019-04-25 Iran seeks to erase Iraqi national identity: analysts By undermining Iraq's sovereignty and funding armed militias, Iran seeks to sow sectarianism and expand its regional influence. Politics 2019-04-23 Tensions rise between Russia, IRGC in Aleppo Conflicts that have arisen over the division of territorial control have sparked clashes in Aleppo city and parts of Deir Ezzor, a local activist says. Politics 2019-04-16 Hizbullah faces new pressure from sanctions, IRGC designation As Hizbullah faces fresh sanctions on a network of its financiers, it is also suffering the impact of the new terror designation of the IRGC. Politics 2019-04-11 Corruption rife under Iran-aligned militias in Iraq Iran-aligned militias have established 'commercial offices' in areas liberated from ISIS which they are using to control commercial activity. Politics 2019-04-11 IRGC 'cultural centres' recruit, proselytize Syrian youth The so-called 'cultural centres' are used to recruit youth into the ranks of the IRGC and its affiliates and spread its ideology, an activist says. Politics 2019-04-04 IRGC steps up purchase of land in Deir Ezzor The eastern Syrian cities of Albu Kamal and Mayadeen have seen a surge in real estate purchases by, or on behalf of, Iran's IRGC. Politics 2019-04-02 US military withdrawal would harm Iraq: analysts Draft legislation that calls for the withdrawal of foreign troops would leave Iraq vulnerable to Iranian scheming, Iraqi analysts say. Politics 2019-04-01 Iraqis reject 'troublesome' Iranian influence Iran-aligned militias and political parties are using leverage they gained during the ISIS fight to impose their will and serve Iran's interests. Politics 2019-03-19 Syrians mark the 8th anniversary of revolution Syrians marked the eighth anniversary of the uprising against the ruling regime with gatherings and activities in cities including Idlib and Daraa. Politics 2019-03-14 IRGC's Quds Force continues to arm Iraqi militias As Iran faces increasing international pressure, it is looking to take 'more hostile measures' to threaten the security of Iraq, experts say. 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