Diyaruna

2022-07-12

Iran to supply depleted Russian military with drones for Ukraine war

Iran is set to provide Russia with hundreds of UAVs, including weapon-capable drones and 'suicide' drones, on an expedited timeline, the US national security advisor said.

Fatemiyoun Division tilts Syria's demographic map

Politics

2022-07-11

Fatemiyoun Division tilts Syria's demographic map

The militia has begun to implement an IRGC plan to force local residents out of certain areas and replace them with the families of militiamen.

Iran's drastic intelligence overhaul reveals regime's profound fears

Politics

2022-07-05

Iran's drastic intelligence overhaul reveals regime's profound fears

Major changes in Iran's most influential intelligence divisions -- the IRGC's intelligence and counter-intelligence -- as well as in Ali Khamenei's personal security are likened to a 'political earthquake'.

Russia-backed militias in Syria feel the pinch as focus shifts to Ukraine

Politics

2022-06-27

Russia-backed militias in Syria feel the pinch as focus shifts to Ukraine

As funding and support dry up amid the Ukraine war, members of Russia-backed militias have defected, some joining Iran-aligned groups.

Assad regime helps Russia, Iran corral vulnerable Syrian mercenaries

Politics

2022-06-22

Assad regime helps Russia, Iran corral vulnerable Syrian mercenaries

Aided by the regime of Bashar al-Assad, Russian and Iranian recruiters are lining up mercenaries to fight in their wars in Ukraine and Yemen, preying on desperate Syrian youth.

Argentina seizes passports of grounded plane's Iranian crew

Politics

2022-06-14

Argentina seizes passports of grounded plane's Iranian crew

Authorities are probing crew members' possible links to Iran's IRGC, after finding 'things that were not logical' during a routine check.

Aleppo's displaced watch helplessly as Iranian militias occupy their homes

Politics

2022-06-10

Aleppo's displaced watch helplessly as Iranian militias occupy their homes

Forced off their land by the Syrian regime and its allies, displaced Aleppo residents can only watch online as Hizbullah and Iran-aligned militias live in their homes and sell off their possessions.

Iran disconnects nuclear site cameras, plans to enrich more uranium after censure

Politics

2022-06-09

Iran disconnects nuclear site cameras, plans to enrich more uranium after censure

The move comes after an International Atomic Energy Agency vote to censure Iran for its lack of co-operation with the UN nuclear watchdog.

China moves in on Iran as it seeks to extend its hegemony into Middle East

Politics

2022-06-07

China moves in on Iran as it seeks to extend its hegemony into Middle East

The regime in China seeks economic influence and a slice of the region's energy resources, while Iran looks East for support as it faces Western sanctions.

Russia reasserts presence in southern Syria as Iran makes inroads

Politics

2022-05-31

Russia reasserts presence in southern Syria as Iran makes inroads

Russia has stepped up its patrols in Daraa as Iran-backed militias attempt to expand their footprint, taking advantage of Moscow's preoccupation with the Ukraine war.