Politics Politics 2020-07-08 Iran-backed militias scale down Iraq offices Faced with a public backlash, Iraqi militias aligned with Iran are trying to limit their public presence as they plan their next steps, experts say. Politics 2020-07-06 Syrian forces, foreign-backed militias fight over Syria control Signs of conflict have started to appear among pro-regime militias as they all vie for a slice of the Syrian cake. Politics 2020-06-30 Iraq frees pro-Iran fighters held over rocket fire An Iraqi official said 13 of the 14 detained militiamen were released on bail, insisting that charges have not been dropped. Politics 2020-06-30 Qaani in Albu Kamal as new IRGC camp opens The top Iranian general's visit to the strategic border area, where the IRGC has opened a new base, came as airstrikes targeted the area. Politics 2020-06-29 Russia-backed militia, regime clash in Daraa Deadly clashes between the two sides culminated with the Russia-backed 5th Corps seizing control of a number of security checkpoints and towns. Politics 2020-06-25 Iraq, US boost partnership with strategic dialogue The two governments are working to stop any reversal of the gains made in their joint efforts to defeat ISIS and to stabilise the country. Politics 2020-06-17 US vows to prevent al-Assad victory as currency drops Syria's Central Bank devalued the Syrian pound, giving in to weeks of depreciation on the black market, as new US sanctions took effect. Politics 2020-06-12 Syria's al-Assad sacks PM as economic crisis grows Imad Muhammad Dib Khamis, prime minister since 2016, has been replaced as the Syrian regime comes under increasing pressure. Politics 2020-06-10 US, Russia 'deconfliction' in Syria's al-Hasakeh US forces operating as part of the international coalition against ISIS have had recent encounters with Russian forces in north-east Syria. Politics 2020-06-09 Caesar Act steps up pressure on Syrian regime US legislation named after a Syrian photographer that will come into force in mid-June aims to sanction anyone who assists the regime. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Next
