Diyaruna

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.

Iraq high committee to investigate major corruption, criminal cases

Politics

2020-09-01

Iraq high committee to investigate major corruption, criminal cases

Prime Minister Mustafa Kadhemi said the committee will act to assert state authority and restore the rights of citizens from those who violate the law.

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.

Ghalibaf brings years of corrupt leadership to Iran's Majles

Politics

2020-08-31

Ghalibaf brings years of corrupt leadership to Iran's Majles

The new speaker of Iran's parliament is Tehran's former mayor, has a background in the IRGC and enjoys the Supreme Leader's support.

Syrian talks to resume despite virus cases: UN

Politics

2020-08-27

Syrian talks to resume despite virus cases: UN

The talks, aimed at re-writing Syria's constitution, were put on hold Monday after four delegates from Damascus tested positive for the novel coronavirus.