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Sanctions on ISIS financiers 'vital tool' in combating terrorism
Security

2019-09-27

Sanctions on ISIS financiers 'vital tool' in combating terrorism

The US Treasury's enhanced counter-terrorism sanctions are an effective way to take down ISIS and other terrorist groups, Iraqi economists and security analysts say.

SDF continues to pursue ISIS sleeper cells
Security

2019-09-24

SDF continues to pursue ISIS sleeper cells

Security operations conducted in Syria's Deir Ezzor and al-Raqa provinces seek to prevent ISIS cells and remnants from carrying out attacks.

Iraqi forces clamp down on ISIS remnants in western Ninawa
Security

2019-09-24

Iraqi forces clamp down on ISIS remnants in western Ninawa

A new security campaign aims to end ISIS presence from the Atshana mountain range and Ninawa's western desert to the Syria border.

4 ISIS elements killed in Anbar desert
Security

2019-09-23

4 ISIS elements killed in Anbar desert

Joint Iraqi tribal and army forces conducted security sweeps deep into the desert, which resulted in the death of four militants and the full destruction of their hideouts.

Saudi Arabia: missiles used in attacks are Iranian
Security

2019-09-20

Saudi Arabia: missiles used in attacks are Iranian

Eighteen drones and seven cruise missiles were fired at the Saudi oil facilities from the north in attacks 'unquestionably' sponsored by Iran.

Iraq, US crack down on ISIS chief's inner circle
Security

2019-09-20

Iraq, US crack down on ISIS chief's inner circle

As Iraqi and coalition forces take down top ISIS commanders, efforts are now focused on capturing Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's senior aides.

IRGC exploits Syria war to set up smuggling routes via Deir Ezzor
Security

2019-09-19

IRGC exploits Syria war to set up smuggling routes via Deir Ezzor

Gaining influence over the strategic eastern Syrian province enables the IRGC to link its affiliated militias in both Syria and Iraq.

Diyala operation to rout ISIS gains momentum
Security

2019-09-18

Diyala operation to rout ISIS gains momentum

Tribal forces have played a vital role in the ongoing security operation, fighting alongside security personnel and passing along intelligence.

New 'Will of Victory' phase to clear ISIS from Anbar desert to Saudi border
Security

2019-09-17

New 'Will of Victory' phase to clear ISIS from Anbar desert to Saudi border

Iraqi forces kicked off the military operation Monday to eliminate ISIS remnants from desert areas between Anbar, Karbala and Najaf provinces.

Anbar promotes social reconciliation to facilitate return of IDPs
Security

2019-09-16

Anbar promotes social reconciliation to facilitate return of IDPs

Local officials have been working to resolve societal rifts that resulted from ISIS's control, with 400 displaced families returning to their homes this year.