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Iraqi forces kill ISIS infiltrators in western Anbar
Security

2019-07-01

Iraqi forces kill ISIS infiltrators in western Anbar

A new operation was launched Sunday to secure the border and close any loopholes the enemy could infiltrate through.

Syrian regime clashes with IRGC-backed militia in al-Mayadin
Security

2019-06-27

Syrian regime clashes with IRGC-backed militia in al-Mayadin

Tensions are running high in the city following clashes between Syrian regime forces and the IRGC-backed Fatemiyoun Brigade.

ISIS sites destroyed in Hatra Island landings
Security

2019-06-24

ISIS sites destroyed in Hatra Island landings

The landing operations, conducted by the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service, led to the destruction of 10 sites belonging to ISIS remnants in the area.

Iraq to beef up ranks of tribal forces in Anbar
Security

2019-06-19

Iraq to beef up ranks of tribal forces in Anbar

About 4,000 tribesmen will be enlisted in the ranks of Defence Ministry forces and will be known as the 'defence mobilisation' forces.

Sweida residents accuse Syrian regime of kidnapping local activist
Security

2019-06-18

Sweida residents accuse Syrian regime of kidnapping local activist

Armed local factions in the city detained 10 Syrian soldiers and attacked the regime's military intelligence headquarters following the kidnapping.

16 ISIS militants die in coalition airstrike in southern Ninawa
Security

2019-06-18

16 ISIS militants die in coalition airstrike in southern Ninawa

The attack was based on intelligence reports about a secret tunnel in the area of Wadi al-Qasab that held a group of senior ISIS leaders.

Iraqi forces take down ISIS 'Southern Wilaya' network
Security

2019-06-17

Iraqi forces take down ISIS 'Southern Wilaya' network

A group of ISIS remnants had come together with the aim of re-establishing the group's network in southern Iraq, but Iraqi forces were on the lookout.

US support instrumental in ISIS defeat: Iraqi officials
Security

2019-06-14

US support instrumental in ISIS defeat: Iraqi officials

By providing training, weapons and air support to Iraqi forces in the battle against ISIS, the US has played a key role in defeating the group.

Iraqi intelligence steps up anti-ISIS campaign
Security

2019-06-13

Iraqi intelligence steps up anti-ISIS campaign

Iraq's war on terror has shifted its focus to intelligence gathering, which has led to a big increase in citizen co-operation and security successes against ISIS remnants.

Regime suffers losses in Hama, Idlib fighting
Security

2019-06-11

Regime suffers losses in Hama, Idlib fighting

Syrian regime airstrikes and fierce fighting between the regime and opposition and extremist groups have seen casualty numbers soar.