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France to hold Syria, Russia responsible for any further chemical attacks
Security

2019-04-02

France to hold Syria, Russia responsible for any further chemical attacks

Paris, alongside coalition partners such as the US, is ready to again launch punitive strikes against the Syrian regime 'if necessary'.

Coalition destroys ISIS hideout in Makhoul mountains
Security

2019-03-28

Coalition destroys ISIS hideout in Makhoul mountains

The strike is part of an Iraqi forces search campaign to clear the Makhoul mountains and other mountainous areas in al-Sharqat of ISIS remnants.

New surveillance system to protect Anbar's Rawa from ISIS infiltration
Security

2019-03-28

New surveillance system to protect Anbar's Rawa from ISIS infiltration

The system, which was launched earlier this month, allows for monitoring and detection of any suspicious movements.

ISIS loses its territory but remains a threat: Iraqi experts
Security

2019-03-26

ISIS loses its territory but remains a threat: Iraqi experts

The group’s loss of the Syrian town of al-Baghouz is a 'violent shock' to ISIS elements, but the group's terror threat remains in Syria, Iraq and beyond.

Iraqi army foils ISIS suicide attack
Security

2019-03-25

Iraqi army foils ISIS suicide attack

The militants blew themselves up in a hideout in Sinjar after being surrounded by Iraqi forces Sunday.

Al-Baghouz residents rejoice after ISIS ouster
Security

2019-03-25

Al-Baghouz residents rejoice after ISIS ouster

The Syrian Democratic Forces say efforts to hunt down ISIS cells and elements who might seek to undermine security are ongoing.

Iraqi intelligence clamp down on ISIS remnants in Anbar
Security

2019-03-22

Iraqi intelligence clamp down on ISIS remnants in Anbar

The Military Intelligence Directorate has made significant security achievements in March with the arrest of several ISIS members and cells.

US deploys F-15C Eagles to support ISIS fight
Security

2019-03-21

US deploys F-15C Eagles to support ISIS fight

The fighter jets will boost combat operations in the international coalition's battle against ISIS as part of Operation Inherent Resolve.

Oman maintains neutral position on Yemen
Security

2019-03-15

Oman maintains neutral position on Yemen

The sultanate has been at pains to remain neutral in Yemen's conflict and would not stand to gain from supporting either party, experts say.

Iraqi forces advance against ISIS remnants in Kirkuk
Security

2019-03-15

Iraqi forces advance against ISIS remnants in Kirkuk

Ten ISIS hideouts were destroyed, a 'dangerous element' was killed and five more were arrested over the past two days.