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Sanctions on ISIS operatives in Turkey increase financial pressure on group
Terrorism

2021-06-18

Sanctions on ISIS operatives in Turkey increase financial pressure on group

The three individuals connected to ISIS were attempting to exploit the global financial system from Turkey to move money from foreign donors to militants in Syria and Iraq.

Interview exposes Tahrir al-Sham chief's only loyalty is to himself
Terrorism

2021-06-11

Interview exposes Tahrir al-Sham chief's only loyalty is to himself

Abu Mohammad al-Jolani has a long, bloody history with extremist groups, but now with the noose tightening around his neck, he is claiming he is not a terrorist. No one agrees with his assessment.

Baghdad airport, Balad airbase hit by rockets, drones
Terrorism

2021-06-10

Baghdad airport, Balad airbase hit by rockets, drones

The rocket and explosives-laden drone attacks bear the hallmark of pro-Iran groups, and came as the IRGC Quds Force commander visited Iraq.

Canadian court rules Iran downing of Ukraine Flight 752 'act of terrorism'
Terrorism

2021-05-21

Canadian court rules Iran downing of Ukraine Flight 752 'act of terrorism'

Lawyers said the decision was 'unprecedented in Canadian law' and would have a significant impact on family members seeking justice.

Authorities unearth mass grave of civilians executed by Iran-backed militias in Anbar
Terrorism

2021-05-21

Authorities unearth mass grave of civilians executed by Iran-backed militias in Anbar

Iran-backed militias operating in the Fallujah area of Anbar have cordoned off the grave site in an attempt to cover up the crime, watchdog says.

Mosul university deemed hub for ISIS chemical weapons programme
Terrorism

2021-05-19

Mosul university deemed hub for ISIS chemical weapons programme

New evidence from a UN team indicates that ISIS tested biological and chemical agents and conducted experiments on prisoners as part of a chemical weapons programme.

Russia, Iran vie in 'frantic race' to recruit youth into militias in southern Syria
Terrorism

2021-05-14

Russia, Iran vie in 'frantic race' to recruit youth into militias in southern Syria

Both countries are enticing youth with an array of incentives; however, if they refuse to co-operate with the militias, threats and intimidation await.

Rockets target military installations in Anbar, Salaheddine
Terrorism

2021-05-04

Rockets target military installations in Anbar, Salaheddine

The latest attacks on Ain al-Asad and al-Balad bases are part of a string of similar incidents that are widely blamed on Iran-backed Iraqi militias.

Tainted and tattered, bin Laden's legacy still haunts al-Qaeda
Terrorism

2021-04-28

Tainted and tattered, bin Laden's legacy still haunts al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda 'barely survived' after the death of Osama bin Laden, analysts say, and the once popular figure is now seen by most as 'yesterday's news'.

'Canary caliph': new details reveal extent of ISIS leader as prison snitch
Terrorism

2021-04-08

'Canary caliph': new details reveal extent of ISIS leader as prison snitch

While detained in Iraq in 2008, the current ISIS leader was eager to inform on his rivals, providing US forces 'maplike directions' on how to find them, including a top al-Qaeda leader.