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US sanctions 5 Turkey-based al-Qaeda facilitators
Terrorism

2021-09-17

US sanctions 5 Turkey-based al-Qaeda facilitators

Al-Qaeda used financial couriers to facilitate funds transfers, including providing money to the families of imprisoned members of the group.

IRGC establishes new drone attack training base in Iraqi desert
Terrorism

2021-09-09

IRGC establishes new drone attack training base in Iraqi desert

Outside Karbala, Iranian security personnel are training proxy militia members from throughout the region to use explosives-laden drones to carry out attacks.

'We will hunt you down,' Biden warns Kabul bombers
Terrorism

2021-08-27

'We will hunt you down,' Biden warns Kabul bombers

Twin suicide bombings that struck Hamid Karzai International Airport left at least 85 people dead, including Afghan civilians and 13 US troops.

US sanctions strike at al-Qaeda's financial networks
Terrorism

2021-08-26

US sanctions strike at al-Qaeda's financial networks

Two financial facilitators and recruiters for al-Qaeda in Syria have been sanctioned as part of efforts to disrupt the group's support network.

Asaib Ahl al-Haq faces increased scrutiny for its actions in Iraq, region
Terrorism

2021-08-20

Asaib Ahl al-Haq faces increased scrutiny for its actions in Iraq, region

Observers today consider it one of the most dangerous Iraqi militias, tampering with national security by continually attacking government offices, embassies and military bases.

Kazakh children repatriated from Syria undergo long rehabilitation process
Terrorism

2021-08-03

Kazakh children repatriated from Syria undergo long rehabilitation process

Kazakh children born from parents who joined the 'Islamic State' face post-traumatic stress disorders, medical complications, and deep socialisation issues.

Houthis top quarterly terror index with most attacks conducted
Terrorism

2021-07-29

Houthis top quarterly terror index with most attacks conducted

The increased violence, which includes attacks on Yemen and Saudi Arabia and surpasses ISIS violence between April and June, is a reflection of Iranian support and aggression, officials say.

Officials point to suspected alliance between al-Qaeda and the Houthis
Terrorism

2021-07-21

Officials point to suspected alliance between al-Qaeda and the Houthis

Intelligence suggests the two groups are co-ordinating activity for mutual benefit: the Houthis using al-Qaeda to justify offensives in Yemen in return for letting the terrorist group regain a toehold.

Iraq in mourning after ISIS suicide bombing on eve of Eid al-Adha
Terrorism

2021-07-20

Iraq in mourning after ISIS suicide bombing on eve of Eid al-Adha

Video shared on social media after the blast showed bloodied victims and people screaming in terror, with body parts of victims scattered across the previously bustling market.

Syria's heritage at risk as militias store arms at ancient sites
Terrorism

2021-07-02

Syria's heritage at risk as militias store arms at ancient sites

Irreplaceable citadels, basilicas and archaeological sites are turning into weapons depots for Iran-backed militias, threatening Syria's history.