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Iraqi forces on high alert to stop increase in ISIS attacks
Terrorism

2022-05-26

Iraqi forces on high alert to stop increase in ISIS attacks

Pre-emptive plans are being implemented in close co-ordination between the Iraqi army and the Peshmerga forces, and with support from tribesmen and local residents.

With Russia's eyes on Ukraine, Iran expands in Syria
Terrorism

2022-04-12

With Russia's eyes on Ukraine, Iran expands in Syria

As Russia focuses its attention on its war with Ukraine, Iran has been expanding its presence and recruitment efforts in key parts of Syria.

Faced with few choices for top post, ISIS appoints unknown leader
Terrorism

2022-03-11

Faced with few choices for top post, ISIS appoints unknown leader

Little is known about the new leader, Abu Hasan al-Hashemi al-Qurashi, who takes the reins of a group that is a shadow of its former self.

Lebanon's economic collapse drives northern youth into ranks of ISIS
Terrorism

2022-02-17

Lebanon's economic collapse drives northern youth into ranks of ISIS

Youth from the impoverished northern district of Tripoli have been disappearing from Lebanon and reappearing in Iraq, dead or alive, in the ranks of ISIS.

ISIS leader was hiding under the nose of rival Tahrir al-Sham
Terrorism

2022-02-07

ISIS leader was hiding under the nose of rival Tahrir al-Sham

The al-Qaeda-linked extremist alliance was caught off guard by last week's US and Kurdish raid on top ISIS leader in an area it claims to control.

ISIS attacks fell in 2021, but Al-Azhar warns of group's 'drone' strategy
Terrorism

2021-12-23

ISIS attacks fell in 2021, but Al-Azhar warns of group's 'drone' strategy

The extremist group is exploiting technological advances to find new ways to inflict harm, experts caution, calling for ongoing vigilance.

Asaib Ahl al-Haq's history riddled with war crimes, human rights violations
Terrorism

2021-12-01

Asaib Ahl al-Haq's history riddled with war crimes, human rights violations

Qais al-Khazaali, who heads the Iran-backed militia, issued a threat to Prime Minister Mustafa Kadhemi days before an attempt on his life.

Challenges continue to hobble repatriation of Central Asians from Syria, Iraq
Terrorism

2021-11-24

Challenges continue to hobble repatriation of Central Asians from Syria, Iraq

In addition to limited social and economic resources and infrastructure in Iraq and Syria, Central Asian governments are bumping up against issues with host-country consent and co-operation.

Iran-backed groups under microscope after attempt to assassinate Iraqi PM
Terrorism

2021-11-08

Iran-backed groups under microscope after attempt to assassinate Iraqi PM

Leaders of Iran-backed militias issued threats against Prime Minister Mustafa Kadhemi hours before the attack, which used explosives-laden drones -- a new hallmark for Iranian-linked groups.

US offers $5 million for information on 'Iranian militia' abduction in Baghdad
Terrorism

2021-11-03

US offers $5 million for information on 'Iranian militia' abduction in Baghdad

As he attended the protests in Baghdad in 2019, Ihsan Ashour was blindfolded and driven to Iran, where he was beaten, choked and electrocuted.