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Will Kataib Hizbullah sabotage Saudi-Iran talks?
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2021-11-01

Will Kataib Hizbullah sabotage Saudi-Iran talks?

As Saudi Arabia and Iran continue to engage in dialogue with Iraqi mediation, Kataib Hizbullah threatens to derail any potential progress.

Diyala on high alert after ISIS attack on al-Rashad
Terrorism

2021-10-27

Diyala on high alert after ISIS attack on al-Rashad

At least 11 were killed and 13 wounded in an attack Tuesday on a village in Diyala province, home to many members of the security services.

Iraq nabs suspect in deadly 2016 al-Karrada suicide bombing
Terrorism

2021-10-19

Iraq nabs suspect in deadly 2016 al-Karrada suicide bombing

ISIS claimed the bombing that killed at least 320 people in an incident described as one of the deadliest single attacks in Iraq in over a decade.

Imprisoned ex-ISIS members share sobering stories of radicalisation
Terrorism

2021-09-29

Imprisoned ex-ISIS members share sobering stories of radicalisation

Stories told by Kazakhs who spent years fighting in ISIS ranks will help prevent youth radicalisation in the country, say clergy and religious specialists.

Asaib Ahl al-Haq defiance exposes escalating conflict among Iraqi militias
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2021-09-23

Asaib Ahl al-Haq defiance exposes escalating conflict among Iraqi militias

Militia leader Qais al-Khazaali has been flouting orders from Iran as the so-called 'axis of resistance' is cracking under the strain of conflicts over money, influence and leadership.

US sanctions 5 Turkey-based al-Qaeda facilitators
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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.