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Iran's engagement in irregular warfare poses global threat
Security

2023-02-10

Iran's engagement in irregular warfare poses global threat

The Iranian regime's dependence on its proxies to wage attacks on its adversaries relieves it from engaging in a direct conflict -- one that it is certain to lose.

Iraq works to uproot ISIS ideology 5 years after group's defeat
Security

2023-02-06

Iraq works to uproot ISIS ideology 5 years after group's defeat

Development, rehabilitation and community reintegration plans have helped restore peace and root out extremist ideology. But these efforts must continue.

In Syria's borderlands, IRGC begins new round of training for drone operators
Security

2023-02-03

In Syria's borderlands, IRGC begins new round of training for drone operators

In Deir Ezzor province, members of militias aligned with the IRGC have been learning how to operate spy and attack drones, with many also traveling to Iran for advanced training.

Al-Raqa residents recall ISIS horrors as Kurdish-led forces conduct purge
Security

2023-02-03

Al-Raqa residents recall ISIS horrors as Kurdish-led forces conduct purge

Residents of the eastern Syria city have painful memories of ISIS rule and worry about their safety, as Kurdish forces work to eradicate remnants.

US-backed force fortifies al-Tanf garrison deconfliction zone
Security

2023-02-02

US-backed force fortifies al-Tanf garrison deconfliction zone

The Syrian Free Army has established a strong presence in the area around al-Tanf garrison in the tri-border area of southern Syria, where Russian and Iranian forces are vying to gain ground.

Amid new repatriation push at al-Hol, US nabs ISIS facilitators in east Syria raid
Security

2023-01-23

Amid new repatriation push at al-Hol, US nabs ISIS facilitators in east Syria raid

Over 100 Iraqi families were repatriated recently, the latest such activity as the United States and Kurdish forces work to eradicate ISIS violence in Kurdish-run camps.

Harakat al-Nujaba leader's Russia visit raises concerns in Iraq
Security

2023-01-09

Harakat al-Nujaba leader's Russia visit raises concerns in Iraq

Akram al-Kaabi's recent visit to Moscow has raised alarm that it may set the scene for Iran-aligned Iraqi militias to fight alongside the Russian army in Ukraine.

Presence of Iran-backed militias complicates return of displaced Iraqis
Security

2023-01-05

Presence of Iran-backed militias complicates return of displaced Iraqis

Iraq is working to return displaced citizens to their hometowns, but the oppressive presence of Iran-backed militias is making the situation difficult.

The F-35 is the most prolific stealth fighter in the world
Security

2023-01-02

The F-35 is the most prolific stealth fighter in the world

More than 875 F-35s are in service today, with nine countries including the cutting-edge jet in their family of aircraft, enabling them to secure their interests in the Middle East and beyond.

Kurdish forces see progress in push to secure al-Hol camp
Security

2022-12-27

Kurdish forces see progress in push to secure al-Hol camp

Despite the magnitude of the task and the ongoing extremist threat, there are signs of a significant decrease in violence and escape attempts.