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Loyal to Iran, Kataib Hizbullah threatens security of Iraq and the region
Security

2020-04-27

Loyal to Iran, Kataib Hizbullah threatens security of Iraq and the region

Unlike other prominent militias, this group has no political representation, giving it more freedom to challenge the government and stir unrest in service of Iran's agenda, analysts say.

Iraqi forces thwart hundreds of ISIS attacks in last 7 months
Security

2020-04-21

Iraqi forces thwart hundreds of ISIS attacks in last 7 months

As intelligence and security agencies foil an increasing number of attacks in recent months, they have gathered more information about Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi's movements.

Iran-US tensions decrease in Iraq, for now
Security

2020-04-21

Iran-US tensions decrease in Iraq, for now

US plans for a major escalation in the event of another attack remain in place, though such a move could have devastating consequences.

Moscow's 'shadow army' recruiting Syrian youth to fight in Libyan conflict
Security

2020-04-21

Moscow's 'shadow army' recruiting Syrian youth to fight in Libyan conflict

The notorious Wagner Group, in co-ordination with the Russian military and the Syrian regime, is recruiting young Syrians as mercenaries and sending them to fight in Libya.

Iraqi airstrikes destroy ISIS hideouts in Salaheddine
Security

2020-04-20

Iraqi airstrikes destroy ISIS hideouts in Salaheddine

The Sunday airstrikes targeted an island where many ISIS remnants had sought refuge, killing 14 of them.

Iraqi forces kill 23 ISIS elements in Kirkuk
Security

2020-04-14

Iraqi forces kill 23 ISIS elements in Kirkuk

International coalition aircraft supported the attacking ground security forces with airstrikes.

SDF capture ISIS 'emir' in southern al-Hasakeh
Security

2020-04-13

SDF capture ISIS 'emir' in southern al-Hasakeh

The arrest is part of an ongoing campaign to ensure the extremist group does not make inroads while attention is focused on public health.

Peshmerga forces call for joint efforts to eliminate ISIS remnants
Security

2020-04-13

Peshmerga forces call for joint efforts to eliminate ISIS remnants

Disputed areas along the administrative border between the Kurdish region and other Iraqi provinces have seen an uptick in ISIS activity in recent months.

Iraqi forces search for ISIS remnants in al-Rutba
Security

2020-04-10

Iraqi forces search for ISIS remnants in al-Rutba

An attack on a security post in the Kilo 45 area on April 5th killed two Iraqi soldiers and wounded three others.

Intensive targeting of ISIS underway in Iraq despite coronavirus lockdown
Security

2020-04-10

Intensive targeting of ISIS underway in Iraq despite coronavirus lockdown

The movements of terrorists today are much more restricted due to the measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.