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Iran-backed militias attempt to recruit Iraqi youth
Security

2020-03-27

Iran-backed militias attempt to recruit Iraqi youth

Despite the militias' best efforts, including promises of money and 'immunity', Iraqi youth are resistant to joining factions that serve Iran.

Iraqi forces pound ISIS hideouts in Diyala province
Security

2020-03-26

Iraqi forces pound ISIS hideouts in Diyala province

Ongoing security operations have rendered ISIS remnants 'weaker than ever', a military spokesman told Diyaruna.

Russia, Iran hijacked Syria's revolution, activists say
Security

2020-03-26

Russia, Iran hijacked Syria's revolution, activists say

As the conflict enters its tenth year, activists say they blame outside intervention from regime allies for extending the war.

Rockets hit Iraq's Green Zone, US-led coalition leaves base
Security

2020-03-26

Rockets hit Iraq's Green Zone, US-led coalition leaves base

This month's attacks have been claimed by a previously unknown group identifying itself as Usbat al-Thaereen, but the coalition expects the group is an amalgamation of more well-known militias.

Iraqis support closing border with Iran to stem coronavirus spread
Security

2020-03-25

Iraqis support closing border with Iran to stem coronavirus spread

Despite the spread of the novel coronavirus, Iran-aligned Iraqi militias are attempting to keep the borders open using pressure tactics to serve Iran's economic interests.

Iraqi, Peshmerga forces work together to fight ISIS
Security

2020-03-24

Iraqi, Peshmerga forces work together to fight ISIS

The Iraqi Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs are working together to fight ISIS remnants and improve security.

France supports regional, international efforts to fight terrorism
Security

2020-03-23

France supports regional, international efforts to fight terrorism

France's carrier strike group arrived in the Mediterranean at the end of January for a one-month mission within the international coalition fighting ISIS.

International coalition reaches out to al-Hasakeh businesses
Security

2020-03-23

International coalition reaches out to al-Hasakeh businesses

Local business leaders have been invited to become certified and registered for contracts with the coalition to help revitalise the region and keep ISIS at bay.

Al-Baghouz residents clean detritus of war one year after ISIS
Security

2020-03-23

Al-Baghouz residents clean detritus of war one year after ISIS

'We are fixing the wreckage so we can sow this land with wheat for bread,' a local farmer said, pointing out discarded explosive belts and tattered military vests crumpled in the dust.

Syria regime allies reinforce positions in Idlib
Security

2020-03-20

Syria regime allies reinforce positions in Idlib

Troop and equipment reinforcements follow an attempted regime advance in the Idlib region, amid reports of ceasefire violations.