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Syrian pilot killed as Turkey downs warplane
Security

2020-03-03

Syrian pilot killed as Turkey downs warplane

The downing of the Syrian regime plane, the third in three days, comes as regime forces hit a residential neighbourhood in Idlib.

Turkey launches full Syria assault ahead of Russia talks
Security

2020-03-02

Turkey launches full Syria assault ahead of Russia talks

Fighting has flared in north-western Syria as Turkish forces launched a full assault and the Syrian regime pledged to repel its attacks.

US blacklists Iraqi Kataib Hizbullah leader
Security

2020-03-02

US blacklists Iraqi Kataib Hizbullah leader

The US has placed Ahmed al-Hamidawi on its terrorist list, in an effort to step up pressure on Iran's proxies in the region.

Iraq fortifies security around its oil facilities
Security

2020-02-28

Iraq fortifies security around its oil facilities

Iraqi forces have tightened security around oilfields and production facilities in Salaheddine and Ninawa to protect them from ISIS attacks.

Iraqi army helps IDPs return to their homes in Anbar
Security

2020-02-28

Iraqi army helps IDPs return to their homes in Anbar

Twenty-eight displaced families have returned to their homes in the border district of al-Qaim amid improved security.

Russia, Turkey hold crisis talks after deadly Syria strike
Security

2020-02-28

Russia, Turkey hold crisis talks after deadly Syria strike

The international community voiced alarm about a rising risk of escalation after a Syrian regime airstrike that killed 33 Turkish soldiers.

Syria opposition reenters key Idlib crossroads town
Security

2020-02-27

Syria opposition reenters key Idlib crossroads town

On Thursday, extremists and Turkish-backed opposition fighters managed to reenter Saraqeb, a key Idlib town they had lost earlier in February.

Iran leverages Iraqi militias to generate funds
Security

2020-02-26

Iran leverages Iraqi militias to generate funds

The Islamic Republic is attempting to build a 'parallel state' in Iraq to help it further its hegemony and generate revenue, analysts say.

Iraqi forces kill 39 ISIS elements in al-Sharqat mountains
Security

2020-02-26

Iraqi forces kill 39 ISIS elements in al-Sharqat mountains

Iraqi forces carried out a successful counter-terrorism operation against ISIS, killing 39 terrorists and destroying their hideouts in Salaheddine province.

Iraqi forces capture 113 people in security operations in Salaheddine
Security

2020-02-25

Iraqi forces capture 113 people in security operations in Salaheddine

Iraqi forces carried out extensive operations against ISIS remnants and other criminals in southern Salaheddine province and near its administrative borders with Diyala and Anbar.