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Iraq, US crack down on ISIS chief's inner circle
Security

2019-09-20

Iraq, US crack down on ISIS chief's inner circle

As Iraqi and coalition forces take down top ISIS commanders, efforts are now focused on capturing Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's senior aides.

IRGC exploits Syria war to set up smuggling routes via Deir Ezzor
Security

2019-09-19

IRGC exploits Syria war to set up smuggling routes via Deir Ezzor

Gaining influence over the strategic eastern Syrian province enables the IRGC to link its affiliated militias in both Syria and Iraq.

Diyala operation to rout ISIS gains momentum
Security

2019-09-18

Diyala operation to rout ISIS gains momentum

Tribal forces have played a vital role in the ongoing security operation, fighting alongside security personnel and passing along intelligence.

New 'Will of Victory' phase to clear ISIS from Anbar desert to Saudi border
Security

2019-09-17

New 'Will of Victory' phase to clear ISIS from Anbar desert to Saudi border

Iraqi forces kicked off the military operation Monday to eliminate ISIS remnants from desert areas between Anbar, Karbala and Najaf provinces.

Anbar promotes social reconciliation to facilitate return of IDPs
Security

2019-09-16

Anbar promotes social reconciliation to facilitate return of IDPs

Local officials have been working to resolve societal rifts that resulted from ISIS's control, with 400 displaced families returning to their homes this year.

Iraqi forces seek to build on Will of Victory gains
Security

2019-09-13

Iraqi forces seek to build on Will of Victory gains

Iraq is keeping up the pressure on ISIS remnants after the conclusion of the fourth phase of a campaign to purge militants from Anbar.

US announces new sanctions tools to target terrorists, financiers
Security

2019-09-12

US announces new sanctions tools to target terrorists, financiers

The new steps follow sanctions imposed last week on an IRGC-run shipping network which was selling illicit oil to the Syrian regime and Lebanese militia Hizbullah.

Anbar bridges, road networks reopen to traffic
Security

2019-09-11

Anbar bridges, road networks reopen to traffic

Infrastructure that was destroyed during the fight against ISIS or damaged by the extremist group is operational once more, the province says.

Coalition airstrikes pound ISIS hideouts in Salaheddine
Security

2019-09-10

Coalition airstrikes pound ISIS hideouts in Salaheddine

Careful monitoring and intelligence co-ordination between Iraqi forces and the international coalition have brought down dozens of ISIS militants in recent days.

US, Turkey launch joint patrols in north-east Syria
Security

2019-09-08

US, Turkey launch joint patrols in north-east Syria

The patrols will allow the international coalition and its SDF partners to remain focused on achieving the enduring defeat of ISIS, a coalition spokesman said.