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Far fewer ISIS foreign fighters enter Iraq, Syria
Security

2018-10-24

Far fewer ISIS foreign fighters enter Iraq, Syria

The number of foreign fighters flowing into Iraq and Syria each month has declined to about 100 from a peak of about 1,500 three years ago.

Iraqi forces disrupt al-Qaim smuggling operation
Security

2018-10-23

Iraqi forces disrupt al-Qaim smuggling operation

Iraqi forces have blocked a cross-border smuggling attempt involving heavy electrical equipment that appears to have been stolen.

Iraq tightens western border security as ISIS faces defeats in Syria
Security

2018-10-23

Iraq tightens western border security as ISIS faces defeats in Syria

The group is being squeezed in Iraq and Syria as Iraqi forces and the SDF launch simultaneous assaults on its last remaining pockets.

Iraqi intelligence dismantles ISIS sleeper cell in western Anbar
Security

2018-10-19

Iraqi intelligence dismantles ISIS sleeper cell in western Anbar

The cell's 11 members have been arrested in an ambush in al-Baghdadi district after careful monitoring.

Iraqi forces burn down 25 ISIS rest-houses in Diyala
Security

2018-10-17

Iraqi forces burn down 25 ISIS rest-houses in Diyala

The latest security operation has also netted two ISIS elements, including the military commander of Diyala province.

Fatemiyoun Division withdraws from Syria's Albu Kamal
Security

2018-10-17

Fatemiyoun Division withdraws from Syria's Albu Kamal

The Iran-backed militia has withdrawn from the Syrian border town after engaging in clashes with a militia affiliated with the Syrian regime.

French trainers enhance Iraqi combat capabilities
Security

2018-10-16

French trainers enhance Iraqi combat capabilities

France has been providing vital training to Iraqi forces and Syrian Democratic Forces as they besiege ISIS in the border area.

Pro-regime militias clash in eastern Aleppo city
Security

2018-10-15

Pro-regime militias clash in eastern Aleppo city

Pro-regime militias have been engaged in vicious battles over control of the eastern areas of the city and the homes of displaced residents.

Iraqi forces repel ISIS attack in Syria border area
Security

2018-10-15

Iraqi forces repel ISIS attack in Syria border area

ISIS elements launched an attack on a guard post manned by the Syrian Democratic Forces near al-Qaim in an attempt to infiltrate into Iraq.

Idlib activist says buffer zone has not brought security
Security

2018-10-11

Idlib activist says buffer zone has not brought security

Despite the establishment of a buffer zone, Idlib residents remain concerned about the continuing presence of armed extremist groups.