China oil field exits upset Iran's 'Looking East' policy

China oil field exits upset Iran's 'Looking East' policy

2023-09-25

Raisi's ongoing efforts to court Chinese investment, and calls into question the viability of Iran's


Iraq, US work to enhance security of regional sea lanes

Iraq, US work to enhance security of regional sea lanes

2024-10-21

of energy, oil and the economy, and continuing diplomatic efforts to maintain Iraq's stability and security


Northeast Syria flareup hinders ISIS fight and opens door to Iran-aligned militias

Northeast Syria flareup hinders ISIS fight and opens door to Iran-aligned militias

2024-11-12

of an unrelated conflict in northeastern Syria "adversely affected, albeit slightly, the efforts made by the SDF


Iranian weapons flood West Bank, bolstering militant capabilities

Iranian weapons flood West Bank, bolstering militant capabilities

2023-10-27

in an effort to bolster Palestinian military capabilities long before Hamas militants launched a surprise


IRGC-aligned militias turning Iraq into regional hub for drug trafficking

IRGC-aligned militias turning Iraq into regional hub for drug trafficking

2024-10-18

Affairs Directorate] Iraq is at increasing risk of becoming a regional hub for drug


Al-Hol camp security sweep zeroes in on ISIS's hesba, 'cubs of caliphate'

Al-Hol camp security sweep zeroes in on ISIS's hesba, 'cubs of caliphate'

2024-11-25

during the sweep reveal the hesba's efforts to reconstitute the "cubs of the caliphate" as "a new nucleus


Houthi attacks on international shipping undermine Yemen's food security

Houthi attacks on international shipping undermine Yemen's food security

2024-01-01

of the ongoing war, which the Houthis initiated with their September 2014 coup, he said, accusing the group


Chaos prevails in Syrian border town as IRGC's militias vanish from view

Chaos prevails in Syrian border town as IRGC's militias vanish from view

2024-11-19

Trucks enter Albu Kamal from Iraq on November 5, reportedly carrying weapons and military equipment


Post-ISIS restoration of Mosul cultural heritage charts significant progress

Post-ISIS restoration of Mosul cultural heritage charts significant progress

2024-10-31

landmarks, Obeid said. "We are determined to exert our utmost efforts in this regard within


US sanctions Syrian conglomerate funding IRGC Quds Force, Houthis

US sanctions Syrian conglomerate funding IRGC Quds Force, Houthis

2024-11-18

of fuel between the Syrian regime and the "Islamic State of Iraq and Syria" (ISIS). It has


Hizbullah accused of ensnaring women in sex trafficking rings

Hizbullah accused of ensnaring women in sex trafficking rings

2024-11-14

protection," which has hindered legal efforts to shut down the operations, he said. The party's


Yemen ramps up naval forces as Houthis harass Red Sea shipping

Yemen ramps up naval forces as Houthis harass Red Sea shipping

2023-12-23

the capabilities of its naval forces to help secure regional waters. This effort is separate from, yet


The legacy of terrorism: 200 mass graves left behind by ISIS in Iraq

The legacy of terrorism: 200 mass graves left behind by ISIS in Iraq

2024-10-08

to support accountability efforts, UNITAD said in a September 8 report. With the conclusion


Khamenei seeks loyalty, united front from Iraqi proxies as rivalries simmer

Khamenei seeks loyalty, united front from Iraqi proxies as rivalries simmer

2024-11-08

-Hamidawi on October 21 announcing its readiness to "expand the war" against Israel. He urged


Major shipping firms reroute vessels amid Houthis' Red Sea attacks

Major shipping firms reroute vessels amid Houthis' Red Sea attacks

2023-12-18

heightened efforts on the part of the United States to build a maritime coalition to protect ships