De facto Syrian leader's break with al-Qaeda weakened terrorist group

De facto Syrian leader's break with al-Qaeda weakened terrorist group

2025-01-06

a statesmanlike pose in Western-style dress, underscoring his efforts to distance himself from al-Qaeda. [AFP


Agents and spies lead to elimination of ISIS leaders

Agents and spies lead to elimination of ISIS leaders

2025-12-27

destruction within the compound. Spies operating during the anti-ISIS war supplied coalition


Iran’s proxy strategy in Iraq is faltering amid militia self-interest

Iran’s proxy strategy in Iraq is faltering amid militia self-interest

2025-12-08

, for Qassem Soleimani, commander of Iran’s Quds Force, and Abu Mahdi al-Mohandis, deputy head of Iraq’s Hashd


US strikes kill ISIS, al-Qaeda 'terrorist operatives' in northwest Syria

US strikes kill ISIS, al-Qaeda 'terrorist operatives' in northwest Syria

2024-10-02

important than ever that we enhance our efforts to strengthen security and stability, including in Iraq


Experts warn Iraq against illicit Iran banking partnerships

Experts warn Iraq against illicit Iran banking partnerships

2025-12-04

of its efforts to combat currency smuggling and money laundering," economist Abdul Rahman al-Mashhadani


Yemeni children killed by Houthis' failed missile launches, deliberate mortar attacks

Yemeni children killed by Houthis' failed missile launches, deliberate mortar attacks

2025-04-07

. Meanwhile, the group has systematically blocked efforts to document the mounting civilian toll, per multiple


Iran exploits Assad's Fourth Division to stoke unrest in Syria

Iran exploits Assad's Fourth Division to stoke unrest in Syria

2026-01-06

By fueling unrest, Tehran diverts international attention from its destabilizing operations in Iraq, Yemen


Iran's dangerous weapons trade with Venezuela threatens global security

Iran's dangerous weapons trade with Venezuela threatens global security

2026-01-07

international cooperation among global allies. Through unified efforts, the international community


Intelligence infiltration, betrayals accelerate ISIS’s internal collapse

Intelligence infiltration, betrayals accelerate ISIS’s internal collapse

2025-12-11

. By coordinating intelligence operations, investigations, and cybersecurity efforts, the intent is to limit


Iran indulges Lebanese Hizbullah, its favorite proxy

Iran indulges Lebanese Hizbullah, its favorite proxy

2024-08-21

-- via Iraq -- to support Hizbullah and threaten the security of the region, he added. Iran's


Informants play crucial role in fight against ISIS

Informants play crucial role in fight against ISIS

2026-01-02

State of Iraq and Syria" (ISIS) is penetrating the group’s secrecy, exposing its activities


ISIS's ideology constricts young lives at al-Hol and Roj camps

ISIS's ideology constricts young lives at al-Hol and Roj camps

2024-11-22

Al-Fassel. "So work was done with many mothers to try to treat the issue from the top


Iran-aligned factions seek to expand regional conflict

Iran-aligned factions seek to expand regional conflict

2024-07-11

to expand the fronts of regional conflicts and start wars, al-Nayel said. "Any provocative


Houthis' Baghdad office undermines Iraq, destabilizes region

Houthis' Baghdad office undermines Iraq, destabilizes region

2024-08-08

Houthi representative in Iraq Ahmed al-Sharafi meets Asaib Ahl al-Haq chief Qais al-Khazaali


Iranian-Backed Iraqi militia mobilizes for regional escalation at Tehran’s command

Iranian-Backed Iraqi militia mobilizes for regional escalation at Tehran’s command

2025-12-10

represents a deviation from the path of security and prosperity that Iraq is pursuing