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
Coalition pushes on defeating ISIS in Syria, Iraq
2026-02-21
. They noted the Syrian government's stated intention to assume national leadership of counter-ISIS efforts
Iraq takes custody of many al-Hol detainees as investigations begin
2026-02-12
custody, Iraq is asserting sovereignty over one of the most complex legacies of the war against ISIS
Vessels supplying fuel to Houthi-controlled ports hit with US sanctions
2025-05-02
. Funding fuels Houthis' war machine Thirteen tankers carrying some 650,000 tons of petroleum
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
ISIS membership declines sharply over the last decade
2026-02-18
of government control to a city once held by ISIS. The group's territorial collapse has sharply reduced its
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
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
ISIS's ideology constricts young lives at al-Hol and Roj camps
2024-11-22
, but their efforts face significant obstacles. Some of the children's mothers, former ISIS wives
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
Kataib Hizbullah threatens US Interests amid Iran allegiance
2026-02-19
] Iranian regime's support for its proxies again exposes several regional countries to war and insecurity
Militias prioritize loyalty to Iran over Iraq's sovereignty
2026-01-12
authority also contradicts guidance from Iraq's Shia religious establishment, which has repeatedly urged all
The power of partnership in the enduring fight against extremism
2026-01-24
in Syria and Iraq. In Iraq, this involves close collaboration with the government to restore
Iran violates Iraq's borders with security wall construction
2026-01-14
and its efforts to damage Iraqi interests. According to the New Arab website, the security
US strikes 30 targets in Syria to combat extremist groups
2026-02-26
erodes the group's command structure. Strengthening future counterterrorism efforts