Iraq signs historic energy deal in step toward breaking free from Iranian power

Iraq signs historic energy deal in step toward breaking free from Iranian power

2025-04-29

-Shammari told Al-Fassel the new agreements represent a crucial break from Iran's influence


SDF, international coalition work to prevent ISIS revival in northeast Syria

SDF, international coalition work to prevent ISIS revival in northeast Syria

2024-10-06

in northeast Syria. The SDF captured ISIS operative Mohammed al-Jojah (aka Abi Abboud), who


UK, Italy send warships to support new Red Sea security initiative

UK, Italy send warships to support new Red Sea security initiative

2023-12-20

security initiative, amid escalating attacks staged by the Iran-backed Houthis. "Royal Navy


Houthis tap Yemen diaspora for financing, mirroring Lebanese Hizbullah

Houthis tap Yemen diaspora for financing, mirroring Lebanese Hizbullah

2025-02-27

similarly to other Iran-backed groups in the region, political analyst Mahmoud al-Taher told Al-Fassel


While US-led coalition pours aid into Gaza, Iran and allies give none

While US-led coalition pours aid into Gaza, Iran and allies give none

2024-05-22

warehouses in Deir al-Balah, awaiting distribution to the Palestinians who are in most urgent need," the UAE


US restricts business with Houthi-controlled Yemen ports

US restricts business with Houthi-controlled Yemen ports

2025-04-21

Loading docks at the Houthi-controlled port of Al-Hodeidah, Yemen, May 28, 2022. [AFP


ISIS turns to online begging, disguising its appeals as 'humanitarian aid'

ISIS turns to online begging, disguising its appeals as 'humanitarian aid'

2024-12-13

. This forced a dramatic shift in tactics, Ain Shams University economics professor Shaher Abdullah told Al


Hizbullah inundated with lawsuits as southerners seek damages

Hizbullah inundated with lawsuits as southerners seek damages

2025-02-25

coordinator Mahmoud Shuaib told Al-Fassel he filed a lawsuit against Hizbullah after his store in the southern


Houthis undermine Baghdad as they seek to expand footprint in Iraq

Houthis undermine Baghdad as they seek to expand footprint in Iraq

2025-04-25

and protection of Iran-backed Iraqi militias, to the detriment of their host country, sources told Al-Fassel


France issues historic arrest warrant for Syria's al-Assad

France issues historic arrest warrant for Syria's al-Assad

2023-11-16

] A Syrian man holds a poster depicting Bashar al-Assad as a killer in the Idlib province town of Dana on May


US offers rewards of up to $10 million to counter AQAP's global threat

US offers rewards of up to $10 million to counter AQAP's global threat

2024-12-06

. "In light of Iran's entry as a sponsor of al-Qaeda leaders," the current threat is particularly concerning


Hizbullah's new leader-by-default Naim Qassem is 'symbol of party's bankruptcy'

Hizbullah's new leader-by-default Naim Qassem is 'symbol of party's bankruptcy'

2024-11-14

succession process, Hizbullah critic Ahmad Yassin told Al-Fassel. The party's Shura Council


Saudi-Egypt investment accords send 'smartly timed' message of regional stability

Saudi-Egypt investment accords send 'smartly timed' message of regional stability

2024-10-30

and is facing numerous challenges, Ain Shams University economist Shaher Abdullah told Al-Fassel


'Little doubt' Hizbullah uses Beirut airport to bring in arms from Iran

'Little doubt' Hizbullah uses Beirut airport to bring in arms from Iran

2024-07-08

into a conflict to serve Iran's agenda," harnessing all state facilities to advance Iran's project in the region


History of Iran-Hamas ties leaves experts skeptical of Iran's denial of role in attack

History of Iran-Hamas ties leaves experts skeptical of Iran's denial of role in attack

2023-10-23

between Iran and Hamas when the militant group, unlike Iran, did not defend Syrian president Bashar al