Syria's de facto new leader used al-Qaeda for his personal gain

Syria's de facto new leader used al-Qaeda for his personal gain

2025-01-03

with other extremist factions in an effort to subsume, banish or eradicate them. There are even


ISIS cells continue to collect funds under false pretexts

ISIS cells continue to collect funds under false pretexts

2024-12-30

violated Islamic principles governing zakat collection and distribution," Humaidan said, but has "betrayed


In Syria, upstart al-Sharaa wields authority over rival extremists ISIS

In Syria, upstart al-Sharaa wields authority over rival extremists ISIS

2025-01-31

efforts to protect minorities, including Shia and Christians, come as it attempts to rebrand itself yet


US offers $35 million for information on senior IRGC commanders

US offers $35 million for information on senior IRGC commanders

2024-12-23

allies, including a deadly January 2007 assault in Karbala, Iraq. He orchestrated a 2011


US approval of Kuwait military vehicle maintenance deal fortifies Gulf alliance

US approval of Kuwait military vehicle maintenance deal fortifies Gulf alliance

2025-01-27

" (ISIS). The Gulf state also serves as a key partner in counterterrorism efforts, according


Leaked emails shed light on IRGC's oil sanctions evasion methodology

Leaked emails shed light on IRGC's oil sanctions evasion methodology

2025-01-24

," the Panama-flagged "Remy" falsified documents claiming its cargo came from Iraq's Basra region, Reuters


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


No place for ISIS as Syria's new leader seeks wider acceptance

No place for ISIS as Syria's new leader seeks wider acceptance

2025-01-13

. The "Islamic State of Iraq and Syria" (ISIS) has not been included in the outreach efforts Ahmed al-Sharaa


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

. The extremist group's new fundraising efforts, often concealed as appeals for "humanitarian aid" for residents


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


ISIS's once-roaring propaganda operations dwindle to a whisper

ISIS's once-roaring propaganda operations dwindle to a whisper

2024-12-02

province. [SDF] The digital presence of the "Islamic State of Iraq and Syria" (ISIS


ISIS is losing control of its online operations, recent US arrests reveal

ISIS is losing control of its online operations, recent US arrests reveal

2024-11-26

defeat, and as its successive top-tier leaders have been systematically targeted, analysts note that its


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


Islamic leaders condemn ISIS for perverting religious teachings

Islamic leaders condemn ISIS for perverting religious teachings

2024-12-18

by the so-called "Islamic State of Iraq and Syria" (ISIS). Leading clerics say the group's


Saudi Arabia, Iraq deepen economic ties as counterpoint to Iranian regime's agenda

Saudi Arabia, Iraq deepen economic ties as counterpoint to Iranian regime's agenda

2024-09-16

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (center) meets with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin