ISIS twists ancient Islamic tax to extort religious minorities

ISIS twists ancient Islamic tax to extort religious minorities

2024-12-21

] The "Islamic State of Iraq and Syria" (ISIS) has twisted an ancient Islamic tax called jizya in order to extort


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


Russia's bloody legacy in Syria shows perils of self-serving partnerships

Russia's bloody legacy in Syria shows perils of self-serving partnerships

2024-12-20

-led international coalition fought to oust the "Islamic State of Iraq and Syria" (ISIS) from Syria


US, Iraq continue with joint mission to eradicate ISIS

US, Iraq continue with joint mission to eradicate ISIS

2024-09-14

, September 1. [Iraqi Security Media Cell] Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia


Iraqi leaders call for deescalation as IRGC-aligned militias agitate

Iraqi leaders call for deescalation as IRGC-aligned militias agitate

2024-09-17

, Iraqi clerics and leaders have urged the government to distance itself from the scourge of war


Iranian regime's proxies seek to harm Baghdad-Washington strategic partnership

Iranian regime's proxies seek to harm Baghdad-Washington strategic partnership

2024-09-09

. Iraq has been working with the United States to determine a common vision for managing the anti-ISIS


Post-ISIS restoration of Mosul cultural heritage charts significant progress

Post-ISIS restoration of Mosul cultural heritage charts significant progress

2024-10-31

. The Iraqi government attaches great importance to the restoration of Mosul's heritage and historical


Iranian proxies spar over control of clandestine Iraq-Syria border crossings

Iranian proxies spar over control of clandestine Iraq-Syria border crossings

2024-09-19

the illegal border crossings to smuggle weapons and missiles and use them to provoke wars," he said, while


Beyond Iran: Iraq's multi-pronged approach to energy independence

Beyond Iran: Iraq's multi-pronged approach to energy independence

2024-08-21

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and government officials inaugurate the gas processing


IRGC Quds Force commander tries to corral feuding Iraqi proxies

IRGC Quds Force commander tries to corral feuding Iraqi proxies

2024-09-30

, and their non-engagement in the Israel-Hamas war. Unlike their newer counterparts, the "veteran


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


SDF, international coalition conduct live fire drills in Deir Ezzor

SDF, international coalition conduct live fire drills in Deir Ezzor

2024-09-13

of al-Hasakeh, the Observatory said. This comes as part of efforts to fortify bases


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


Iraq tightens down on cross-border drug smuggling

Iraq tightens down on cross-border drug smuggling

2024-08-19

in the region," Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said during a July 22 gathering of regional


IRGC continues to transfer arms to allied militias in Syria via Iraq

IRGC continues to transfer arms to allied militias in Syria via Iraq

2024-08-24

] The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) continues to transfer weapons to Syria from Iraq and distribute