Iraq, US work to enhance security of regional sea lanes

Iraq, US work to enhance security of regional sea lanes

2024-10-21

, it seeks to dominate Bab al-Mandeb at the southern entrance to the Red Sea via the Houthis, who have been


Hizbullah manipulates Lebanese banking system in service of Iran

Hizbullah manipulates Lebanese banking system in service of Iran

2024-05-08

Al-Fassel. The Iran-backed party employs trusted individuals to keep its illicit


Russia 'cutting deals with Houthis', US Yemen envoy says

Russia 'cutting deals with Houthis', US Yemen envoy says

2024-10-02

By Al-Fassel


UAE and US deepen strategic ties during historic meeting in Washington

UAE and US deepen strategic ties during historic meeting in Washington

2024-10-02

US President Joe Biden shakes hands with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan of the United


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

, Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari said September 27. On Iraq's border with Iran


US approves sale of 720 Stinger missiles to Egypt

US approves sale of 720 Stinger missiles to Egypt

2024-09-30

By Al-Fassel


ISIS cells regroup, launch attacks in Syria's Badiya

ISIS cells regroup, launch attacks in Syria's Badiya

2024-10-17

74,000 square km (about 40% of the area of Syria) and encompasses the provinces of Deir Ezzor, al-Raqa


Iraqi government warns militias against dragging country into war

Iraqi government warns militias against dragging country into war

2024-10-16

and 25 wounded, according to the Israeli army. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani


Embattled Hizbullah chief Nasrallah to make first public speech amid spiraling crisis

Embattled Hizbullah chief Nasrallah to make first public speech amid spiraling crisis

2023-11-02

. A writer and political analyst at Independent Arabia, Sawsan Muhanna, told Al-Fassel: "The historical


Hamas, Houthis open offices in Baghdad under Iranian regime's tutelage

Hamas, Houthis open offices in Baghdad under Iranian regime's tutelage

2024-10-13

Houthi representative in Baghdad Abu Idris al-Sharafi (R) meets with Qais al-Khazaali, the leader


Russia-linked tankers continue to deliver sanctioned oil after Houthi attacks

Russia-linked tankers continue to deliver sanctioned oil after Houthi attacks

2024-09-23

By Al-Fassel


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

in the northern Iraqi village of Kojo in 2021. [Zaid AL-OBEIDI / AFP] During its control


SDF, international coalition conduct live fire drills in Deir Ezzor

SDF, international coalition conduct live fire drills in Deir Ezzor

2024-09-13

Ezzor. [Al-Khabour/X] With a series of joint military drills in eastern Syria's


Sanctioned Hizbullah oil smuggling network generated funds to support terrorist activities

Sanctioned Hizbullah oil smuggling network generated funds to support terrorist activities

2024-09-13

officials involved in these efforts are Muhammad Qasir and Muhammad Qasim al-Bazzal, who manage a channel


IRGC Quds Force commander tries to corral feuding Iraqi proxies

IRGC Quds Force commander tries to corral feuding Iraqi proxies

2024-09-30

Mahdi al-Muhandis on January 16, 2022. [social media] The recent appearance