Captagon cartels, weapons pipelines threaten Jordan and the Gulf

Captagon cartels, weapons pipelines threaten Jordan and the Gulf

2026-11-07

By Al-Fassel


Iraq takes custody of many al-Hol detainees as investigations begin

Iraq takes custody of many al-Hol detainees as investigations begin

2026-02-12

Syrian security forces take control of al-Hol camp in the desert region of Hasakeh Province, Syria


Iraq seals Iranian border crossing to halt smuggling

Iraq seals Iranian border crossing to halt smuggling

2026-11-09

Iraqi military units patrol the Maysan border region to enforce the closure of the strategic al


Iraqi judiciary sentences French ISIS members to life imprisonment

Iraqi judiciary sentences French ISIS members to life imprisonment

2026-11-06

nationals accused of terrorism in Baghdad on October 5, 2026. [Ahmad Al-Rubaye / AFP


Iraqi protesters return to Tahrir Square demanding Iranian exit

Iraqi protesters return to Tahrir Square demanding Iranian exit

2026-11-06

day." Strategy expert Tareq al-Shammari noted that this characterization exposes the deep


Kuwait sentences Iran-linked terrorists for assassination plot

Kuwait sentences Iran-linked terrorists for assassination plot

2026-11-02

delivered historic death sentences to Iran-backed conspirators. [Yasser Al-Zayyat / AFP


Iraqi forces assume full control of al-Asad Air Base

Iraqi forces assume full control of al-Asad Air Base

2026-01-30

Iraqi soldiers from the Desert Battalion Special Forces stand next to military vehicles at al-Asad


Syrians return home to lead nationwide reconstruction efforts

Syrians return home to lead nationwide reconstruction efforts

2026-08-14

a poignant homecoming. [Rami Al-Sayed/NURPHOTO VIA AFP] Hopeful Syrians are finally


Houthi threats to Lebanon unmask Iran's proxy war

Houthi threats to Lebanon unmask Iran's proxy war

2026-10-06

and retired Brigadier General Marcel Baloukji told Al-Fassel. "This threat regarding the Houthis


Iraqi F-16s demolish ISIS strongholds with local intelligence

Iraqi F-16s demolish ISIS strongholds with local intelligence

2026-11-03

," military analyst Safaa al-Aasam told Al-Fassel. "Security personnel immediately cross


Houthi attacks near schools destroy Yemen’s future

Houthi attacks near schools destroy Yemen’s future

2026-10-30

By Al-Fassel


Defending the dinar: Iraq partners with US against illicit finance

Defending the dinar: Iraq partners with US against illicit finance

2026-10-28

reforms protect the national dinar. [AHMAD AL-RUBAYE/AFP] Iraq must defend its


Iraqi-US reforms choke IRGC's economic lifeline

Iraqi-US reforms choke IRGC's economic lifeline

2026-10-31

Iraqis process financial transactions at a branch of the national Al-Rashid Bank in Baghdad


US disrupts Iranian shadow banking to sever revenue

US disrupts Iranian shadow banking to sever revenue

2026-10-24

By Al-Fassel


US operations successfully combat illegal exports to Iran

US operations successfully combat illegal exports to Iran

2026-10-22

By Al-Fassel