Iraq, US work to enhance security of regional sea lanes

Iraq, US work to enhance security of regional sea lanes

2024-10-21

Studies director Ghazi Faisal Hussein told Al-Fassel. To achieve this objective, "Iran


Jordan stands firm against Kataib Hizbullah's threats

Jordan stands firm against Kataib Hizbullah's threats

2024-04-14

former Minister of Information Samih al-Maaytah warned that Iran "has an agenda and is trying to create


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


Infighting between militias undermines Iraq's sovereignty

Infighting between militias undermines Iraq's sovereignty

2024-04-06

. [Photo circulated on X] Naji al-Kaabi, a leader with the Iran-backed Asaib


World marks first anniversary of destabilizing October 7 Hamas attack

World marks first anniversary of destabilizing October 7 Hamas attack

2024-10-07

is the threat of war with Iran, which fired more than 200 missiles at Israel October 1 in retaliation


ISIS cells regroup, launch attacks in Syria's Badiya

ISIS cells regroup, launch attacks in Syria's Badiya

2024-10-17

targeted two military headquarters of the Syrian regime in the deserts of al-Mayadeen and al-Quriyah, east


Joint US-UK sanctions hit deputy IRGC commander and key Houthi facilitators

Joint US-UK sanctions hit deputy IRGC commander and key Houthi facilitators

2024-03-12

on international shipping. The United States also blacklisted Ibrahim al-Nashiri, a member


Military incompetence sinking Russia's Black Sea Fleet

Military incompetence sinking Russia's Black Sea Fleet

2024-05-15

-- Ukraine has destroyed one third of Russia's Black Sea Fleet of 80 warships, but Russian leaders do


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


US approves sale of 720 Stinger missiles to Egypt

US approves sale of 720 Stinger missiles to Egypt

2024-09-30

By Al-Fassel


Commercial ships face rough waters as Houthis' attacks disrupt trade

Commercial ships face rough waters as Houthis' attacks disrupt trade

2024-02-27

after it was targeted by the Houthis in the Gulf of Aden. [Saleh al-Obeidi/AFP


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


Continued Iranian weapon smuggling destabilizes region

Continued Iranian weapon smuggling destabilizes region

2023-09-20

of Oman and Yemen, and another passes off the Somali coast, while a third runs through Bab al-Mandeb


Houthis' Red Sea escalation deals blow to Gulf state economies

Houthis' Red Sea escalation deals blow to Gulf state economies

2024-02-04

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani speaks during


Houthis' propaganda machine spins group's failures into blame

Houthis' propaganda machine spins group's failures into blame

2024-02-22

. "The Houthis have learned well from their masters," an Iran-based political science professor told Al-Fassel