Iran-backed militias use Iraq-Syria border as 'main smuggling artery'

Iran-backed militias use Iraq-Syria border as 'main smuggling artery'

2023-08-28

, an IRGC official based in Albu Kamal. While there is no precise estimate of the revenue Iran


New independent security agency in Iraq to combat drug trafficking

New independent security agency in Iraq to combat drug trafficking

2023-10-05

of a new agency that will be modeled on Iraq's Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS), a security official told Al


Yemen among 3 countries most contaminated with landmines, other explosives

Yemen among 3 countries most contaminated with landmines, other explosives

2023-09-11

, or if they find remnants of war... they have to inform us so we can organize (clearance) with the various


Iraq safeguards national heritage in post-ISIS era

Iraq safeguards national heritage in post-ISIS era

2023-09-12

looted artifacts are returned to Baghdad. There are thousands of officially registered


Illegal logging turns Syria's forests into 'barren land'

Illegal logging turns Syria's forests into 'barren land'

2023-08-30

to chop down the trees to sell or use for heating, dealing a blow to the nature surrounding Jaabar


Iran restricts gas flow to Iraq, prompting Baghdad to seek alternatives

Iran restricts gas flow to Iraq, prompting Baghdad to seek alternatives

2023-08-29

the funds from Iraq's TBI Bank. Because of sanctions-related banking restrictions, Iran has


'Fuel of the future': Gulf states bet on 'green' hydrogen

'Fuel of the future': Gulf states bet on 'green' hydrogen

2023-08-17

solar and wind energy to produce up to 600 tonnes of green hydrogen a day by the end of 2026, officials


UN nuclear agency 'regrets' lack of Iranian cooperation

UN nuclear agency 'regrets' lack of Iranian cooperation

2023-09-05

of around 90% are required for use in a nuclear weapon. The slowdown in the growth of Iran's


Yemeni women suffering painful childbirth complications receive vital help

Yemeni women suffering painful childbirth complications receive vital help

2023-08-24

-year-old Sanaa resident Suad, who described her ordeal to Al-Fassel using a pseudonym. "I


Hizbullah cracks down on dissent with attempt to silence clerics

Hizbullah cracks down on dissent with attempt to silence clerics

2023-09-11

. "The use of religion ... as a tool to steer the public ... does not accept the existence of other visions


Hizbullah turns blind eye to abundant drugs, crime in Beirut stronghold

Hizbullah turns blind eye to abundant drugs, crime in Beirut stronghold

2023-08-21

A Lebanese security official holds a set of confiscated stickers used for the branding


'Women, Life, Freedom' movement anniversary puts Iranian regime on edge

'Women, Life, Freedom' movement anniversary puts Iranian regime on edge

2023-09-12

dissent as Mahsa's death anniversary gets close," he said. "We won't let her down. To us, she is a martyr


On 9th anniversary of Houthis' coup, Yemen's troubles linger

On 9th anniversary of Houthis' coup, Yemen's troubles linger

2023-09-06

to the hardships residents are facing, he said. The exchange rate for the US dollar currently stands


'Losing Old Sanaa': historic city reels from Yemen war

'Losing Old Sanaa': historic city reels from Yemen war

2023-09-01

spreadsheets listing collapsed houses and battered hotels. Determined to make use of her downtime


Addition of Iran to BRICS 'contentious': analysts

Addition of Iran to BRICS 'contentious': analysts

2023-08-29

of Iran, isolated and under international sanctions, is a "contentious" issue. The BRICS