Iraq signs historic energy deal in step toward breaking free from Iranian power

Iraq signs historic energy deal in step toward breaking free from Iranian power

2025-04-29

includes militias like Harakat al-Nujaba and Kataib Hizbullah. Strategy expert Tariq al


Houthis undermine Baghdad as they seek to expand footprint in Iraq

Houthis undermine Baghdad as they seek to expand footprint in Iraq

2025-04-25

and protection of Iran-backed Iraqi militias, to the detriment of their host country, sources told Al-Fassel


Yazidi boys still struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder

Yazidi boys still struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder

2025-06-04

captivity endured torture, violence and slavery," said Iraqi MP Vian Dakhil, who represents the Yazidis


Lacking ability to confront Israel directly, Iran directs Arab militias to battle on its behalf

Lacking ability to confront Israel directly, Iran directs Arab militias to battle on its behalf

2023-12-29

(where Iran-backed militias have been fighting in support of the Syrian regime), and Hizbullah's loyalty


Anger in Baghdad at Iran-linked attacks on KFC, US brands

Anger in Baghdad at Iran-linked attacks on KFC, US brands

2024-06-17

and international businesses in Baghdad that have been linked to Iran-backed militia Kataib Hizbullah have angered


Iraqi forces continue aggressive pursuit of ISIS operatives

Iraqi forces continue aggressive pursuit of ISIS operatives

2025-04-01

Iraqi soldiers position themselves around an underground tunnel used as an ISIS hideout, October 3


Deir Ezzor residents facing hardship under IRGC militias fear Hamas war repercussions

Deir Ezzor residents facing hardship under IRGC militias fear Hamas war repercussions

2023-10-31

. Local residents accuse Iranian and Syrian regime militias of stealing oil from wells in the province


Major drug bust at Iraq border shows trafficking networks fraying

Major drug bust at Iraq border shows trafficking networks fraying

2025-03-31

. The regime's drug enterprise flourished through its partnership with Iran-backed Iraqi militias


Houthis turn African migrants into unwilling fighters

Houthis turn African migrants into unwilling fighters

2024-12-03

of the population needs assistance and 80% struggle to access basic necessities, the militia uses humanitarian aid


International security partnerships critical to keeping ISIS in check

International security partnerships critical to keeping ISIS in check

2025-03-28

out by US forces, in cooperation with Iraqi intelligence and security forces, in the desert around


New IRGC-backed tribal militia in Deir Ezzor aims to fuel tensions, activists say

New IRGC-backed tribal militia in Deir Ezzor aims to fuel tensions, activists say

2023-10-04

al-Bashir is heading a new militia known as the Hashemite Tribes Regiment, which was recently formed


Iraq intensifies border security to combat drug smuggling from Syria

Iraq intensifies border security to combat drug smuggling from Syria

2025-03-17

Iraqi Border Guards patrol along the Syrian border on March 7. [Border Forces Command


Gulf states bolster naval power amid increasing maritime threats

Gulf states bolster naval power amid increasing maritime threats

2024-11-20

Gulf states are ramping up their naval capabilities as Iran-backed militias deploy advanced weapons


Confusion, disarray among ISIS rank-and-file following top deputy's death

Confusion, disarray among ISIS rank-and-file following top deputy's death

2025-03-24

top deputy Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifai in Iraq's Anbar province, followed by a joint US-Iraqi


Jordan stands firm against Kataib Hizbullah's threats

Jordan stands firm against Kataib Hizbullah's threats

2024-04-14

] Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hizbullah has been trying to undermine security and stability