Iran’s proxy strategy in Iraq is faltering amid militia self-interest

Iran’s proxy strategy in Iraq is faltering amid militia self-interest

2025-12-08

, for Qassem Soleimani, commander of Iran’s Quds Force, and Abu Mahdi al-Mohandis, deputy head of Iraq’s Hashd


ISIS's ideology constricts young lives at al-Hol and Roj camps

ISIS's ideology constricts young lives at al-Hol and Roj camps

2024-11-22

A woman walks with her daughter at the al-Hol camp in Syria's al-Hasakeh province on October 10


Intelligence infiltration, betrayals accelerate ISIS’s internal collapse

Intelligence infiltration, betrayals accelerate ISIS’s internal collapse

2025-12-11

An aerial view taken on November 1, 2019, shows the site where ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi


Houthis' vulnerability: Iran's proxy and the cause of Yemen's suffering

Houthis' vulnerability: Iran's proxy and the cause of Yemen's suffering

2025-12-04

Al-Fassel


Syria joins global coalition against ISIS: A new era of hope

Syria joins global coalition against ISIS: A new era of hope

2025-12-03

Al-Fassel


With al-Assad's collapse, Iranian regime sees investments, regional clout crumble

With al-Assad's collapse, Iranian regime sees investments, regional clout crumble

2024-12-12

of the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad has left one of its key backers, the Islamic Republic, in a quandary


Leadership failures prevent al-Qaeda resurgence

Leadership failures prevent al-Qaeda resurgence

2024-05-21

Boys play at the site of the demolished compound of slain former al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden


Tahrir al-Sham roiled by internal divisions, popular rejection

Tahrir al-Sham roiled by internal divisions, popular rejection

2024-09-19

Tahrir al-Sham is using the police apparatus of its so-called salvation government, seen here


For ISIS victims, al-Baghdadi family interviews reopen wounds

For ISIS victims, al-Baghdadi family interviews reopen wounds

2024-02-26

for the group to regain its previous strength," Baghdad resident Hassan Sami told Al-Fassel. ISIS


Houthi broadcasts are a moral failure

Houthi broadcasts are a moral failure

2025-12-01

] Satellite complicity betrays principles Yemen's Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani has


IRGC strengthens Houthi alliance: Terrorizing Yemen, destabilizing the region

IRGC strengthens Houthi alliance: Terrorizing Yemen, destabilizing the region

2025-10-28

Chief of Staff Youssef Hassan al-Madani that the IRGC is fully prepared "to reinforce spiritual


Experts warn Iraq against illicit Iran banking partnerships

Experts warn Iraq against illicit Iran banking partnerships

2025-12-04

economy posed by transactions with Iranian banks, experts told Al-Fassel. Due to direct ties


Syria's de facto new leader used al-Qaeda for his personal gain

Syria's de facto new leader used al-Qaeda for his personal gain

2025-01-03

A man takes a picture with his mobile phone of Syria's de facto new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa


Iraqi government confronts Iran-backed militia after deadly attack on state building

Iraqi government confronts Iran-backed militia after deadly attack on state building

2025-08-07

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani chairs an emergency security meeting on July 27


Breaking the cycle: Repatriation weakens ISIS's grip on vulnerable populations

Breaking the cycle: Repatriation weakens ISIS's grip on vulnerable populations

2025-11-28

An elderly woman and a child sit by their belongings, preparing to leave al-Hol camp in Syria's