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


Iraq arrests ISIS operative accused of inciting deadly US attack

Iraq arrests ISIS operative accused of inciting deadly US attack

2025-05-04

Iraqi special security forces detain ISIS operatives on March 24, 2024. [Security Media Cell


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


Cross-border smugglers continue to plague Diyala's 'Black Valleys'

Cross-border smugglers continue to plague Diyala's 'Black Valleys'

2023-10-18

Drug Affairs Directorate] Iran-funded Iraqi militias are still actively engaged


Iraq fortifies its border with Syria to curb arms, drug smuggling

Iraq fortifies its border with Syria to curb arms, drug smuggling

2024-02-14

. The cement barrier, 12km in length, provides additional security in an area where Iran-aligned militias


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


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


Jurf al-Sakhr, a 'closed-access military base' under Kataib Hizbullah's control

Jurf al-Sakhr, a 'closed-access military base' under Kataib Hizbullah's control

2024-02-01

of Iran-backed Iraqi militias in Jurf al-Sakhr have shone the light once again on the control the militias


Iran's 'smokescreen' strategy continues with so-called Islamic Resistance in Iraq

Iran's 'smokescreen' strategy continues with so-called Islamic Resistance in Iraq

2024-02-16

platform. Last month's deadly attack Iran-aligned militias launched on Tower 22, a US


IRGC completes new military base in Syria's Homs province

IRGC completes new military base in Syria's Homs province

2024-09-12

military base in Syria's Homs province, with allied militias transferring advanced weapons into underground


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


Iranian slogans blanket Sanaa as residents resist ideological 'occupation'

Iranian slogans blanket Sanaa as residents resist ideological 'occupation'

2025-06-14

the people live in abject poverty," he told Al-Fassel. The militia has plundered humanitarian


Syrian forces dismantle IRGC's smuggling networks along Iraqi border

Syrian forces dismantle IRGC's smuggling networks along Iraqi border

2025-06-12

systems. Iran-backed militias have been using the tunnels to transport weapons and drugs


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


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