The Syrian Democratic Forces, tip of the spear in anti-jihadist fight
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, whose dissolution was announced by their leader Mazloum Abdi on Tuesday, were the…
U.S. officially delists Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism
Aug. 24 (UPI) — The U.S. State Department officially delisted Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism on…
Iraq to repatriate 6,000 foreign prisoners held in prisons
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Ministry of Justice has launched legal and diplomatic efforts to repatriate about 6,000…
Iran’s Ghalibaf in Iraq to push regional cooperation
Baghdad — Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Wednesday stressed the importance of strengthening the “new order”…
Terrorists killed in airstrikes in northern Iraq
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Security Media Cell (ISMC) confirmed on Monday that airstrikes successfully eliminated a group…
Al-Maliki proposes national conference on state arms control, backs PM Al Zaidi
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) — Nouri al-Maliki, Secretary-General of the Islamic Dawa Party and head of the State of Law…
Senior Iraqi security delegation heads to Saudi Arabia
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) — A high-level Iraqi security delegation will travel to Riyadh on Thursday, August 13, 2026, to…
Shiite political rift widens over militia disarmament
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) — Minister of Health and National Approach Alliance (Al-Nahj Al-Watani, formerly Al-Fadhila) leader Abdul Hussein Al-Musawi…
Syria arrests nine-member ISIS cell near Israel border
Syrian security forces arrested a nine-member ISIS cell in Khan Arnabah, Quneitra Province, the Syrian Interior Ministry confirmed…
Iraqi bishops consider PM’s invitation for Christians to return
Iraqi Christians at an Easter service. (Photo: Aid to the Church in Need) Catholic bishops in Iraq are due…
As Australia launches landmark Islamic State prosecutions, Germany offers a roadmap for justice
When Islamic State invaded northern Iraq in 2014, their campaign of genocide led to the deaths of 5,000…
What Comes Next? Experts on the Middle East After ISIS
The Islamic State is shrinking. It has lost more than half its territory in Iraq and more than…