Iraq
Syria blames SDF withdrawal for chaos and escapes at al-Hol camp
The camp, located near the Iraqi border, had long housed relatives of suspected Islamic State (IS) members alongside civilians displaced by years of conflict.
Russian nationals among ISIS prisoners in Iraq to be repatriated, officials say
Trump warns Iraq of the dangers Nouri al-Maliki returning, but will he be outmaneuvered? - opinion
US sets Friday deadline for Iraq to form government free of Iran-linked Maliki or face sanctions
ISIS attacks near Raqqa signal growing threat amid US withdrawal - analysis
The Syrian security forces have mostly closed a large camp called Al-Hol, where families linked to ISIS had been confined. Around 15,000 of these family members left, most of them children.
Iraq's FM says Ankara agreed to take back Turkish citizens among IS detainees moved from Syria
Iraq took in the detainees in an operation arranged with the United States after Kurdish forces retreated and shut down camps and prisons that had housed IS suspects for nearly a decade.
Iraq faces political crisis as, months after elections, they still lack clear leadership - analysis
Months after an election in Iraq, there is still no new prime minister or president. The reason for this is that political parties cannot agree on who to appoint.
US continues gradual withdrawal from Syria as major ISIS family camp closes
“The United States on Monday began withdrawing from Qasrak Base in Hasaka, northeastern Syria (Rojava), transferring equipment to Iraq,” Rudaw Kurdish media reported.
Syria announces major drug bust through coordination with Iraq against Captagon trafficking
A source in the Syrian Ministry of Interior told The Media Line that anti-narcotics units carried out what he described as a “high-quality” security operation in Homs province.
Five Kurdish groups form political coalition to challenge Iran’s regime
Five Kurdish Iranian opposition groups unite to form a powerful new coalition against Tehran’s regime, focusing on self-determination and democracy.
Qatar’s ‘Ring of Fire’: The growing influence posing a deadly threat to Israel's security - opinion
If we do not cleanse Israel of the Qatari parasite, we will experience much greater disasters than the October 7 massacre.
Controlled chaos: Terrorism is used as a political tool - opinion
Terrorism isn’t just a security threat; it’s a political tool exploited by actors who profit from instability.
Iran temporarily closes Strait of Hormuz due to 'security precautions,' shipping safety
According to Fars, the IRGC Navy commander declared that, "The weapon that reaches the battlefield on the day of war is different from what is displayed in exercises."
Thirty-four Australians released from a camp holding families of suspected ISIS terrorists in Syria
Hukmiya Mohamed, a co-director of Roj camp, told Reuters that the 34 Australians had been released to their families, who had come to Syria for the release.
