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The terrorism pretext: US-ISIS-Kurdish nexus preserves occupation of Syria
It's getting harder to ignore. The persistent ISIS presence in the Syrian desert only serves US aims to continue its military occupation and support for Kurdish separatism.
Feb 03, 2023
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Why was British ISIS member ‘Jihadi George’ tried in a US court?
The decision to try one of the so-called “Beatles” ISIS members in the US was to conceal his previous links to British intelligence and his role in their regime-change efforts in Syria.
Feb 02, 2023
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US-backed SDF counters ISIS resurgence in Syria’s northeast: Report
Many questions have been raised about the extremist group's resurgence, coming at a time when the US army is looking to cement its presence in Syria's oil-rich northeast
Feb 02, 2023
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Lebanese security thwarted massive ISIS plot: Report
The plot includes attacks against a church, a hospital, and several other targets across the country
Jan 30, 2023
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Iraqi PM replaces Central Bank governor in midst of economic crisis
While the weakening of Iraq's dinar falls in the spectrum of a rising US dollar, sanctions targeting Iraqi banks and restrictions on transfers have exacerbated the problem
Jan 23, 2023
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Syrian intelligence takes out high-ranking ISIS leader in Deraa
The ISIS leader was reportedly responsible for several assassinations and targeted killings in the area
Jan 20, 2023
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Iran dismantles two ISIS militant cells
Efforts to prevent foreign-sponsored unrest and terror attacks in the country continue
Jan 20, 2023
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Ericsson provision for ISIS bribery probe hints smaller fine
In 2019, Ericsson disclosed that it had conducted investigations of its Iraqi units, yet the DoJ classified the investigation as insufficient
Jan 12, 2023
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Iraqi authorities dismantle ISIS networks in Kurdistan region
Security officials in Iraq's Kurdistan region reported the arrest of four people who are allegedly connected to two ISIS networks planning attacks in the country
Jan 10, 2023
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Syrian army patrol ambushed by ISIS in Al-Badia, at least one soldier killed
Although ISIS operates in small pockets across the Al-Badia desert, it is limited to hit-and-run tactics and is unable to launch an offensive
Jan 08, 2023
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US displeased with Turkiye’s diplomatic approach to end Syrian crisis
The recent meeting between the defense ministers of Turkiye, Russia, and Syria in Moscow also worried the Syrian opposition, which described Turkiye's approach as treacherous
Jan 04, 2023
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Exclusive interview with Hezbollah commander in Iraq: ‘The Americans did not fight ISIS’
The Cradle speaks with a senior Hezbollah military official in Iraq on the crucial role played by Iran’s late Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani in leading the resistance against ISIS.
Jan 04, 2023
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Suspected ISIS attack on oilfield in eastern Syria kills ten workers
This came just one day after the start of a Kurdish-led offensive against the extremist group
Dec 30, 2022
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ISIS claims responsibility for attack in northern Iraq
The attack killed nine Iraqi police officers and was set off in Iraq's Kirkuk region
Dec 19, 2022
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SDF arrests ISIS emir in joint US-Kurdish operation
On 21 November, Russian and US officials called on Ankara to show restraint in northern Syria and Iraq following a wave of attacks by the Turkish army
Dec 13, 2022
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US-backed SDF officially suspends anti-ISIS operations with Washington
According to the Pentagon, joint operations are still active but at a reduced level
Dec 02, 2022
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Lebanese parliament again fails to elect president, pushing nation deeper into crisis
As Lebanon sinks deeper into crisis, US officials have said that once the 'complete disintegration of the state' happens, Lebanon can be 'rebuilt from the ashes, freed from the curse of Hezbollah'
Dec 01, 2022
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Syrian Kurds halt operation against ISIS
General Mazloum Abdi blamed the US for not having done enough to stop the Turkish cross-border operations in Syria
Nov 26, 2022
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Iraqi air force strikes four ISIS hideouts in northern region
This operation was conducted in retaliation over the ISIS attack that killed two members of the Iraqi army two days prior
Nov 21, 2022
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Global economic crisis pushes Palestinian refugee agency into ‘danger zone’: UN
According to the head of UNRWA, Palestinian refugees are likely to be 'de-prioritized' by donor countries as a result of the war in Ukraine
Nov 18, 2022
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Iraq launches next phase of anti-ISIS operation
ISIS seized control of vast parts of Iraq in 2014 during its brazen rise to power, but the armed group was declared territorially defeated in 2017
Nov 17, 2022
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Afghanistan living world’s most severe hunger crisis: UN
Over half of Afghanistan's population are facing starvation after western powers blocked Afghanistan from receiving that funded 70 percent of the government budget
Nov 11, 2022
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Iran’s Reformist Party seek referendum to end ‘crisis’ over protests
Iran also announced that the country would file a direct lawsuit against the US for its direct involvement in the unrest
Nov 09, 2022
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Iran arrests 26 ISIS members linked to Shiraz attack
Iranian authorities disclosed that the culprits responsible for the attack are from Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan
Nov 07, 2022
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Lebanese PM calls on Arab League for help to get out of crisis
Lebanon has been going through a severe economic crisis that has worsened amid a fuel shortage
Nov 02, 2022
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Arab League chief calls for more efforts to resolve Syrian crisis
Ahmed Aboul Gheit spoke of a "dangerous triad" that includes food, energy, and climate
Nov 02, 2022
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Clashes resume in Deraa as Syrian forces tighten grip around ISIS
ISIS was officially defeated in Iraq in 2017, and two years later in Syria, but sleeper cells of the extremist group still exist in various locations
Nov 01, 2022
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Bombing attempt foiled in Shiraz coincided with ISIS shooting: IRGC
A new surge in violent attacks shakes Iran, as ‘peaceful protests’ make way for bombs and terror incidents
Oct 28, 2022
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ISIS terror attack on Shah Cheragh shrine will not go unanswered: Tehran
The terror attack came just hours after riot police clashed with protesters in the hometown of the late Mahsa Amini, whose death sparked the ongoing unrest
Oct 27, 2022
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Violence and an economic crisis threatens Syria, UN warns
The water scarcity has also impacted crops with the lowest wheat harvest since the war began as well as the livelihoods of farmers under threat
Oct 26, 2022
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