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.

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.

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

Lebanese security thwarted massive ISIS plot: Report

The plot includes attacks against a church, a hospital, and several other targets across the country

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

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

Iran dismantles two ISIS militant cells

Efforts to prevent foreign-sponsored unrest and terror attacks in the country continue

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

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

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

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

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.

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

ISIS claims responsibility for attack in northern Iraq

The attack killed nine Iraqi police officers and was set off in Iraq's Kirkuk region

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

US-backed SDF officially suspends anti-ISIS operations with Washington

According to the Pentagon, joint operations are still active but at a reduced level

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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