As Iran protests turn violent, hundreds of thousands turn out for counter-rallies

Police officers were stoned, torched and beaten by rioters on several occasions

Iraqi army announces foreign combat troops have left Ain al-Assad airbase

The announcement comes as US combat troops stationed in Iraq are expected to switch to an 'advisory role' as per the agreement made between US President Joe Biden and Iraqi PM Mustafa Kadhimi

Former US-trained shadow operatives bolstering the ranks of ISIS in Afghanistan: Report

Thousands of Afghan spies and soldiers left behind by Washington have turned to ISIS as the terror group intensifies attacks against the Taliban

Blowback: Taliban target US intel’s shadow army

The Kabul Airport bombing shows there are shadowy forces in Afghanistan, willing to disrupt a peaceful transition after US troops leave. But what about US intel's own 'shadow army,' amassed over two decades of occupation? Who are they, and what is their agenda?