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Iran unveils new underground airbase
The unveiling of the base comes a few days ahead of the 44th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution
Feb 07, 2023
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Russia, Syria reopen airbase after providing it with AD systems
Years after recapturing the base from ISIS militants, Syrian and Russian officials hope to use the base to defend against Israeli air force attacks on the country’s north
Jan 24, 2023
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Russia shoots down two drones near airbase in Syria
The drones reportedly fired at the Russian military base before being shot down by air defense systems
Jul 21, 2022
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Drones target airbase housing US troops on the outskirts of Baghdad
Attacks against US forces in Iraq have seen an uptick in recent months as resistance groups demand that all foreign occupation forces leave the country for good
Jan 15, 2022
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US combat troops withdraw from Al-Harir airbase in Iraqi Kurdistan
Officials say that the two main airbases used by US troops over the last 18 years of occupation are now under the control of the Iraqi army
Dec 22, 2021
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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
Dec 18, 2021
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Israel bombards southern Damascus
The Israeli attacks on Syria have killed nearly 50 Syrian soldiers in 2022 alone
Dec 20, 2022
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The role of UK intelligence services in the abduction, murder of James Foley 
An investigation into British and American collusion with the terror groups that kidnapped and murdered western hostages in Syria.
Nov 25, 2022
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Israeli jets pound Syria from northern Lebanon
At least two Syrian servicemen were killed and three others injured during the Israeli airstrikes on Shayrat airbase
Nov 14, 2022
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Russia reveals aftermath of Israeli aggression on Damascus
The Russian Reconciliation Center says four Israeli jets targeted the airports of Damascus and Dimas during the recent bombing of the capital
Oct 23, 2022
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Israeli ‘advisors’ enter UAE-controlled Yemeni province: Report
Israeli and US troops are reportedly coordinating with Emirati officials on the looting campaign of Yemeni oil and on establishing a spy base in Socotra Island
Oct 15, 2022
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Turkish-backed rebels attack Hagia Sophia replica in Syria
The decision of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham to target a church in Syria comes years after its alleged claim to have transitioned into a local Syrian rebel group fighting the Syrian government on a non-sectarian basis
Jul 24, 2022
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Israeli officials visit US military base in Qatar despite no normalization pact: Report
The ripple effect of normalized relations between Arab states and Tel Aviv means that countries like Qatar, that have not normalized, will still see Israeli officials roaming their land
Jul 09, 2022
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Israel to sell air defense systems to Saudi Arabia: Report
The report comes amid speculation that a normalization of ties between Riyadh and Tel Aviv is in the making
Jul 02, 2022
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Russia launches airstrikes on Syrian-Turkish border as Moscow reaffirms support for Damascus
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the Kremlin will support Damascus 'in its efforts to regain the territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic'
May 27, 2022
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Iraqi Kurdistan official makes secret trip to Iran: Report
The KDP presidential candidate reportedly assured Iranian officials that the Iraqi Kurdistan region is not being used for US-Israeli spy operations
May 20, 2022
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By restricting Moscow’s moves, Erdogan is playing Russian roulette
If closing part of Turkish airspace to Russian planes is an indication of Ankara's new direction, it may prove fatal for Turkey across several fronts.
Apr 27, 2022
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US forces shoot down unmanned drone near base in western Iraq
Apr 08, 2022
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Blood and oil: why Saudi Arabia will be bombed until the siege on Yemen is lifted
Riyadh refused Washington's pressure to increase oil production, then faced blistering attacks on its oil facilities and infrastructure from Yemen. Under increasing pressure to end its siege on Yemen, what will the Saudis do?
Mar 30, 2022
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Testing the waters: Could Turkey’s Russian relations sink over Ukraine?
Neither friend nor foe, Turkey and Russia have backed opposing sides in several regional conflicts, yet managed to avoid direct confrontation. Now the Ukraine crisis poses a serious challenge.
Mar 22, 2022
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Iran successfully launches second satellite into space
Iran's second satellite in space, Noor 2, was successfully launched amid media rumors of previous failed attempts
Mar 08, 2022
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US F-22 fighter jets arrive in Abu Dhabi to bolster UAE defense
The fighter jets were rapidly deployed to Abu Dhabi, in coordination with Mohammed bin Zayed, in the aftermath of retaliatory attacks by Ansarallah on the UAE
Feb 13, 2022
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Report: France-UAE energy deal talks aim to loot Yemen’s gas resources
The Yemeni province of Shabwa is home to an LNG production site with shares owned by a French company
Feb 06, 2022
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UAE issues summons to social media users sharing video of attack on Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi fears the effect the footage might have on its image as a tourist and business hub
Jan 27, 2022
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Ansarallah strikes back at UAE–Saudi war aggression, warns of further retaliation
Ansarallah has vowed that retaliation will persist for as long as the Saudi and Emirati war coalition continues its attacks on their country
Jan 24, 2022
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US forces in UAE hid in bunkers during Ansarallah strikes on Abu Dhabi
Yemen's information minister said that attack by Yemeni armed forces on the UAE was a legal and legitimate response in retaliation for the UAE's aggressive military actions against the people of Yemen
Jan 22, 2022
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Marib, the last fort in a dirty tug-of-war 
As the Houthis consolidate their Marib gains, foreign aggressors reposition their Yemeni assets and ambitions
Jan 17, 2022
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‘Ridiculous to expect US troops to abandon West Asia’: Former US ambassador
The former US envoy to Syria and Algeria highlights how thousands of US troops remain deployed across West Asia despite promises by Washington to end its forever wars
Jan 07, 2022
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US military camps in Iraq targeted for second time in two days
Sirens sounded in Baghdad for the second time in two days at the US Victory military camp in Baghdad
Jan 05, 2022
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Drones target second US base less than 24 hours after Baghdad airport base attack
The majority of Iraq citizens are opposed to the presence of US soldiers in the country
Jan 04, 2022
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