Iraqi Special Forces personnel complete counter-terror training course in Pakistan

Iraqi Special Forces have completed an over two-month-long training course at the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) in northwestern Pakistan, state-run media reported on Sunday, as both countries eye bolstering military and defense cooperation for regional security. The Iraqi personnel Read More …

Yemen: U.S. launches multiple strikes against Houthi targets

The U.S. launched strikes Saturday in Yemen as President Trump said the U.S. would use “overwhelming lethal force” until Houthis cease shipping attacks. “Today, I have ordered the United States Military to launch decisive and powerful Military action against the Read More …

US CENTCOM Forces Kill ISIS Chief of Global Operations Who Also Served as ISIS

Tampa, Fla. – On March 13, U.S. Central Command forces, in cooperation with Iraqi Intelligence and Security Forces, conducted a precision airstrike in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, that killed the Global ISIS #2 leader, chief of operations and the Delegated Read More …

Austria to allocate millions of euros to Ukraine for mine clearance and grain delivery

Vienna will allocate €5 million to Ukraine for mine clearance efforts and €2 million for grain delivery following a visit by Austria’s Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger to Kyiv on Friday 14 March. Meinl-Reisinger is reported to have arrived on a Read More …

Yemen’s Houthi rebels say ‘any Israeli vessel’ in nearby Mideast waterways again a target

Yemen’s Houthi rebels warned shippers early Wednesday that “any Israeli vessel” traveling through nearby Mideast waters is now a target as Israel continues to block aid to the Gaza Strip. The warning from the Houthis again throws into chaos a Read More …

Israel: IDF seizes weapons and explosives, arrests 12 suspects in West Bank operations

The IDF conducted several counterterrorism operations in the West Bank last night, the military announced on Wednesday. The IDF arrested a dozen suspects involved in terrorist activities and confiscated their weapons. During searches in Kabatiya, soldiers located about 100 kilograms Read More …

Syria: Entire families killed in sectarian violence, UN says

Armed groups killed entire families, including women and children, during an outbreak of sectarian violence in Syria last week, the United Nations’ human rights office said on Tuesday. The bloodshed in the coastal heartland of former ruler Bashar al-Assad saw Read More …

Syria monitor says security forces kill 136 Alawite civilians

A Syria war monitor said Friday that security forces killed 136 members of the Alawite minority, to which toppled president Bashar al-Assad belongs, a day after deadly clashes with gunmen loyal to him triggered a major security operation. The Syrian Read More …

US designates Yemen’s Houthis as ‘foreign terrorist’ organisation

The US has designated Yemen’s Houthi movement, known formally as Ansar Allah, as a “foreign terrorist” organisation, the US Department of State has said. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the department had restored the designation, which carries with Read More …

Israel carrying out mine-clearing operation near Syria border

The Defense Ministry says it is carrying out activities to clear explosives from an area of the Golan Heights near the Syrian border today. Crews are being deployed to areas around the community of Ein Zivan to clear mines and Read More …

The challenge of explosive contamination in Iraq

Iraq’s history of conflicts – the Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988), the Gulf War (1990–1991), the 2003 invasion, and the war against ISIS – has left the country heavily contaminated with explosive remnants. Cluster bombs, landmines, improvised explosive devices, and chemical weapons Read More …

Israel: Terror attack in Haifa, Israeli-Druze kills one, wounds several others

One man was killed and several others were wounded in a terror stabbing attack at Lev HaMifratz Mall in Haifa on Monday morning. Magen David Adom (MDA) EMTs and Paramedics pronounced a 70-year-old male dead at the scene. A police Read More …

PKK declares ceasefire in 40-year conflict with Turkiye

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has declared it will implement a ceasefire with Turkiye, heeding a call from its jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan to disarm. The statement by the outlawed group, published by the pro-PKK Firat news agency (ANF) on Read More …

Israel: Timeline probes October 6, hours leading up to October 7 massacre

The hours leading up to the October 7 infiltration from Gaza and subsequent attacks provide insight into military failures that led to a slow response that day. The evening of October 6: 9:00 p.m. — The Gaza Division intelligence officer Read More …

Syria: New Druze military organization announced in Suwayda

A new military organization was announced by Druze militias in the southern Syrian province of Suwayda, called “The Suwayda Military Council.” During the announcement ceremony, the founders stated that its role would be to protect the Druze communities and guard Read More …

Iraq: Child killed by landmine in Garmian, Kurdistan

On Tuesday, a seven-year-old child, Hamrin Yadigar, was killed by a landmine explosion while playing in the village of Haji Awadi in the Kifri district, Garmian, Iraqi Kurdistan, a local source reported. According to the source, emergency services swiftly reached Read More …

Israel: Six released hostages arrive in Israeli territory

Hostages Avera Mengistu and Tal Shoham were released in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, crossed into Israel, and arrived at the reception point to reunite with their families on Saturday, with Omer Shem Tov, Omer Wenkert, and Eliya Cohen Read More …