Middle East


Iran deaths go beyond protesters, hitting bystanders too, witnesses say

 People gather during protest on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

After SDF withdrawal, Syrian government takes control of Al-Hol, ISIS family detention camp

A group of detainees gather at al-Hol camp after the Syrian government took control of it following the withdrawal of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Hasaka, Syria, January 21, 2026.

High-stakes truce between SDF and Syrian forces: Four days to resolve Hasakah issue - analysis

Members of the Syrian government security forces stand guard as a group of detainees gather at al-Hol camp after the government took control of it following the withdrawal of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Hasaka, Syria, January 21, 2026.