Despite the defeat of the Islamic State’s self-declared caliphate nearly a decade ago, the group retains sleeper cells in Iraq, Iraqi security officials told Reuters ahead of the US withdrawal.
The IRGC spokesperson shared that “during this war, we reached the conclusion that we definitely need to increase the range of our missiles, and we have now moved in this direction.”
Yoram Schweitzer, an expert on international terrorism, said that the attempted flydubai hijacking was likely inspired by the September 11 attacks and by Osama Bin Laden.
Mizan said Alireza Sepahi and Alireza Raeisi were sentenced to death on charges including "membership in an armed rebel group, and waging war against God through carrying weapons."
The meeting comes a day after Iranian FM Esmail Baghaei said he hoped a “rumor” that Pakistan had deployed troops to Saudi Arabia was untrue, warning that intervention would complicate the situation.
The Yemen government is trying to rally its numerous disconnected frontlines to fight the Houthis. The problem is that the government forces are not well united.
“Hezbollah is not the decision maker,” said Syrian politician Fawaz Tello. “In the end, it implements Iranian policy, and therefore there is no interest in opening any dialogue with it.”
The Saudi-led coalition said that it is providing air cover for Yemeni armed forces on the ground, with 100 fighter jets reported to have taken part in the operation.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi made it clear he had given orders to arrest the perpetrators who drove over a US flag.
The kingdom is searching for friends beyond Washington, for allies ready to put rockets where the rhetoric is and assist in a fight Saudi Arabia considers existential.
Zamir announces IDF intelligence overhaul • Middle East crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels • US pulls all bombers from RAF Fairford air base threatened by alleged Iranian plot
