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Iraq's militia disarmament won't stop Iran using proxies across Middle East - analysis

Iran is activating allied militias in Iraq to launch drones at Saudi Arabia and Kurdistan, while threatening Jordan, Syria, Israel and US forces.

Security personnel stand guard on the day of a funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 in Israeli and US airstrikes, in Najaf, Iraq, July 8, 2026.
Drones displayed by Syria's Interior Ministry after authorities said they were seized during an operation that foiled an alleged cross-border weapons smuggling attempt near the al-Tanf border crossing with Iraq, July 16, 2026.

Damascus calls Hezbollah ‘terrorist militia’, partners with Iraq to stop arms smuggling

Syrian security forces seize a Hezbollah weapons shipment near the Syrian-Iraqi border, July 16, 2026.

Syria intercepts massive Hezbollah arms shipment hidden inside oil tanker from Iraq

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri meets with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani in Beirut, Lebanon, July 2, 2026.

Syrian FM visits Beirut after Trump suggests Damascus should fight Hezbollah


Russian naval deployment en route to escalate Aleppo destruction

"This is not a friendly port call. In two weeks, we will see a crescendo of air attacks on Aleppo as part of Russia's strategy to declare victory there," a NATO diplomat said.

Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov in international waters off the coast of Northern Norway.

IDF retaliates against Syrian regime after mortars land in Golan Heights

A military source stated that the mortar fire was likely accidental spillover from battles between Assad regime forces and rebels in Syria's civil war.

A pair of US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles fly over northern Iraq after conducting airstrikes in Syria

Mortar reportedly hits Israel's Golan shortly after Syrian ceasefire starts

The Syrian army said a seven-day "regime of calm" would be applied across Syria, and it reserved the right to respond using all forms of firepower to any violation by "armed groups".

Smoke rises during fighting in the village of Ahmadiyah in Syria, as seen from the Israeli side of the border fence between Syria and the Golan Heights [File]

Analysis: Long-term prospect for Syria remains bleak

Leading Israeli analysts are not optimistic that the cease-fire will hold over the long run or lead to a peaceful political settlement of the war.

A Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) fighter walks near graves of fellow fighters during a visit to a YPG graveyard in Qamishli, Syria

US, Russia clinch deal seeking to end Syrian civil war

The deal followed talks that stretched late into Friday night and several failed attempts to hammer out a deal over the past two weeks.

US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

'Iran, aided by proxy terrorist groups, biggest existential threat to Israel'

Terrorism wave in Jerusalem on the decline, says Foreign Affairs & Defense Committee chair.

Iran launches missile from undisclosed location

Report: IDF attacked Hezbollah convoy in Syria

The convoy was reported to be transferring weapons in the Damascus area.

A Hezbollah member carries his weapon on top of a building in Bekaa Valley

Report: Israeli Air Force attacked Syrian weapons facility over weekend

The report added that Syrian defense systems identified Israeli aircraft within their airspace but refrained from firing.

US-made F-16 fighter jets in action.

IDF tank used in 1982 battle in Lebanon, famous for MIAs, to be returned by Russia

News of the tank’s return comes ahead of Netanyahu’s scheduled visit to Moscow in two weeks.

Ex-Israeli ERA-armored M48 tank. Tank was captured during the Battle of Sultan Yacoub.

'First signs of new cold war emerging in Syria,' former senior IDF commander warns

Maj.-Gen. (res.) Noam Tibon, former head of Northern Formation, calls on powers to divide Syria, Iraq into smaller ethnic states.

Maj.-Gen. (res.) Noam Tibon