Militia
Iran-backed militias in Iraq signal move to place weapons under state control amid US pressure
Iraq is at a turning point as militias begin procedures to disengage from the PMF and potentially hand weapons to the government amid US pressure.
'We are in a war,' alleged Iran-backed militant exclaims in US court
Iraqi Prime Minister urges armed factions to disarm and join state institutions
Iraq at a crossroads over militias, as senior commander is killed in car bombing - analysis
High stakes game: Is Iran sending missiles to militias in Iraq? - analysis
Iran is messaging that it is prepared to keep its arms while also pretending it might comply with demands to rein in its power in Iraq.
Israel involved in conspiracy to divide parts of Syria, Iraqi militia leader claims
Khazali claims the goal of the ‘David Corridor’ is to “reach the Kurdish lands in Iraq and Syria, considering the ongoing cooperation [between Israel and the Kurds]."
IDF's Nasrallah funeral flyover shows things not what they were a year ago - analysis
Statements and speeches at the event have all indicated that Iran’s axis believes that the 'resistance' is not defeated.
Iraq wants Iran-backed factions to lay down weapons, foreign minister says
The push comes with a backdrop of seismic shifts in the Middle East that have seen Iran's armed allies in Gaza and Lebanon heavily degraded and Syria's government overthrown by rebels.
Pro-Iran militias in Iraq may move away from Syria border - analysis
The point of the report is that the Iraqis want to show that the militias who played a role in Syria will now not just be in Iraq, but will be moved away from the border.
Israel strikes Syria, Iraq as part of broad response to Iran
Israel struck several targets across Syria and Iraq as part of its wide-reaching response to Iran.
Libya central bank governor flees in fear for his life, FT says
The crisis over the control of the Central Bank of Libya creates yet another level of instability in the country, a major oil producer.
Iran uses proxy militias in Iraq to pressure the US - analysis
Iran is prodding militias to increase threats to the US in Iraq in order to see if the US will pressure Israel not to strike harder at Hezbollah.
Six injured and at least one Iraqi fighter killed in explosion north of Baghdad
Two different explosive devices were detonated at the checkpoint on Saturday evening, according to the Iraqi Security Media Cell.
China steps up grey-zone warfare to exhaust Taiwan, defense report says
Without resorting to open combat, in recent years, China has been harassing Taiwan in an effort to exhaust them, according to Taiwan.
