Gulf countries take back seat on Syria route
Gulf countries appear to favor a wait-and-see approach hinging on two unknowns: Trump's new US policy on Syria, and Russia’s capability to broker a deal
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'Daesh supporter' killed in Riyadh after resisting arrest
Police officers in Riyadh have killed a suspected Daesh supporter and arrested his accomplice,. The incident occurred in a furnished apartment building in the Al-Rayyan district after a worker reported that one of the men had declared …
Iraq to continue striking Daesh targets in Syria, Abadi says
Iraq will continue to hit Islamic State (IS, Daesh) targets in Syria, as well as in neighbouring countries if they give their approval, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Wednesday, Channel NewsAsia …
Members of bandit underground detained in Dagestan
Participants in a so-called "sleeping" unit of bandit underground, related to the Islamic State (IS, Daesh) were detained on Sunday, the National Anti-Terror Committee said, TASS reports. "The group united four residents …
New Iraqi push on Daesh-held Mosul centre
Iraqi forces have launched a new push in their battle to capture western Mosul from so-called Islamic State (IS, Daesh), BBC reports. Joint operations command (JOC) spokesman Brig-Gen Yahya Rasool told state TV on …
Air airports safe?
War in Middle East could move to Europe, US transportation hubs
Russia-backed Syrian army completely liberates Palmyra from Daesh
The Syrian Army, supported by the Russian Aerospace Forces, has completed the operation to liberate the historic city of Palmyra from Daesh terrorists, according to the Kremlin spokesman citing Russian Defense Minister Sergei …
Syrian forces re-enter historic part of Palmyra
Syrian government forces battling the Daesh group re-entered Palmyra on Thursday in their quest to again take the historic town they had lost to the militants in December, Associated Press reported citing state media. The SANA news …
Turkey warns US against partnering with PYD
Turkey is continuing discussions with the U.S.-led coalition and Russia over possible scenarios on liberating Raqqa from Daesh
Syrian government forces capture Palmyra citadel from Daesh
Syrian government forces along with their allies have recaptured Palmyra citadel from Daesh on Wednesday, securing complete control of the firing range over the city of Palmyra, Sputnik reports. The government forces also took …
Iraqi forces advance to west Mosul along 3 axes, prepare for tough fight
The Iraqi military is attacking Daesh in western Mosul from three directions and is likely to face fierce fighting, Operation Inherent Resolve commander Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend said at a press …
Trump can’t do it all: Fight the Islamic State, counter Iran and put America first
There is no all-of-the-above option. Something will have to give
Trump vows to 'totally obliterate' ISIS from the face of the earth
Pentagon prepares to give him a plan that could boost U.S. forces in Syria
US troops have come 'under fire' in and around Mosul, official says
U.S. troops have come "under fire" and have "returned fire" in and around Mosul as allied forces try to retake the city from ISIS, a U.S. military spokesperson said on Wednesday, Fox News reported. “When …
Enough With The Russia Nonsense
Trump is able to both recognize and respect the declared interests of those on the other side
Turkey Continues Tough Battle Against IS
Daesh has held thousands of civilians inside al-Bab
Saudi FM questions why Iran never attacked by terrorists, hints at 'deal'
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Adel Jubeir suggested that a possible deal could be preventing Iran from being attacked by terrorist organizations such as Daesh and al-Qaeda, Sputnik reports. The move …
Iran's Zarif says use of chemical weapons in Syria cannot be condoned
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif, pointing to Sunni Islamist militants in Syria fighting against its allies in Damascus, told the Munich Security Conference that the use of chemical weapons could never be …
Iraq launches operation to retake western Mosul from ISIS
Iraqi forces have launched a major military operation to retake the western part of Mosul from Daesh, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced, RT reports. “We announce the start of a new phase in the operation, …
Daesh suffers more setbacks as the Syrian Army advances on Palmyra
Daesh setbacks continued on Friday, as the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and Hezbollah advanced further east towards the ancient city of Palmyra, Al-Masdar reports. Led by their 5th Legion, the Syrian Arab Army stormed the Al-Kalaabiyah …
