August 2017
Iraqi Forces Begin House-to-House Battle in 'Al-Ayadiyah' Against ISIS
Iraqi forces, supported by Shiite militias, have initiated a house-to-house battle in Al-Ayadiyah against ISIS fighters who are heavily fortified in the city. This operation…
Meeting with Farahmand Snaei
Farahmand Snaei, a 51-year-old Baha'i citizen from Gorgan, is currently imprisoned in Rajai Shahr prison after being arrested in 2012. His wife is also incarcerated,…
Iraqi Foreign Minister: 70 Percent of Tal Afar City Liberated
Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari announced that 70% of Tal Afar has been liberated from ISIS, with ongoing military operations supported by US airstrikes. The…
The Last Suspect of the Barcelona Terrorist Attacks Killed by Police
Younes Abouyaaqoub, the main suspect in the Barcelona terrorist attacks, was killed by police four days after the attack that resulted in 15 deaths. The…
Discovery of 120 Gas Canisters in Bomb-Making Workshop of Attackers in Spain
Spanish police discovered 120 gas canisters in a suspected bomb-making workshop linked to recent attacks in Barcelona, where 13 people were killed. The investigation is…
Operation to Retake Tal Afar from ISIS in Iraq Begins
Iraqi security forces have launched a ground operation to retake Tal Afar from ISIS, following airstrikes that began earlier this month. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi…
Issuance of Arrest Warrants for Dozens of Former Officials in Connection with Turkey's Failed Coup
Turkish authorities have issued arrest warrants for 70 former Ministry of Finance employees in connection with last year's failed coup, adding to the ongoing crackdown…
Lebanon Abolishes Law Allowing Rapists to Marry Victims to Avoid Punishment
Lebanon's Parliament has repealed a law that allowed rapists to avoid punishment by marrying their victims, a significant victory for women's rights advocates after years…
Iraqi Interior Minister: Saudi Crown Prince Seeks Baghdad's Mediation to Reduce Tensions with Iran
Iraqi Interior Minister Qassem al-Araji announced that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has requested Iraq to mediate in reducing tensions with Iran. This comes…
Issuance of Arrest Warrants for Dozens More on Charges of Connection to Turkey's Coup
Turkish authorities have issued arrest warrants for 35 individuals, including journalists, linked to last year's failed coup, primarily targeting the media branch of the Gülen…
Israel Grants Asylum to Iranian Blogger Facing Deportation from Turkey
Neda Amin, an Iranian blogger in Turkey, is granted asylum by Israel as she faces deportation back to Iran, which poses significant risks due to…
Haider al-Abadi and Muqtada al-Sadr's Trip to Saudi Arabia
Haider al-Abadi discussed the role of Hashd al-Shaabi in Iraq's future during a meeting with an Iranian media delegation while expressing ignorance about Muqtada al-Sadr's…