March 2015
Operation Tikrit; Grounding of Militias, US Air Support
The Tikrit operation, aimed at retaking the city from ISIS, began with significant militia and military involvement but faced delays due to ISIS resistance and…
Iraqi President: US Airstrikes on Tikrit Will Begin Soon
Iraqi President Fouad Massoum announced that US airstrikes against ISIS in Tikrit will begin soon, following reconnaissance flights. The Iraqi army, supported by Iranian-backed militias,…
Commander of Iraqi Shiite Militias: We Do Not Need Americans
Hadi al-Amiri, the commander of the Iraqi Shiite militias, stated that they do not need American support in their fight against the Islamic State in…
War with ISIS Using 'Iranian Weapons'
Hadi al-Amiri, commander of the Badr Brigade, praised Iran's unconditional support in the fight against ISIS while criticizing U.S. involvement. He warned against compromising Iraq's…
Iraqi Army Operations Against Islamic State in Tikrit 'Have Stopped'
Iraqi forces have halted their operations to retake Tikrit from ISIS due to difficulties in countering guerrilla tactics. Shiite militias, including those led by Muqtada…
The U.S. and the 'Possibility' of Regional Cooperation with Iran
As the U.S. approaches a decision on Iran's nuclear program, speculation grows about potential cooperation between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East, particularly…
What Are Iranian Commanders Doing in Iraq?
The article discusses the increasing influence of Iranian military forces in Iraq, particularly in the fight against ISIS, highlighting the collaboration between Iranian advisors and…