March 2015
UN Secretary-General Meets with Iraqi Prime Minister in Baghdad
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited Baghdad to meet with Iraqi leaders amid ongoing military operations against ISIS in Tikrit. The visit highlights international attention on…
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…
Qasem Soleimani, the Hero of a Heterogeneous Coalition
The article discusses the recent emergence of Qasem Soleimani as a prominent figure in Iranian and Iraqi politics, highlighting his historical role and the implications…
The Battle of Tikrit
The battle for Tikrit has seen Shiite militias, particularly Ala'a al-Haq, take a central role, while the Iraqi army has remained on the sidelines. The…
Iraqi Forces Launch Operation to Retake Tikrit
Iraqi forces, including the army, Shia militias, and Sunni tribes, have launched an operation to reclaim Tikrit from the Islamic State. This operation is significant…