January 2015
Kurdish Peshmerga Forces Targeted by ISIS in Various Locations in Iraq
ISIS launched attacks on Kurdish Peshmerga forces in Kirkuk, resulting in significant casualties and increased oil prices. The U.S. also reported the death of a…
Warning from Former Obama Advisor Regarding Iran
Former Obama advisors criticized his approach to Iran, arguing he is not tough enough amid rising Iranian influence in the region. They suggest a political…
AFC Rejects Iran's Protest
The AFC has rejected Iran's protest regarding the eligibility of Iraqi player Ala Abdul Zahra, who is alleged to have a doping history. As a…
Hammond: Defeating ISIS in Iraq Will Take Up to 2 Years
British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond stated that defeating ISIS in Iraq will take up to two years, highlighting the current inadequacy of Iraqi military operations…
Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga Recapture Four Areas from ISIS
Kurdish Peshmerga forces in Iraq have successfully recaptured four areas from ISIS in a recent offensive supported by international airstrikes. This operation is significant as…
Deployment of an Iranian Artillery Group in the West to Counter ISIS
The Iranian army has deployed the 33rd artillery group to Kurdistan to counter ISIS threats following their proximity to the Iranian border. This move reflects…
Jahangir Gol: The Politicization of Religion is the Greatest Threat to Global Peace
Jahangir Gol discusses the dangers of religious fanaticism and its politicization, emphasizing that such trends threaten global peace. He reflects on recent violent events and…
The Problem of ISIS Members Returning to Europe
The article discusses the return of ISIS members to Europe and the security risks they pose. Claude Monique, a former French intelligence agent, emphasizes the…
Two Arrested Following Anti-Terror Operation in Australia
Two individuals were arrested in Sydney as part of an anti-terror operation linked to investigations into supporters of militants in Iraq and Syria. The arrests…
Ahmadi-Moghaddam: ISIS Recently Advanced to 40 Kilometers from Iran's Border
Ismail Ahmadi-Moghaddam, the chief of Iran's police, reported that ISIS had recently advanced to 40 kilometers from Iran's border but is now pushed back. Despite…
France Press: Identification of the Perpetrators of the Charlie Hebdo Attack in Northern France
French authorities have identified two brothers as suspects in the Charlie Hebdo attack, while another shooting incident occurred, resulting in one police officer's death. The…
French Police Release Images of Attackers in Paris
French police have identified and released images of two attackers, Saïd and Chérif Kouachi, involved in the Charlie Hebdo attack, while a third suspect, Hamid…
French Police Announce Identification of Attackers in Paris
French police have identified two brothers and a homeless man as the attackers behind the deadly assault on Charlie Hebdo, which left 12 dead and…
The U.S. Investigates Potential Civilian Casualties from Coalition Airstrikes
The U.S. Department of Defense is investigating potential civilian casualties from airstrikes against Islamists in Syria and Iraq. This marks the first acknowledgment by the…
Lebanon Restricts Entry of Syrian Citizens
Lebanon has implemented new visa restrictions for Syrian citizens, limiting their entry and stay in the country amid concerns over the impact of the Syrian…
U.S. Oil Prices Fall Below $50 Per Barrel
Global oil prices have fallen below $50 per barrel for the first time in over five years, with significant impacts on stock markets and the…
Over 90,000 People Killed in Syria and Iraq in 2014
In 2014, over 90,000 people were killed in the ongoing conflicts in Syria and Iraq, with significant civilian casualties reported. The Syrian Observatory for Human…