December 2023
Turkey Arrests 29 Suspects Linked to ISIS
Turkey has arrested 29 individuals suspected of links to ISIS during operations across nine provinces, with some planning attacks on churches and synagogues. This comes…
Islamic Republic-Linked Parties Win in Iraqi Provincial Council Elections
Islamic Republic-affiliated parties won a significant majority in Iraq's provincial council elections held on December 18, marking a critical moment in Iraqi politics. This election,…
Turkish Warplanes Target PKK Positions in Northern Iraq
Turkey launched airstrikes against PKK positions in northern Iraq following high-level security talks with Iraq. The strikes targeted 14 suspected PKK sites, aiming to disrupt…
Iraq's Shiite ruling coalition secures over 100 seats in provincial councils
Iraq's ruling Shiite coalition has won at least 101 seats in recent provincial council elections, with significant support from paramilitary groups aligned with Iran. This…
Global Passport Credibility; Iran's Open Data: The Islamic Republic Ranks 96th
A report from 'Open Data Iran' reveals that Iran's passport ranks 96th globally, with only 13 passports being less credible. The UAE leads in the…
Iraq Elections; AFP: Pro-Iran Factions Expected to Strengthen
Iraq held its first provincial council elections in a decade, with expectations that pro-Iran Shiite factions will gain strength amid widespread public frustration and corruption.…
CENTCOM Commander Visits Iraq and Syria for 'Condition Assessment' of U.S. Bases
General Michael Erik Kurilla, the head of CENTCOM, visited U.S. military bases in Iraq and Syria to assess security conditions amid rising attacks from Iranian-backed…
Rocket Attack on Baghdad's Green Zone; US Embassy: Iraqi Government Must Ensure Diplomatic Security
The US Embassy in Baghdad urged the Iraqi government to secure the safety of foreign diplomats after a rocket attack on the Green Zone. No…
Egyptian Presidential Election; Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Seeks to Maintain Power Until 2030
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is poised to win the upcoming Egyptian presidential elections, allowing him to maintain power until 2030. Despite economic challenges and public dissatisfaction,…
French Interior Minister: We are Permanently Threatened by 'Islamist Terrorism', Extremists are Mostly Mentally Ill
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin highlighted the ongoing threat of Islamist terrorism following a recent attack in Paris that resulted in a death and injuries.…