February 2015
Sattar Rigi, a Leader of Jaish al-Adl in Pakistan, Arrested
Sattar Rigi, a leader of the militant group Jaish al-Adl, was arrested in Pakistan near the Iranian border. He is accused of multiple terrorist activities…
Islamic State Militants Destroy Ancient Artifacts in Mosul
Islamic State militants have destroyed ancient artifacts in Mosul, claiming they are symbols of idolatry. UNESCO's head has called for an emergency UN Security Council…
Islamic State Group Takes 90 Assyrian Christians Hostage in Syria
The Islamic State group has kidnapped 90 Assyrian Christians in Syria amid ongoing military operations against them by Kurdish forces. This incident highlights the ongoing…
Islamic State Group Abducts Dozens of Syrian Christians
The Islamic State group has abducted dozens of Assyrian Christians in northeastern Syria, with reports indicating between 70 to 90 individuals taken. This incident follows…
Safavi: Nouri al-Maliki Resigned from Iraqi Prime Minister Position at the Request of the Leader
Yahya Rahim Safavi revealed that Nouri al-Maliki resigned as Prime Minister of Iraq at the request of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. This resignation followed…
Death toll from car bombings in Libya rises to 40
A series of car bombings in Quba, Libya, carried out by militants linked to the Islamic State, has resulted in 40 deaths, including six Egyptian…
US: Iraqi Army and Kurds to Begin Mosul Liberation Operations in Spring
The US military expects the Iraqi army and Kurdish Peshmerga to launch a major operation to liberate Mosul from the Islamic State in April or…
Obama: Our War is with Those Who Distort Islam
President Obama clarified that the U.S. is not at war with Islam but with those who distort it, particularly groups like Al-Qaeda and ISIS. He…
Jeb Bush, Potential Candidate for U.S. Elections: I Have Different Views from My Brother and Father
Jeb Bush, a potential Republican presidential candidate, asserts that he has differing views from his brother and father regarding U.S. foreign policy. He emphasizes his…
Armed Attack on Meeting in Denmark Leaves One Dead
An armed attack during a meeting on blasphemy and freedom of expression in Copenhagen resulted in one death and injuries to three police officers. The…
Islamic State Captures the City of Al-Baghdadi in Western Iraq
The Islamic State has captured the city of Al-Baghdadi in Iraq, near a U.S. military base, marking a significant success for the group. Despite U.S.…
Islamic State Forces Capture City in Western Iraq
ISIS has captured over 90% of Al-Baghdadi in western Iraq, advancing towards a U.S.-backed airbase. This escalation highlights the ongoing threat of ISIS in the…
Obama: ISIS Will Be Defeated
President Obama announced that ISIS will be defeated and requested Congress to authorize military action against the group in Iraq and Syria. He emphasized that…
UN: 300 Illegal Migrants Drowned in the Mediterranean Sea
Nearly 300 illegal migrants drowned in the Mediterranean Sea, prompting criticism of Europe's rescue operations by the UN. The incident highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis…
Bashar al-Assad: We Are Informed of Coalition Airstrikes in Syria
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stated that his government is informed of US-led coalition airstrikes against the Islamic State, claiming these attacks could help his regime…
Prayer and Prostration for the Third Imam of Shia Muslims in a Hospital Area in Israel
Over fifty Shia pilgrims prayed at a site in Ashkelon, Israel, believed to be the burial place of Imam Hussein's head. This event highlights the…
Jordan Air Force Commander: We Have Reduced 20% of Islamic State's Capabilities
Jordanian Air Force strikes have reportedly reduced Islamic State's capabilities by 20% following the release of a video depicting the execution of a Jordanian pilot.…
A Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Killed Near Samarra
Seyyed Reza Hosseini-Moghadam, a commander of the IRGC, was killed near Samarra, Iraq, during operations against ISIS. His death highlights ongoing tensions and violence in…
United Arab Emirates Returns to Air Operations Against ISIS
The UAE is resuming air operations against ISIS by sending F-16 jets to Jordan after previously halting its participation due to a hostage crisis. This…
End of Curfew Regulations in Baghdad After Years
The Iraqi government has lifted a decade-long nighttime curfew in Baghdad to restore normalcy, despite a day marred by deadly explosions. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi…
Multiple Bomb Explosions in Baghdad Leave at Least 40 Dead
Multiple bomb explosions in Baghdad on February 6 killed at least 40 people, including a significant suicide bombing in a crowded market. The Islamic State…
From Child Trafficking to Burning Hostages; Where is Extremism Heading?
The article discusses the escalating violence perpetrated by the Islamic State, including horrific acts such as child trafficking and hostage burning. Analysts are concerned about…
Cancer: Iran, Europe, and Central Asia
The article discusses the prevalence of cancer in Iran and its correlation with factors such as age, lifestyle, and healthcare access. It highlights that cancer…
Another Commander of Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga Killed
Brigadier General Hossein Mansour, a senior commander of the Kurdish Peshmerga forces, was killed in clashes with Islamic State militants in Iraq, marking the second…