February 2017
Iraqi Forces Capture Important Bridge Over Tigris River
Iraqi forces, supported by the U.S., have captured a crucial bridge over the Tigris River in their offensive against ISIS in Mosul. This advance is…
Continued Advance of Iraqi Forces in Western Mosul
Iraqi forces are advancing towards a strategic bridge in western Mosul, aiming to connect the western and eastern parts of the city. This operation is…
Iraqi Prime Minister Orders Airstrikes on ISIS Positions in Syria
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has ordered airstrikes on ISIS positions in Syria in response to recent bombings in Baghdad. The strikes were coordinated with…
Syrian Peace Talks Resume in Geneva After a 10-Month Break
Syrian peace talks have resumed in Geneva after a 10-month break, with Russia dismissing calls for Assad's resignation. The talks aim to address political transition,…
De Mistura: I Do Not Expect Quick Success in the New Round of Syrian Negotiations
Stefan de Mistura, the UN special envoy for Syria, expressed skepticism about achieving quick success in the upcoming peace talks in Geneva. The talks are…
AFC Champions League; Victory for Esteghlal Khuzestan and Defeat for Esteghlal Tehran
Esteghlal Khuzestan won their first match in the 2017 AFC Champions League against Al-Fateh, while Esteghlal Tehran lost to Al-Ahli. Esteghlal Tehran's defeat marks their…
Iraqi Army Reaches Five Kilometers from Mosul Airport
The Iraqi army has advanced to within five kilometers of Mosul airport, recapturing several villages from ISIS. This operation, supported by U.S. airstrikes, marks a…
Dozens Killed in Suicide Bombing in Pakistan; ISIS Claims Responsibility
A suicide bombing at the Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine in Sehwan, Pakistan, killed at least 75 people, with ISIS claiming responsibility. The attack targeted a…
Car Bomb Explosion in Baghdad Leaves at Least 48 Dead
A car bomb in Baghdad killed at least 48 people, with ISIS claiming responsibility and targeting Shiites. This incident follows another bombing just days earlier,…
Lawyer of Mohammad Ali Taheri: Order to Drop Charges Against My Client Issued
The lawyer of Mohammad Ali Taheri, a founder of a controversial spiritual movement, announced that charges against him for serious offenses have been dropped, leaving…
British Defense Minister Expresses Hope for Raqqa Operations to Begin After Its Siege by Spring
The British Defense Minister hopes for the completion of the siege of Raqqa by spring, leading to liberation operations against ISIS. This involves Western-backed rebels…
Australia Revokes Citizenship of ISIS Member for the First Time
Australia has revoked the citizenship of Khaled Sharouf, a dual Australian-Lebanese national and member of ISIS, marking the first such action against an ISIS member.…
Three Turkish Soldiers Killed in Russian Airstrike in Syria
Three Turkish soldiers were killed in a Russian airstrike during an operation against the Islamic State in Syria. The incident highlights the lack of coordination…
Civilian Casualties and Injuries in Afghanistan; 'Unprecedented in Recent Years'
The UN report reveals a dramatic increase in civilian casualties in Afghanistan, with nearly 11,500 affected in 2016, one-third of whom are children. The report…
Mehdi Khazali, Critic Political Activist, Arrested
Mehdi Khazali, a prominent critic of the Iranian regime, has been arrested and is on a hunger strike in protest. His arrest follows his calls…
Continuing Criticism of Sentencing Journalists to Flogging in Iran
Criticism of the Iranian government's sentencing of journalists to flogging continues, with international organizations like the International Federation of Journalists and Amnesty International calling for…
Vida Mehran-Nia: My husband, Ahmadreza Jalali, has been sentenced to death
Vida Mehran-Nia reports that her husband, Ahmadreza Jalali, has been sentenced to death by an Iranian judge. Jalali, a researcher from Sweden, has been on…
U.S. Defense Department Says Civilians 'Probably' Killed in Recent Yemen Attack
The U.S. Defense Department acknowledged the possibility of civilian casualties, including women and children, in a recent military operation against Al-Qaeda in Yemen. This attack,…