March 2015
Islamic State Forces Kill 40 in Syria
ISIS militants attacked the village of Al-Mabouja in central Syria, killing 40 civilians, including women and children. This incident highlights the ongoing violence and instability…
Canada Joins Airstrikes Against the 'Islamic State' in Syria
Canada has expanded its airstrikes against the 'Islamic State' in Syria following a parliamentary vote, with Prime Minister Stephen Harper emphasizing the need to combat…
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…
Saudi Arabia's Strong Criticism of Putin's Letter to Arab Summit
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister criticized Putin for his contradictory stance on Middle Eastern issues, particularly regarding Syria and support for Assad. This comes after Putin…
Islamists Capture Idlib City
Islamist groups, including Al-Qaeda's branch, have captured Idlib city after intense fighting with Syrian government forces. This marks a significant shift in control, as it…
Assad: We Are Ready to Negotiate with the U.S.
Bashar al-Assad has expressed readiness to negotiate with the U.S. regarding the Syrian civil war, following mixed signals from Washington about engaging with his government.…
"Islamic Caliphate" and Efforts to Recruit Children
The Islamic State has recruited at least 400 children under 18 this year, using them for military training and propaganda. This recruitment is a response…
The Death Toll from the Attack on Tourists in Tunisia Reaches 21
A deadly attack at the Bardo National Museum in Tunisia resulted in the deaths of at least 21 individuals, including 17 foreign tourists. The assailants,…
U.S. State Department Spokesperson: Negotiation with Bashar al-Assad is Out of the Question
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry suggested negotiations with Bashar al-Assad are necessary for peace in Syria, but State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki clarified that…
John Kerry: Ultimately, Negotiations with Bashar al-Assad are Necessary
John Kerry emphasized the necessity of negotiating with Bashar al-Assad to end the violence in Syria, despite the ongoing military conflict and significant casualties. The…
Iraqi Kurdistan: ISIS Has Used Chlorine Gas Against Peshmerga
The Kurdistan Region of Iraq has reported that ISIS used chlorine gas as a chemical weapon against Peshmerga forces during a suicide attack. This incident…
CIA Chief: The U.S. Does Not Want Extremists to Replace the Syrian Regime
John Brennan, CIA Director, expressed U.S. concerns about the potential rise of extremist groups in Syria following a possible collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime. The…
13,000 People Have Died Under Torture in Syrian Government Prisons
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that around 13,000 individuals, including children, have died under torture in Syrian prisons since protests began against Bashar…
United Nations: Syrian Criminals Will Face Justice
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, has promised that war criminals in Syria will eventually face justice, despite criticism of…
Assessment of the Negotiation Process Between Iranian and American Delegations in Switzerland
The article discusses the ongoing negotiations between Iranian and American delegations in Switzerland regarding a nuclear agreement. Ilan Berman from the Council on Foreign Relations…
Iraqi Forces Enter Tikrit City
Iraqi forces, supported by Shia militias, have entered Tikrit after ten days of fighting against ISIS. This advance is significant as it allows for preparations…
Communication Lines of ISIS Between Syria and Iraq Have Been Cut
The U.S.-led coalition has successfully cut off ISIS's communication lines between Syria and Iraq, significantly weakening their operational capabilities. This operation also led to the…
Reasons for the Jordanian Foreign Minister's Visit to Iran
Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh visited Iran to discuss regional cooperation against ISIS and the ongoing Iran-US negotiations. This visit highlights Jordan's evolving role in…
Rouhani's Assistant: Iraq is Currently Our Identity, Culture, and Capital
Ali Yunusi, an assistant to President Rouhani, declared Iraq as integral to Iran's identity and culture, emphasizing the need for unity or conflict between the…
Islamic State Forces Destroy Ancient City of Hatra
Islamic State forces have reportedly destroyed the ancient city of Hatra in Iraq, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This follows previous reports of the destruction…
Iraqi Government: Destruction of Ancient Artifacts in Nimrud by ISIS
The Iraqi government has reported that ISIS has begun destroying ancient artifacts in Nimrud, an important Assyrian site, using bulldozers. This act of cultural destruction…
Operation to Liberate Salahuddin Province in Iraq Begins
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has announced the start of military operations to liberate Salahuddin province from the Islamic State group, emphasizing the need for…