August 2017
Iraqi Prime Minister Announces Complete Liberation of Tal Afar
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced the complete liberation of Tal Afar from ISIS control after a two-week military operation. This victory signifies the reclaiming…
Human Rights Defenders: Clarify the Status of the Missing Syrians
Human rights organizations are demanding clarity on the status of tens of thousands of Syrians who have gone missing amid the ongoing conflict. They urge…
Iraqi Forces Begin House-to-House Battle in 'Al-Ayadiyah' Against ISIS
Iraqi forces, supported by Shiite militias, have initiated a house-to-house battle in Al-Ayadiyah against ISIS fighters who are heavily fortified in the city. This operation…
U.S.-Led Coalition Prevents ISIS Forces from Crossing Syria-Lebanon Border
The U.S.-led coalition thwarted an attempt by ISIS militants to cross from Lebanon into eastern Syria after a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. This incident highlights…
Iraq: Almost All Areas of Tal Afar Have Been Recaptured from ISIS
The Iraqi Army has announced the recapture of nearly all areas of Tal Afar from ISIS after eight days of fighting, with ongoing operations in…
France's Commitment to Rebuilding Iraq After the Defeat of ISIS
France has committed to providing 430 million euros to help rebuild Iraq following the defeat of ISIS, as emphasized by the French Foreign Minister during…
Iraqi Foreign Minister: 70 Percent of Tal Afar City Liberated
Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari announced that 70% of Tal Afar has been liberated from ISIS, with ongoing military operations supported by US airstrikes. The…
Reuters Report on Indonesian Militants' Attempt to Build a 'Dirty Bomb'
Radical militants in Indonesia attempted to create a radioactive bomb, reflecting their ambitions for destruction. The plot was discovered after police raids in Bandung, raising…
ISIS Prevents Syrian Soldiers from Advancing in Raqqa Province
ISIS militants have successfully repelled Syrian government forces from advancing towards the town of Maadan in Raqqa province, resulting in significant casualties. This incident highlights…
Motahari's Request for Guidelines on Iranian Athletes' Interaction with Israeli Athletes
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of Parliament, has called for guidelines on how Iranian athletes should engage with Israeli athletes following the controversy surrounding two Iranian…
Persepolis Escapes Defeat in Oman
Persepolis and Al-Ahli drew 2-2 in the AFC Champions League quarter-finals held in Oman. Despite an early deficit, Persepolis managed to equalize in the final…
Russia Reports Major Advances Against ISIS in Central and Eastern Syria
Russia has reported significant military successes against ISIS in Syria, claiming to have killed around 800 militants in recent months. This military operation involves both…
US Embassy in Moscow Halts Non-Immigrant Visa Issuance for Russians
The US Embassy in Moscow has suspended non-immigrant visa issuance for Russians for eight days, citing a reduction in diplomatic staff. This decision follows Russia's…
Russian Fighters Kill 'Over 200 ISIS Militants' in Deir ez-Zor
Russian airstrikes reportedly killed over 200 ISIS militants in Deir ez-Zor, Syria, marking a significant military success for the Syrian government forces. The attack is…
UN: The Mirza Oleng Massacre in Afghanistan Likely Constitutes a War Crime
The UN has reported that the recent massacre of civilians in Mirza Oleng, Afghanistan, likely constitutes a war crime, with at least 36 confirmed deaths.…
Lebanese Army Advances Against Islamic State Positions
The Lebanese Army has expanded its operations against ISIS, reclaiming territory along the eastern border with Syria. The operations resulted in the deaths of 20…
Operation to Retake Tal Afar from ISIS in Iraq Begins
Iraqi security forces have launched a ground operation to retake Tal Afar from ISIS, following airstrikes that began earlier this month. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi…
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Attacks in Russia and Spain
ISIS has claimed responsibility for recent attacks in Russia and Spain, resulting in multiple casualties. The group continues to threaten global attacks despite losing territory…
Bagheri Meets Erdogan; 'Shared View on Kurdish Independence Referendum in Iraq'
Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri of Iran met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss the Kurdish independence referendum in Iraq, emphasizing shared concerns…
Lebanon Abolishes Law Allowing Rapists to Marry Victims to Avoid Punishment
Lebanon's Parliament has repealed a law that allowed rapists to avoid punishment by marrying their victims, a significant victory for women's rights advocates after years…
Iran's Armed Forces Chief Visits Turkey for Talks on 'Border Security and Terrorism'
The Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri, has traveled to Turkey to discuss border security, terrorism, and regional cooperation.…
UN Warns About the Situation of Thousands of Syrian Women and Children at the Jordan Border
The UN has raised alarms about 50,000 Syrian women and children trapped at the Jordan border, facing life-threatening conditions and shortages of supplies. Syrian government…
The U.S. Condemns Deadly Attack on Volunteer Rescuers in Syria
The U.S. condemned the brutal murder of seven volunteer rescuers in Syria, calling it a cowardly act. The Syrian Civil Defense, known as the White…
Iraqi Interior Minister: Saudi Crown Prince Seeks Baghdad's Mediation to Reduce Tensions with Iran
Iraqi Interior Minister Qassem al-Araji announced that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has requested Iraq to mediate in reducing tensions with Iran. This comes…
FIFA Requests Explanation from Iran Regarding the Suspension of Masoud Shojaei and Ehsan Hajsafi
FIFA has requested an explanation from Iran regarding the suspension of two Iranian football players, Masoud Shojaei and Ehsan Hajsafi, for playing against an Israeli…
At least 29 civilians killed in coalition airstrikes in Raqqa in one day
The US-led coalition's airstrikes in Raqqa have resulted in the deaths of at least 29 civilians, including members of a single family. The situation remains…
Advances of Assad's Forces in Northern and Central Syria
Syrian government forces have made significant advances towards Deir ez-Zor, nearing the city of Mayadeen and recapturing al-Sukhnah. The Syrian Democratic Forces are also working…
The United States Officially Announces Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement to the United Nations
The United States has officially announced its withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, with the process expected to take three years. President Trump argues that…