Syria, pro-Iran militias are preparing an operation against the Islamic State
Leaders of Hezbollah and other groups have met in Homs to plan a massive offensive to neutralize pro-ISIS jihadists in the Palmyra desert.
Iraq, Hashd al-Shaabi wants to expand its influence in Sinjar
Pro-Iran Shiite militias are setting up the second brigade in the Yazidi city, despite requests from Baghdad and Kurdistan. There is a risk of an escalation of violence.
Syria, what is happening with Türkiye in Idlib?
The TAF leave their posts from Ma'arat Al-Na'asan in Saraqeb to move further towards Aleppo, where the SAA falls back towards Taftanaz and Al-Talhiya.
Defence, the Combined Maritime Forces have a new Task Force: CTF 154
It will be in charge of the training in Middle East and will be led by Captain Oliver Herion, a veteran on education. The activities will be based on 5 pillars.
Defence, the international presence in the Gulf of Aden is strengthened
EUNAVFOR Task Force 465 and CTF 151 cooperate against piracy. The Italian frigate Luigi Rizzo and the South Korean Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin train together.
Africa, ISCAP makes increasing use of IED in Mozambique
The phenomenon, widespread in Cabo Delgado, is linked to the recent arrival of pro-ISIS experts from other areas. There is a risk of an increase in violence also in Tanzania.
Iraq, the ISF eliminate two Islamic State militiamen near Makhmour
The raid was triggered by input from the local population and is part of the new offensive against pro-ISIS jihadists in the region, in collaboration with the Peshmerga.
Syria, new SDF offensive against the Islamic State in the East
Joint operations with Inherent Resolve in Raqqa and Hasaka. Objective: to dismantle some of the most dangerous pro-ISIS cells in the region.
Africa, Somalia prepares to take control of its security after 18 years
On June 30, the disengagement of the ATMIS AU mission begins. The force asks for support for Mogadishu against al-Shabaab, in particular on logistics and aeronautics.
Maritime Security, the US trains with Israel on USV/ASV
Digital Shield drills in the Gulf of Aqaba between the 5th Fleet, Task Force 59 (AI) and the Jewish State. Objective: an operational force of 100 drones by the summer.