US-Iran war at sea on illegal arms supplies to the Houthis intensifies
New seizure of weapons for Yemen: over 2,000 Kalashnikovs aboard a dhow, stranded in the Gulf of Oman. Escalation of operations and IRGC disruptive actions.
Iran, the US Fifth Fleet intercepts a maxi shipment of explosives headed to Yemen
One dhow was carrying 70 tons of ammonium perchlorate and over 100 of a urea fertilizer. Who were they supposed to reach? The Houthis or others?
Syria, the anti-Islamic State SDF and Inherent Resolve operation in Al-Hol will continue
General Kurilla (CENTCOM): The pro-ISIS jihadists try to radicalize especially the younger ones. A political solution is needed to stop them.
Syria, the Islamic State expands its influence on the border with Iraq
The pro-ISIS militiamen take advantage of the growing tensions with Turkey to increase attacks and recruitments. Baghdad is also worried.
Syria, Russia intervenes against Isis west of Deir Ezzor
Damascus had asked Moscow for help to protect the SAA and counter the growing IS ambushes, which are also spreading to Homs.
Iraq, ISF and Inherent Resolve target Isis bases under construction
New operations in Salahuddin and Diyala against jihadist training camps and hideouts. IS, as CENTCOM confirms, is still a real danger.
Syria, US: anti-ISIS cooperation with SDF resumed at full speed
General McKenzie: There are 3 or 4 joint operations against the Islamic State every week. In addition, Inherent Resolve ensures infrastructure protection from Daesh attacks.
Syria, SDF-Inherent Resolve maxi-offensive against Isis in Deir Ezzor
The Islamic State is now pressed between Busayrah, Shahil and Dhiban. Objective: to eliminate Daesh cells and logistics networks in the area, also preventing attacks on Al Omar fields.
Syria, the US strengthens its presence against ISIS and Turkey threats
American soldiers deployed to protect oil fields in Tirbaspi. Meanwhile, Ankara continues to attack the Kurds and the SAA. Daesh revenge is feared after the appointment of al-Qurayshi as Caliph.
Syria, major manhunt against Isis sleeper cells in Deir Ezzor starts
The defeat of the Islamic State did not stop SDF. Jazeera Storm, along with international partners such Sand Hippos, seeks Daesh fugitives from Baghouz to Hasakah.