Syria, new Islamic State ambush to the SAA between Deir Ezzor and Raqqa
The ex ISIS jihadists were trying to take control of the al-Kharatah refinery and were only stopped thanks to the intervention of Russia.
Syria, are the pro-Iran militias seeking new bases in Mayadeen?
Six houses in the city at Deir Ezzor sized. Pro-Tehran groups want to blend in with the population to reduce the risks of US-Israeli air raids.
Syria, pro-Iran militias recruit middlemen to silently expand their presence
Men from Deir Ezzor are sent to other areas of the country to buy real estate. 78 are already acquired in Madaan and Raqqa.
Syria, the pro-Iran militias are not safe even in Mayadeen
The message was delivered by unknowns in Deir Ezzor with a surgical strike on the vehicle of a group leader, without causing casualties.
Syria, pro-Iran militias strengthen anti-air defenses in Mayadeen
The pro-Tehran groups fear responses from the US and Israel to the continuing provocations at Deir Ezzor. But the tactic to soften Washington on nuclear power is risky.
Syria, the Islamic State continues to attack the SAA in the Badia desert
Attacks by former ISIS militiamen against soldiers in Raqqa, Homs and Deir Ezzor increase. Russia's strikes don't stop IS.
Syria, pro-Iran militias transfer weapons and missiles inside Mayadeen
Objective: to prevent Israel or the US from destroying stocks west of Deir Ezzor, in response to the recent attacks on Inherent Resolve.
Syria, pro-Iran militias continue to provoke the US in Deir Ezzor
New missile attack on Al-Omar (Conoco) base. Tehran's tactic to soften Washington on nuclear power, however, could have the opposite effect.
Middle East, Iran uses militias in Iraq and Syria to press the US
Escalation of attacks on US military targets in the two countries. Tehran, however, cannot raise the bar too much and the guerrillas fear the air strikes.
Syria, the SDF capture an Islamic State Emir between Deir Ezzor and Hasaka
The man, arrested by HAT in cooperation with Inherent Resolve, was the head of a very active former ISIS cell in Shaddadi.