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.
Syria, Iran continues to recruit and train locals in Deir Ezzor
A group of 85 volunteers began a one-month course in al-Mazarè to learn the use of weapons. Once they graduate, they will join the IRGC.
Syria, SDF-Inherent Resolve react to the Iranian attack on Deir Ezzor
Objective: to annihilate the militias along the Euphrates and in Mayadeen after they had unjustifiably targeted the Al-Omar-CONOCO base.
Syria, pro-Iran militias seize houses in Palmyra to turn them into HQ
Objective: to have FOBs from which to manage the SAA periodic offensives against the former ISIS in the desert, reducing the risk of ambushes.