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.
Iraq, the circle tightens on who attacked the Inherent Resolve base in Erbil
One commando member was captured in Kurdistan and another in the west. ISF-Peshmerga cooperate to stop the militias operating cells before the Pope's visit.
Iraq, al-Sadr: The Erbil attack aimed to block the Pope’s visit
The analysts: Attempt to buy time and try to resolve the crisis before it is too late for pro-Iran militias. The mission of the Holy Father, in fact, is confirmed.
Iraq, the Erbil attack changes the paradigm in the fight against pro-Iran militias
Manhunt in Kurdistan and the rest of the country begins. Groups close to Tehran will either discharge the aggressors or become targets of Inherent Resolve-Peshmerga.
Iraq, ISF and Peshmerga create coordination centers to destroy Isis
They are in Erbil and Baghdad, and more will arrive soon. Objective: to create a large anti-IS defensive line between Diyala-Mosul and to be able to attack terrorists in their bases.
Iraq, Baghdad coordinates with Kurdistan on attacks on the US
On the Erbil episode, the arrest of a leader of Hashd al-Shaabi is requested and the ISF announce the capture of the material perpetrators, but the masterminds is missing. Eyes on Iran.
Iraq, a maxi anti-Isis operation begins north of Baghdad
ISF, with the Inherent Resolve support, hunt IS cells between Salahaddin-Diyala, especially in Hamrin mountains and Zaghitoon valley. The offensive in the West also continues.
Iraq, maxi anti-ISIS operation in Diyala and Kirkuk
The maneuvers follow the increase of IS attacks against the population. Inherent Resolve participates, and also creates an advising center in Erbil to increase coordination.
Iraq: Isis loses in Mosul an important cell, also made up of women
The ISF neutralize the entire group and in parallel bomb Islamic State posts in Hamrin. In Makhmour Daesh wrongly attacks a village of Peshmerga.
Iraq, the ISF press Isis in Makhmour and on Mount Qarachugh
Operation Victory Will and Peshmerga close the circle on Islamic State militiamen who fled from Syria and hid in the area. Meanwhile, US envoy Jeffrey takes stock of the fight against Daesh.