Syria, pro-Iran militias go to train in Tehran
Meanwhile, Hezbollah replaces the leaders with trusted men from Lebanon. Objective: a directly controlled private army.
Syria, pro-Iran militias in Deir Ezzor adopt a new strategy
Hezbollah and the IRGC train local tribal leaders and enroll young men. Objectives: improve protections from pro-ISIS militiamen and attack the Inherent Resolve bases from the SDF territories.
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.
Syria, the Islamic State intensifies activities west of Deir Ezzor
Pro-ISIS jihadists ramp up attacks on SAA and pro-Iran militias in al-Masrib desert to extend their area of influence.
Iraq, al-Sudani surprisingly reopens the Green Zone in Baghdad
The area where government buildings and foreign embassies are located will no longer be sealed off. The international community must review the security of its headquarters.
Syria, pro-Iran militias intensify activities in the East
Boom of Recruitments in Raqqa and Deir Ezzor, while the checkpoints in the South-East of Aleppo reach 30. Objectives: Counter pro-ISIS jihadists and carry out false flag attacks on Inherent Resolve.
Iraq, new operation against the Islamic State on the border with Iran
Epicenter of the maneuvers: the province of Diyala along the Narin River. Objective: to neutralize the pro-ISIS cells operating between the two countries, based in Hamrin.
Ukraine, why Russia wanted Viktor Bout in exchange for Brittney Griner
Moscow needs the former GRU operative to refurnish the weapons, components and technology blocked by the sanctions. He is the right man for his past.
US-Iran, war at sea over illegal arms supplies to the Houthis
Between November and December, the Fifth Fleet intercepted in the Gulf of Oman at least 2 fishing boats loaded with ammunition and explosives, bound for Yemen. The IRGCs "disturb" the enemies.
Middle East, Iraq seals borders with Turkey and Iran
Baghdad sends reinforcements and equipment to counter growing violations of its national sovereignty. Kurdistan, on the other hand, receives international aid for security.