Syria, Iran continues to focus on children to extend influence to Deir Ezzor
After the courses in Farsi with a maxi-prize for the exam, study trips to Shiite sanctuaries also arrive.
Syria, Iran seeks to expand its influence to Hasaka and Qamishli
Pro-Tehran militias launch campaigns of recruitment and house purchases in the two cities in Kurdistan. The plan is part of a three-pillar strategy.
Syria, Iran now focuses on children to strengthen the influence
Farsi courses for young students started in Deir Ezzor. The most deserving will receive a substantial prize. Same strategy for local recruiting in pro-Tehran militias.
Iran banned all crypto-mining for the next four months
The cause are widespread power outages, due to unusually low rainfall. Legal operations consume about 300MW of electricity, but illegal up to 2,000MW.
Syria, pro-Iran militias continue to move weapons from Iraq
It is the second cargo transferred in a few days to the Mayadeen and Deir Ezzor bases, located near Russian infrastructures. Pro-Tehran groups fear Israeli raids.
Syria, pro-Iran militias in Deir Ezzor turn mosques into headquarters
The tactic adds to that of transferring weapons from Iraq and hiding them in bases close to Russian or SAA ones. The goal is to escape Israeli air strikes.
Syria, the Islamic State resumes attacks on SAA and militias in Badia
Ambush of a pro-Iran group in al-Mateyah, east of Aleppo. IS, Ramadan finished, try to raise it’s head. Against the SDF, however, it is obliged to use only IEDs.
Syria, pro-Iran militias hide their arsenal in the East
Weapons, ammunition and missiles transferred from Iraq to Deir Ezzor, Ayyash and Raqqa, near Russian and SAA bases. Objective: not to be subjected to Israel air strikes.
Syria, Iran’s new strategy: from recruiting to medicines, passing through real estate
Pro-Tehran militias are expanding rapidly in Deir Ezzor, Aleppo, Hasaka, Homs and Ghouta. Different levers are used in each area.
Syria, pro-Iran militias start recruiting also east of Aleppo
Strategy identical as in Deir Ezzor: to offer financial incentives and better living conditions. The SAA and Russia react with a base in Khan Al-Sha'r.