Iraq, ISF and Peshmerga structure cooperation against the Islamic State
New JOCs are born in Khanaqin, Kirkuk, Makhmour and western Nineveh. Furthermore, after the elections, there should be created 2 anti-ISIS Joint Brigades.
Iraq, Peshmerga and Inherent Resolve attack former ISIS networks in Garmyan
Joint operation to dismantle the Islamic State logistical structure in the area. IS jihadists flee instead of fighting.
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, 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 increase the pressure on the Islamic State in Deir Ezzor
Another 5 jihadists arrested, in addition to the 17 captured in Busayrah in recent days. Objective: to destroy the IS operational capabilities.
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, 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, the SDF launch the hunt for the Islamic State north of Deir Ezzor
Maneuvers underway with Inherent Resolve in Wadi al-Ajij. Objective: to neutralize the IS operative cells and their logistic network with Turkey.