Syria, SDF and Inherent Resolve capture the Islamic State Walid in Raqqa
The man, Atallah al-Maythan, headed pro-ISIS jihadists across the quadrant. He was arrested along with 68 militiamen in the "Revenge for Al-Raqqah deaths" operation.
Syria, SDF and Inherent Resolve capture two pro-ISIS leaders in Deir Ezzor
Heli-transported operation in Shahil against the networks of facilitators and logisticians of the Islamic State. More than 270 jihadists have already been arrested in January.
Syria, the maxi-operation against the Islamic State in the East continues
SDF and Inherent Resolve now move to Shahil. More than 270 pro-ISIS jihadists, including leaders, captured in January. The operational capacity of the group is at risk.
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, the Islamic State loses 170 members in one fell swoop
The SDF and Inherent Resolve "Jazeera Thunderbolt" operation in Tel Hamis, Tel Barak and Al-Hol (Al-Hawl) aims to annihilate the operational capacity of the pro-ISIS jihadists in the area.
Syria, Hezbollah opens a new drug factory in Deir Ezzor
The pro-Iran militiamen, after Jordan has increased controls, are looking to new "ready" and less risky markets such as Iraq.
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.