Militia
Iraq believes Israel may have struck militia weapons supplied by Iran - report
The report concluded that the strikes suggest the start of a new round of conflict. This seems sensational because the alleged incident took place in mid-to-early October.
Iran-backed militias in Iraq accuse US of violating airspace, as threats grow - analysis
Iran facing growing insurgency in separatist, largely Sunni, Sistan-Balochistan region - analysis
Seeking to prevent crisis, Iraq condemns desecration of US flag by pro-Iranian militias - analysis
Ethiopian government retakes capital of Tigray region as fight against rebels continues
The taking of Mekelle by pro-government forces is a major loss for the opposition alliance led by the TPLF, which launched a big offensive on September 23 against the Ethiopian military.
Iran-backed militias in Iraq determined to retain arms after US withdrawal - interview
With the US military's complete withdrawal from Iraq, Baghdad projects a celebratory sense of “sovereignty” despite Iranian-backed militias retaining power there.
Iran-backed militias trample US flag, exposing Iraq’s sovereignty problem - analysis
The trampling of the American flag by the militias is not new. However, the US will now focus on its activities after leaving Iraq. Iraq is talking about “sovereignty.”
Video shows clashes in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province, IRGC claims six 'terrorists' killed
Baloch militants appear to be increasing their fight against the Iranian regime as the IRGC cracks down.
Syria, Hezbollah hold secret security talks in Turkey, reportedly to ease border tensions
One of the Syrian officials said both sides agreed they held no hostility towards one another, and that Syria assured Hezbollah that it would not intervene militarily in Lebanon to disarm the group.
Israel monitoring efforts to disarm Iraqi pro-Iranian Shi'ite militias, concerned they may attack
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is seeking to preserve its strategic alliance with the militias, as well as with the Houthis and Hezbollah.
How the Houthis went from a small mountain militia in Yemen to a major regional threat - explainer
The Houthis evolved into a formidable fighting force with Iran's support, capable of disrupting vital shipping and striking regional infrastructure. The UN assesses that they have 350,000 fighters.
Yazidi fighters disarm in Iraq's Sinjar after a decade of division - what comes next? - analysis
Baghdad’s push to bring armed groups under state control is gaining traction with the YBS, unlike with Iraq’s more powerful, Iranian-backed militias.
Sweeping strikes under the rug: Will Iraq face consequences for Saudi pipeline attack? - analysis
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi doesn’t seem very focused on consequences for the militias that potentially have caused a huge economic headache for the world.
Saudi pipeline attack exposes growing power of Iran-backed militias - analysis
Iraq’s confirmation that an attack on Saudi energy infrastructure originated from its territory has raised new questions over the power of Iran-backed militias.
