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ifmat - Iranian-backed militia offensive raises tensions near Turkish border of Iraq

Iranian-backed militia offensive raises tensions near Turkish border of Iraq

An Iranian-backed Shia militia offensive in Iraq has cut off ISIS supply lines west of Mosul but risks exacerbating tensions with Kurds in nearby Sinjar who say the operation ...
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ifmat - Iran-Sponsored Militia Launches Terror Group to Fight Israel

Iran-Sponsored Militia Launches Terror Group to Fight Israel

An Iranian-supported militia, Al-Nujaba, says that it has formed the “Golan Liberation Army” to fight Israel, the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) reports.
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ifmat - What role will Iran-linked militias play once IS leaves Iraq

What role will Iran-linked militias play once IS leaves Iraq

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said recently that any group taking up arms in Iraq outside the state's official framework will be considered outlaws. However, it seems at least ...
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ifmat - Iran’s game plan in Afghanistan

Iran’s game plan in Afghanistan

Since the nuclear agreement between Iran and 5+1 countries was signed in July 2015 and the economic sanctions were eased, Iran has become
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ifmat - Iran Shiite Militias Endangering Future of Iraq

Iran Shiite Militias Endangering Future of Iraq

Heshmat Alavi - A conglomerate of Iran-backed Shiite militias in Iraq, known as the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), or more commonly by the
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ifmat - Iran Shiite Militias Endangering Future of Iraq

Iran Shiite Militias Endangering Future of Iraq

A conglomerate of Iran-backed Shiite militias in Iraq, known as the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), or more commonly by the Arabic label
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