Iraq
US air strikes on Syria would face formidable obstacles
Tag Archives: Syria
Islamic State
US National Security Council aware of reports that second American killed in Syria
Iraq
In wake of James Foley’s murder, does Britain have a jihadi problem?
France
Raid on ISIS suspect in the French Riviera
Al Qaeda
Australia: Terrifying legacy emerges from success of Operation Pendennis
Al Qaeda in Iraq
Military Skill and Terrorist Technique Fuel Success of ISIS
Islamic State
Mother of American reporter held hostage in Syria begs for his life
Syria
The Islamic State battled regime forces in Hama; Deir Izzour, where Shaitaat tribal officials begged forgiveness and mercy from the IS, and regime airstrikes targeted an IS training camp in the Tal Tabus area of al Shmeteyyi; and Raqqah, where the IS captured 20 soldiers and four civilians, including three women, and has executed other […]
Al Nusrah Front
Dragged into Syrian conflict, Druze seek unity
Iraq
US seeks coalition against Islamic State, but military partners no sure bet
Islamic State
Syria’s brutal war threatens international peace and security, says UN rights panel
Al Nusrah Front
After Tabaqa airport, what is IS’ next target?
Islamic State documents takeover of Syrian airbase
After taking control of Tabqa in Raqqah province, Islamic State fighters executed Syrian soldiers, and captured at least three MiG fighter aircraft as well as a large quantity of weapons systems and munitions.
Australia
US Mobilizes Allies to Widen Assault on ISIS
Islamic State
Grinning Britons leaving UK to join ISIS caught on tape
Australia
Australia announces $60 million to fight radicalization
Syria
The Islamic State battled regime forces in Raqqah; and in Deir Izzour, where the IS is preparing an assault on the military airport. The Islamic State also executed and crucified four men in Deir Izzour, including an Al Nusrah Front fighter; clashed with rebels in Aleppo; and fought the Kurdish YPG and the al-Karam army […]
Al Nusrah Front
Islamic State turns radical Islam on Syria Muslims
Al Nusrah Front
Qatar seeks to free more US hostages in Syria: source
Syria
Aid access in Syria improved, but outlook bleak: UN
Iraq
UN Rights Chief Accuses IS Jihadists of ‘Ethnic Cleansing’
Syria
After the US said it is considering military options against the Islamic State in Syria, the Assad regime requested coordination of any airstrikes but said it welcomes working with the US and the UK in combating the terror organization. The Islamic State is mopping up after its takeover of the Tabqa military airport in Raqqah, […]
Iraq
US prepares military options in Syria against Islamic State
Hamas
Qatar: Club Med for Terrorists
Al Nusrah Front
Al Nusrah may resort to force to free Roumieh inmates
Islamic State
Mayor of London: Do nothing, and we invite the tide of terror to our front door
Islamic State goes from ‘junior varsity’ to all pro in 8 months, Admiral Kirby says
Administration and military officials shouldn’t bristle when asked why they failed to properly assess the danger of the Islamic State.
Al Nusrah Front video features captured members of Lebanese security forces
The Al Nusrah Front is using hostages from Lebanon’s security forces in its anti-Hezbollah propaganda. Al Nusrah, an official branch of al Qaeda, is attempting to pressure Hezbollah into withdrawing its forces from Syria.
Al Nusrah Front
Peter Theo Curtis, Abducted in 2012, Is Released by Nusra Front
Afghanistan
US strikes in Syria against Islamic State would be hindered by intelligence gaps