West Asia - Islamic World News

Monday 18 August 2025 - 14:50

U.S. Forces to Withdraw from Baghdad and Ain al-Asad

Iraqi government sources have announced the withdrawal of U.S.-led coalition forces from Baghdad and Ain al-Asad base in Anbar province, starting in September. U.S. forces at Baghdad Airport and the Joint Operations Command will relocate to Erbil during this first phase.

Monday 11 August 2025 - 08:18

Pentagon Stops Paying Salaries to Peshmerga Forces

The U.S. will stop directly paying the salaries of the Peshmerga forces in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region by the end of 2025. Starting in 2026, the central government in Baghdad will take over salary responsibilities for these forces. This change is part of a broader effort to redefine the U.S. role in Iraq and reduce the coalition mission.

Sunday 10 August 2025 - 22:15

Operation Dawn Begins: Israeli Regime Launches Major Air Drill Amid Tensions

Since a few hours ago, the Israeli regime’s Air Force has launched a large-scale exercise titled “Operation Dawn.” This exercise is considered one of the largest air drills in recent years by the Israeli regime and is being carried out with the participation of over 160 fighter jets and 15 aerial refueling aircraft.

Sunday 10 August 2025 - 11:26

Silent Heirs of the Golan: The Emergence of New Resistance Group in Syria

In recent years, following the shift in the situation in Syria after the weakening of ISIS, the “Uli al-Baas” group announced its formation. The group bases its identity on the principles of resistance and Arab nationalism, positioning itself in opposition to the aggression of the Zionist regime and Turkish occupation, claiming to be part of the axis of resistance. Although the group shares some symbolic and ideological similarities with other aligned groups, it emphasizes its organizational and political independence.

Sunday 10 August 2025 - 07:20

The Echo of PJAK in Turkey’s Silence

Over the past two decades, the PJAK, as a key ally of the PKK, has emerged as a significant player in the security dynamics of Iran, Turkey, and the surrounding region, largely due to its close ties with the PKK. With the PKK weakening and Turkey’s strategic priorities shifting, Ankara may now seek to engage more effectively with the PJAK to influence future developments in Iran. This shift in approach could represent a redefinition of Turkey’s policy toward Iran in light of recent geopolitical changes.

Saturday 9 August 2025 - 21:14

Israeli Intelligence Infiltration Plan in Yemen Using Ali Abdullah Saleh’s Son

A security plan led by the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia involves the Israeli Foreign Intelligence Service (Mossad) plans to exploit Ali Abdullah Saleh’s children and Popular Congress Party members in Sanaa. The objective is to diminish the political power of the Ansar Allah movement and recruit spy networks to execute assassination plots in Sanaa.

Saturday 9 August 2025 - 08:17

Yemen’s Army Drone Attacks Against Israel

On August 8, the Yemeni armed forces launched an attack on Ben Gurion Airport on the outskirts of Tel Aviv, as well as on vital targets in the Ashkelon and Beersheba areas, utilizing suicide drones.

Monday 4 August 2025 - 21:59

Operation True Promise 3: Which Locations Were Targeted In Occupied Territories?

Operation True Promise 3 is the designation of a military operation undertaken by the Iranian armed forces in response to the Israeli aggression that lasted 12 days. During this operation, the Iranian forces launched over 300 ballistic missiles, along with a significant number of cruise missiles and suicide drones, targeting positions of the Zionist regime in occupied Palestine. This action resulted in more than 97 successful hits.