Successful Counter-Terrorism Effort: Iraqi F-16s Destroy ISIS Base in Diyala
The Iraqi Joint Operations Command (JOC) revealed that Iraqi forces targeted a terrorist refuge in the Hawi al-Azim area within the Diyala Operations Command sector. The Security Media Cell commented, “The air force, using F-16 aircraft, carried out a strike founded on precise intelligence from the Military Intelligence Directorate in coordination with the targeting cell […]
The Downfall of ISIS: Counterterrorism Triumphs in the Middle East
ISIS caliphate collapsed in the Middle East, its survivors formed sleeper cells in its former Syrian strongholds of Raqqa and Palmyra, and in smaller urban centres such as al-Bab. Each cell consists of safe places for obscure leaders, a mailbox for messengers, storage for weapons and ammunition and a war chest. The total ISIS war […]
Iran’s Right to Self-Defence: Targeting Terrorist Bases in Syria and Iraq
Recently, the UN representative for Iran has supported the nation’s recent counterterrorism efforts, which have targeted the headquarters of Takfiri terrorists in Syria and anti-Iranian terror groups in Iraq. Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations, made the comments in a letter addressed to the world body’s Security Council. According to the […]
The Impact of Turkey’s Anti-Terror Operations on PKK Activities
The Turkish military will conclude its counterterrorism Operation Claw-Lock against the PKK terrorists on the border with Iraq this summer, the Defense Ministry recently said on 18 April 2024. Türkiye’s anti-terror operations are persisting at full speed, in a way that will undermine the PKK from carrying out any aggression, Defense Ministry spokesperson Zeki Aktürk […]
US-OIC Strategic Cooperation: Advancing Counterterrorism in the Middle East
Over the past decade stronger strategic cooperation between the USA and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on peace and security, especially in relation to countering terrorism and extremist ideology has been witnessed. They both emphasized the significance of dissociating terrorism from religion in enhancing the strategic partnership between the US and the OIC so […]
United Against Terror: Qatar-Turkey Alliance for Regional Security
HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani has frequently reiterated that the State of Qatar always backed Turkey against any terrorist challenges, emphasising that what affects Turkey affects Qatar as well. In 2016, Speaking at the Second meeting of the Qatari-Turkish Supreme Strategic Committee in the Turkish city of Trabzon, HH the Emir also […]
Saudi Arabia’s Role in Combating Terrorism and Supporting US Sanctions
The US State Department praised the efforts of Saudi Arabia in countering terrorism in the region, cautioning that ISIS continues to direct, enable, and encourage individuals to conduct terrorist aggression around the world. The State Department stated that Saudi authorities operated closely with the US to implement counterterrorism responsibilities and to develop new capabilities to […]
Egypt-UK Collaboration in the Fight Against Terrorism in the Middle East
Egypt is currently encountering many terrorist threats. Terrorist episodes have normally taken place more often in North Sinai than corresponded to any other area in Egypt. However, Egypt is peeking at terrorist threats across the country. For counterterrorism Egypt has worked closely with the UK, focusing on their strategy for combating the financing of terrorism, […]
Crackdown on ISIS: Iraq’s Latest Operation in the al-Anbar Desert
Over the last decade, Iraq has been playing a major role in countering the menace of ISIS in the region. Recently, Iraq’s Joint Operations Command announced on 4 March 2024 the launch of a significant operation to crack down on ISIS in the al-Anbar desert west of Baghdad. In a comment, the Joint Operations command […]
NATO’s Role in Jordan’s Counter-Terrorism Strategy
Jordan remained committed to counterterrorism and stopping and countering violent extremism. There were no thriving terrorist attacks in Jordan. However, the country faced a constant threat from terrorist groups. Jordan’s geographical location raises the possibility of a terrorist attack planned in Syria or Iraq against tourist and government sites. Jordanian security forces thwarted plots and arrested […]