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"Islamic governments should be in solidarity with each other": Iran's Supr
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
He strongly reaffirmed support for anti-Israeli militia groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, portraying this as an Islamic duty. Further he issued warnings of potential direct missile strikes from Iranian soil if deemed necessary.
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Iran's IRGC Quds Force represents direct threat to Iraq's stability; the U
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander General Michael Erik Kurilla has said Iran's IRGC Quds Force, affiliated militia groups represent a direct threat to Iraq's stability, the safety of Americans and the US will continue to take action to protect its people, hold those responsible who thre
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US imposes fifth round of sanctions on Hamas; designates 'Fly Baghdad' air
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The United States on Monday imposed its fifth round of sanctions on Hamas since October 7 attack, targeting the financial networks of the terror group.
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US announces new sanctions against Iran-backed militia groups, designates
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
"KSS terrorist activity has threatened the lives of both US and Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS personnel in Iraq and Syria," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement.
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US conducts self-defense strikes on 2 facilities linked to Iranian-backed
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The strikes which were conducted on US President Joe Biden's direction, are a response to a series of ongoing and mostly unsuccessful attacks against US personnel in Iraq and Syria by Iranian-backed militia groups that began on October 17, as per a statement by the US Secretary of Defence Ll
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China exploiting Iraq's security vacuum, siding with militia to gain hold
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], September 7 (ANI): China, a country ill-famed for trying to take advantage of smaller economies in need of money, is now exploiting the security vacuum in Iraq that was created after the United States' withdrawal from the West Asian country and is aligning with militia group
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China aligning with militia groups in Iraq to secure oil industry: Report
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Baghdad [Iraq], April 26 (ANI): China is exploiting the security vacuum in Iraq that was created after US's withdrawal from the West Asian country, with its companies aligning with militia groups to gain a strong foothold in the oil industry of the country, a media report said.
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Austin, Israel's Bennett discuss Iran nuclear program: Pentagon
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 26 (ANI/Sputnik): US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met and discussed Iran's nuclear program, its support backing of militia groups in the Middle East, and its maritime activity, Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby sai
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US intelligence report warns of rising domestic terrorism by militia group
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 18 (ANI): The US intelligence in a new report said that there is a rising terror threat in the country by domestic terrorists, particularly militia groups and white supremacist extremists after the January 6 riot at the Capitol building.
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