Kurds secures enclave in Syria ‘for the first time in modern history’
JERUSALEM — For the first time, Kurds have formed an autonomous enclave in Syria in what could determine conflicts in the region, a report said. The Jerusalem Center for (more…)
Opposition: Assad ‘has collapsed’, Iran controls ‘at least half of Syria’
NICOSIA — The Syrian opposition has asserted that Iran operates half of Syria. The opposition said Iran has gained control over at least 50 percent of Syrian territory. The (more…)
Report credits Syrian Army with building effective intelligence network
LONDON — The Syrian Army has developed an effective intelligence branch in the war against Sunni rebels, a report said. The International Crisis Group reported that the Syrian Army (more…)
Egypt destroys Sinai fuel network, 38 underground tanks
CAIRO — The Egyptian Army has overseen the destruction of a massive fuel smuggling network in the Sinai Peninsula. The military said Egypt’s Border Guards destroyed at least 38 (more…)
Turkey’s Erdogan replaces heads of all military services
ANKARA — Turkey has replaced its military command. The Supreme Military Council, led by Prime Minister Recep Erdogan, has dismissed the heads of all the military services in its (more…)
Senior U.S. official intervenes in Egypt-Ethiopia crisis over Nile
WASHINGTON — The United States has attempted to mediate a crisis between Egypt and Ethiopia over the latter’s dam project. Officials said Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter visited Addis (more…)
Iraq seeks combat helicopters, Stryker infantry vehicles from U.S.
WASHINGTON — Iraq has requested nearly $2 billion in military platforms and equipment from the United States. The administration of President Barack Obama has approved an Iraqi request for (more…)
Jordan buffeted by environmentalists, U.S. in bid for nuclear power
Jordan’s government is on track to build its first nuclear power plant despite growing opposition from peace activists and environmentalists and pressure from the U.S. government. Being the strongest (more…)
Report: More backing by U.S., NATO needed to reform Yemen military
WASHINGTON — The United States has been urged to maintain reform of Yemen’s military. The U.S. Army War College published a report that called for Washington’s continued influence in (more…)