Security Assistance
Monday, July 27, 2015 - 06:24
The steady growth of Shiite militias in Iraq is making it increasingly difficult for American forces deployed there to determine exactly which Iraqi forces they are supporting, experts say.
Monday, July 27, 2015 - 06:18
Turkey and the United States have agreed on the outlines of a de facto “safe zone” along the Turkey-Syria border under the terms of a deal that is expected to significantly increase the scope and pace of the U.S.-led air war against the Islamic State in northern Syria, according to U.S. and Turkish officials.
Friday, July 24, 2015 - 05:55
Turkish fighter jets struck at least three Islamic State targets in neighboring Syria early on Friday, marking a major strategic shift that could draw Turkey’s NATO-allied forces deeper into the fight against the militants.
Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 06:35
Belgium has published the results of its nine months participating in air strikes against the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) during Operation Desert Falcon, which ended July 2.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 07:28
The leader of a terrorist group bent on attacking the United States and other western targets was killed in a targeted strike earlier this month, the Pentagon said Tuesday.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 07:17
An inquiry has been launched after two MBDA Brimstone missiles 'fell' from a Royal Air Force (RAF) Panavia Tornado GR4 fighter as it landed at Akrotiri in Cyprus on 15 July, as it returned from anti-Islamic State operations over Iraq.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 07:12
An ex-senator, a former CIA officer, and an Iraqi mogul lobby Congress for a private army, led by Saddam’s officers, to take on the terrorists that have trampled America’s proxies.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 07:05
Ray Odierno, the outgoing Army chief of staff, expressed frustration at the rise of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria in a Fox News interview published Wednesday.
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 07:50
Washington must convince the corrupt and repressive Tajik government to change its ways, lest extremists gain a Central Asian foothold.
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 07:43
President Barack Obama welcomed Nigeria's new president to the Oval Office on Monday and praised him for working to bring "safety, security and peace" to a nation challenged by economic strains, a history of corruption and violence unleashed by the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram.