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May 17, 2026

ISIS terror leader at large after US strike kills top commander amid rising Africa threat: analyst

Human intelligence penetrated deep local networks to kill ISIS West Africa commander al-Minuki, described as the group's biggest loss in years.

May 15, 2026

FBI brings Iraqi man accused of coordinating nearly 20 terror attacks in Europe to face trial in New York

Mohammad al-Saadi faces federal charges after allegedly planning 18 terror attacks targeting Jewish institutions across Europe, prosecutors say.

May 11, 2026

Foreign black ops member reveals the secret American unit he loved working with in combat

A former 22 SAS commando explains why Delta Force operators are the first people he looks for in dangerous locations around the world on a new podcast.

April 27, 2026

Trump admin warns Iraq over Iran terror proxies as US reportedly blocks cash payments

The Trump administration reportedly halted dollar shipments to Baghdad to pressure Iraq into disbanding Iran-backed militias that have attacked U.S. personnel.

April 26, 2026

Hormuz crisis spurs $24B Iraq trade corridor as Gulf routes shift

Rising Strait of Hormuz tensions fuel Iraq's $24 billion Development Road and other alternative Gulf-to-Europe trade routes, analyst says now.

April 22, 2026

Why the Middle East agrees with President Trump more than America realizes

An immigrant who grew up on the Iranian border explains why millions across the Middle East see the current conflict as long-overdue confrontation.

April 7, 2026

American journalist kidnapped in Iraq is set free, must leave country 'immediately,’ her employer says

The American journalist who last week was kidnapped in Iraq has been released, according to Al-Monitor, the Middle East publication where she works as a freelance contributor.

April 6, 2026

IDF confirms IRGC intel chief killed; Quds Force commander also eliminated in strike

Israel announces IRGC intelligence chief Majid Khademi was killed in a precision strike that also took out Quds Force special operations commander Bagheri.

April 1, 2026

Reporter kidnapped in Baghdad known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments while living ‘frugal existence’

Award-winning American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in Iraq after brushing off threats that coincided with her coverage.

March 31, 2026

American journalist kidnapped in Iraq, employer says

Award-winning American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in Iraq according to Al-Monitor, a publication that provides coverage of the Middle East.