Russia’s leader hosted his Turkish counterpart as a U.S.-brokered cease-fire with Kurdish forces came to an end, underscoring Moscow’s emergence as a powerful player in the Middle East.
Tag: Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
Our Reporter Walked Into a Prison Full of ISIS Detainees
A glimpse into a Kurdish-run prison found Islamic State suspects who claimed to be a cook, an herbalist and an “administrator” — anything but fighters.
Despite Vow to End ‘Endless Wars,’ Here’s Where About 200,000 Troops Remain
Under President Trump, there are now more troops in the Middle East than when he took office, and he has continued the mission for tens of thousands of others far from the wars of 9/11.
Despite Vow to End ‘Endless Wars,’ Here’s Where About 200,000 Troops Remain
Under President Trump, there are now more troops in the Middle East than when he took office, and he has continued the mission for tens of thousands of others far from the wars of 9/11.
U.S. Withdrawal From Syria Gathers Speed, Amid Accusations of Betrayal
More than 100 American military vehicles entered Iraq on Monday, accelerating a pullout that greatly reduces American clout in Syria.
ISIS Reaps Gains of U.S. Pullout From Syria
The troop withdrawal ends American operations against the terrorist group conducted jointly with a Kurdish-led militia.
Desperate Pleas to Free Women and Children From ISIS Camps in Syria
The violence that has followed an American pullback has intensified questions about what duty nations have to citizens detained abroad, even those affiliated with a terrorist group.
As U.S. Leaves Allies in Syria, Kurdish Commander Struggles With Fallout
Mazlum Kobani, whose Kurdish-led force fought the Islamic State in Syria, fears that a complete United States withdrawal could endanger his people and allow the jihadists to regroup.
Turkish President Slams Trump’s Letter for ‘Lack of Respect’
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey said, “We will not forget this lack of respect” after receiving a letter from President Trump warning, “Don’t be a fool!”
Blast at Mosque Kills Dozens in Afghanistan
The attack in Deh Bala, a small agricultural district in the east of the country, caused the building’s roof to collapse.