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Iraq approaches critical Nov. 11 elections, set to deploy nearly 200,000 security personnel

The elections are important because Iraq is undergoing a transitional phase.

Supporters of candidates from the Badr Organization hold signs during an election campaign rally ahead of Iraq's parliamentary elections in the city of Hilla, Iraq, November 1, 2025.
  Search and sweep operations are being expanded to track down remnants of the deposed Bashar al-Assad regime after recent security tensions in the coastal region, where ousted regime elements attacked security patrols and checkpoints, resulting in casualties on March 07, 2025 in Latakia, Syria.

The war to cut off Hezbollah: HTS battling against Iran-backed smuggling routes - Washington Post

Defense Minister Israel Katz (L) And PM Benjamin Netanyahu (R) observe the border with Syria, December 8, 2024

Assad's fall a direct result of Israel's strikes on Iran and Hezbollah, Netanyahu says

 Illustrative image of Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

Words over actions: Iran's FM seeks to drum up support for Assad regime in Middle East - analysis


Ex-Obama aide takes president to task for 'not being tough enough' with Iran

Writing for the online Politico newsmagazine, Ross argues that American allies in the region are growing more apprehensive over what they see as growing Iranian influence in the region.

Former US peace envoy Dennis Ross (L), seen here with late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat in 2000

Report: Six Iranians killed in Israeli strike in Syria, including Revolutionary Guards general

“The attack on this group was a message to Hezbollah, Iran, and the Syrian regime as well, that Israel will not allow such a platform,” expert says.

Picture from IRGC affiliated account of Iranian soldiers on Israel's border

Dancing in the streets of Tehran

Despite the risk, Tehran's residents are still partaking in the age-old fun of dancing.

Dancing in Tehran

Israel strikes against Syria may be linked to Iranian activity

Syria expert Eyal Zisser to ‘Post’: In the past, no one had any interest in opening up another front said Zisser adding, “Let’s hope that will happen this time."

Alleged IDF bombing of targets in Syria

Report: Iran and Hezbollah questioning unwavering support for Assad

'The Telegraph' reports that Assad's backers in the region are viewing situation differently amid Islamic State gains in Syria.

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