Baghdad denies deal between Peshmerga, US-led coalition

Iraq’s Defense Ministry on Tuesday denied reports that a deal had been struck between Peshmerga forces loyal to northern Iraq’s Kurdish Regional Government and a U.S.-led coalition to “protect” Iraq’s Kirkuk province and other “disputed” parts of the country.

Turkey arrests scores 'planning NYE attacks'

Turkish police have arrested at least 75 people for suspected links to the Islamic State and the Levant (ISIL) group in the capital Ankara and Istanbul, according to state media.

Army Units Meet with Iraqi Forces on Joint Border, Tighten Noose on ISIS in al-Boukamal

Army units, operating in Deir Ezzor, gained new areas in the vicinity of al-Boukamal area, according to SANA.

Russian Defense Ministry: US support to ISIS is main obstacle to counterterrorism efforts

The Russian Defense Ministry stressed that the US support for terrorist groups is the main obstacle to full eradication of the ISIS terrorist organization in Syria.

Syria urges UNSC to take decisive measures to halt repeated Israeli aggressions on the country

Syria demanded UN Security Council to condemn the Israeli repeated aggressions on the country and take an immediate and decisive measure to halt them in accordance with its resolutions related to combating terrorism, warning of the catastrophic consequences of such attacks which complement the ISIS crimes and practices to escalate the situation and fuel the region and the world.

US-led coalition prevents Daesh "fighters" evacuated from Lebanon from reaching east Syria

The U.S.-led coalition has carried out an air strike to block Daesh terrorist group fighters evacuated from Lebanon from reaching eastern Syria, its spokesman told AFP on Wednesday.

US contributed to ISIS creation, now tries to claim victory over it : Iraqi VP

The recapture of Mosul is an achievement of the Iraqi people while the US is trying to highjack it and claims it was them who "led that war," Iraq's Vice President Nouri al-Maliki has told the RIA Novosti news agency.

Challenges remain after Mosul liberation: UN envoy

The path to conclusively defeat Daesh is fraught with difficulties despite a major victory in Mosul, the United Nations' special envoy on Iraq said Monday.

KRG PM Barzani discusses ties, war against Daesh in Iraq and Syria with Putin, Lavrov

Northern Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Friday on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

Fierce Clashes Erupt between Rival Terrorist Groups in Western Dara'a

A number of militants have been killed and several more have been wounded in a fresh round of clashes between the Syrian Free Army (FSA) and ISIL terrorists in the Southern province of Dara'a, local sources said.

ISIL suicide bombers 'kill dozens' in northeast Syria

At least 37 people, including dozens of civilians, have been killed in an attack by ISIL suicide bombers targeting an area in northeast Syria held by US-backed Kurdish forces, according to a monitoring group.

U.S. drops 'mother of all bombs' on rural Afghan ISIS compound

The U.S. Air Force dropped its largest non-nuclear bomb for the first time in combat on Thursday, targeting an underground Islamic State complex in a desolate portion of eastern Afghanistan, military officials said.

Chief Syria negotiator accuses "rebel" supporters of state-sponsored terror

The Damascus government delegation at the United Nations-backed Syria peace talks on Friday said any country that backed rebel forces fighting in the war were sponsoring terrorism by inadvertently supporting a hard-line al-Qaida offshoot.

Several ISIS "Militants" Join Turkey-Backed Euphrates Shield Operation Forces

Media sources reported that ISIL members have joined the Turkey-backed militants of the Euphrates Shield Operation.

The Syrian army establishes control over Tadmur (Palmyra) city

The General Command of the Army and Armed Forces announced on Thursday that units of army re-established control over the city of Tadmur (Palmyra) after inflicting heavy losses upon ISIS terrorist organization in personnel and equipment.

Iraqi forces capture Mosul airport

Iraqi security forces on Thursday captured the Mosul International Airport in their battle against the Islamic State to seize the city from the faltering militant Islamic group.

Turkish forces on the verge of getting kicked out of Al-Bab by ISIS

The Turkish Armed Forces are on the verge of being kicked out of Al-Bab after being inside the city for an entire week.

Russian air force carries out joint raids with international collation against ISIS positions

Russian Defense Ministry announced  carrying out joint raids with international coalition against ISIS positions near al-Bab city in eastern countryside of Aleppo.

US stealth bombers kill more than 80 ISIS "fighters" in Libya

More than 80 Islamic State jihadists were killed in a US aerial blitz on training camps in Libya, including fighters involved in plotting attacks in Europe, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Thursday.

US Coalition Spared Daesh Oil Production Facilities in Syria: Russia

The US-led international coalition did not bomb oil production facilities captured by Daesh (ISIL) militants in Syria, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Major General Igor Konashenkov stated.