Syrian Army Preparing to Lift Siege on Terrorist-held Eastern Ghouta

A Syrian army colonel said forces will lift the siege on the terrorist-held Damascus suburb of Eastern Ghouta, making it possible for people trapped in the embattled enclave to return to the “state’s embrace” soon.

US: Raqqa’s "liberation" marks 'beginning of a new phase'

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Friday congratulated the Syrian people and the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on the liberation of the city of Raqqa from Daesh.

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.

Syria Army Retakes Strategic Area in Damascus Suburb

Syria’s army and its allies stepped up their attack on Takfiri terrorists in suburb of Damascus and recaptured the strategic district of al-Qaboun from foreign-backed militants.

Iraqi PM Wants Full Disclosure about 2003 US-Led Invasion

Iraq's prime minister is demanding full disclosure about events surrounding the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq.

About 1,500 manage to leave Eastern Aleppo on Sunday

About 1,500 people have managed on Sunday to leave eastern districts of Syria’s city of Aleppo that are occupied by terrorists, SANA news agency said.

Turkey 'determined' to take part in Mosul offensive

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that the country was determined to be a part of the coalition forces in the planned offensive to retake the oil-rich Iraqi city of Mosul from Daesh.

Libya pro-govt forces announce capture of ISIS Sirte headquarters

Pro-government forces in Libya said they seized control of the Islamic State group's headquarters in Sirte on Wednesday as they push to oust the jihadists from the coastal city.

Iraqi Leader Vows To Defeat IS By End Of 2016

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has vowed to defeat the Islamic State militant group in the country this year.