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Islamic State jihadist group declares death of its leader

The Islamic State jihadist group said Wednesday that its leader Abu Hasan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi has been killed in battle and announced a replacement to head up its remaining sleeper cells.

France 24

Two Rockets Target US Base in Eastern Syria

Two rockets targeted international coalition forces at the US patrol base in northeastern Syria, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement late Friday. The attack at its base in al-Shaddadi was the third of its kind in a week but resulted in no injuries or damage to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US military reports rocket attacks on its patrol base in Syria

Attacks on the US patrol base come as tensions escalate on the Syria-Turkey border following a bombing in Istanbul.

Al Jazeera

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CENTCOM Commander: We Are Committed to Our Military Cooperation with Riyadh

US Central Command Commander General Erik Kurilla stressed his country’s commitment to consolidating cooperation and coordination between the US Central Command and all its partners in the region, to combat the joint Iranian-Houthi threats. In an exclusive interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Kurilla said the US will continue anti-smuggling operations with…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Coalition Aircraft Fly Over Iran-Backed Militias' ‘Capital’ in Eastern Syria

International coalition aircraft flew over al-Mayadeen, described as the capital of Iran-backed militias, in eastern Syria. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on Friday increased air traffic, especially drones, over Mayadeen, al-Ashara town, and Buqrus village in Der Ezzor’s countryside. Meanwhile, reports stated that four missiles launched from a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Downs Iranian Drone

The American military's Central Command ‘brings down’ drone threatening US personnel in Iraq's Kurdish region

Zenger

US General Urges Faster Repatriation of ISIS Families in Syria Camp

The repatriation and reintegration of thousands of families of ISIS militants languishing in a Kurdish-run detention camp in northeast Syria should be speeded up, the top US general in the Middle East said on Monday. General Michael “Erik” Kurilla, who leads US Central Command (CENTCOM), said many of the residents…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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U.S. general urges faster repatriation of IS families in Syria camp

The repatriation and reintegration of thousands of families of Islamic State militants languishing in a Kurdish-run detention camp in northeast Syria should be speeded up, the top U.S. general in the Middle East said on Monday.

Reuters

Iran Sends Written Warning to Countries Hosting US Army

Iran's Chief of Staff, Mohammad Bagheri, said that Tehran has sent a written warning to the countries hosting the US army in the region. Bagheri condemned Israel's joining the US Central Command (CENTCOM), accusing Washington of seeking to "fill the vacuum" of its forces in the region. He said that…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US says airstrikes in eastern Syria were a message to Iran

U.S. military airstrikes in eastern Syria were to send a message to Iran and Tehran-backed militias that targeted American troops this month and several other times over the past year, the Pentagon said Wednesday.

France 24

Pentagon vows to "push back" against Iran after clashes in Syria as nuclear talks continue

3 U.S. service members were injured in the latest in a series of attacks in Syria linked to Iran.

Axios

US strikes back at militants in Syria after rocket assaults

The U.S. military said it lashed back at Iranian-backed forces in Syria after rockets were fired at two bases where Americans are stationed.

Tribune News Service

Meta removes fake accounts tied to pro-US influence campaign

A covert online persuasion campaign to cast the U.S. and its allies in a positive light in the Middle East and Central Asia — as well as to bash its adversaries — was disrupted by Meta Platforms Inc. and Twitter Inc., which have removed the “inauthentic” accounts from their platforms,…

Tribune News Service

US airstrikes target Iranian-backed groups in eastern Syria

U.S. forces carried out airstrikes in Syria against groups tied to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, U.S. Central Command said, a move that comes as Washington and Tehran weigh a new nuclear agreement.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

CENTCOM Commander Meets with Kochavi in Tel Aviv

CENTCOM Commander General Michael Kurilla met on Sunday with Israeli army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen.

Al Jazeera

US says it has killed ISIL leader in Syria

The US says the raid in northwest Syria, killed Maher al-Agal and ‘seriously injured’ one of his associates.

The Independent UK

Biden trip promotes budding Arab-Israeli security ties

Once-unthinkable coordination between Israeli and Arab militaries is coming into greater focus as Joe Biden heads into his first Middle East trip as president

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Strike Kills Al-Qaeda-Linked Commander in Syria

A drone strike by the US-led coalition in northwestern Syria killed a senior member of an al-Qaeda-linked group, Syrian opposition activists and the US military said Tuesday. The attack on the suspected militant, who was riding a motorcycle at the time, came shortly before midnight on Monday - the latest…

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Pentagon Describes Russia's Actions in Syria as 'Provocative'

US military officials have expressed concern about the increased risk of confrontation between US and Russian forces in Syria. The commander of US Central Command (Centcom), General Erik Kurilla, said in a statement that his regional forces seek to avoid any miscalculated steps that would lead to unnecessary conflict. "We…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Meets with CENTCOM Chief

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held talks in Tampa on Monday with US Central Command chief Commander General Michael Kurilla. "We discussed our joint defense coordination, addressing regional challenges, and stressed the need to work together on preserving regional and global stability," tweeted Prince Khalid. They also…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Austin to Gantz: US Committed to Preventing Iran’s Acquiring of Nuclear Weapons

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reiterated his country’s ironclad commitment to Israel’s security and to maintaining Israel’s qualitative military edge.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Planes to Partake in Israeli Military Drill Simulating Strike on Iran

The newly confirmed commander of US military forces in the Middle East, US Army Gen. Michael Kurilla, spent a whole day with Israeli army chief Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi. He personally observed the “Chariots of Fire” exercise, which simulates a multi-front war against Iran. In two weeks, Israeli Air Force…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kadhimi to the International Coalition: ISIS is Active in Western Iraq

Iraqi Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, called on the United States and the international coalition to assume a greater role in combating ISIS, which he said was still active in various regions in western Iraq. His comments came during a meeting on Sunday with the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Forces Conduct Drills in Bases Attacked by Iran

The US-led international coalition forces conducted military maneuvers and training in the vicinity of Al-Omar oil field in northeastern Syria, after their base came under missile attacks in the eastern countryside of Deir Ezzor. The US Army Central Command (Centcom) announced that four US soldiers were slightly wounded in the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Administration Reluctant to Remove IRGC from Terror List

The region covered by the US Central Command “is where we protect waterways so that global commerce can flow,” said US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin, in remarks during a change of command ceremony at CENTCOM. “It is where we fight terrorists who threaten our citizens. And it is…

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