Jan 31, 2025 · The fall of Assad — an ally of Iran — weakened Tehran’s hand in the region, leaving allied groups in Iraq feeling vulnerable. Many in Iraq also fear that IS could take advantage of the security vacuum to stage a comeback while Syria’s new leaders are still consolidating their control over the country and forming a national army.

Iraq–Syria relations are the diplomatic relations between the sovereign states of the Republic of Iraq and the Syrian Arab Republic. Both countries are neighbours and they share the Iraq–Syria border. Bilateral relations are marked by long-shared …

Jan 31, 2025 · The fall of Bashar Assad in Syria has led Iran-allied factions in neighboring Iraq to reconsider their push for U.S. forces to exit the country, multiple Iraqi and American officials told The ...

5 days ago · ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Jordan will come together to fight the remnants of the Islamic State group, a move that would allow the United States to cut ties with Kurdish militants in Syria, the Turkish foreign minister said Sunday. Washington’s decadelong relationship with Kurdish-led forces in Syria is opposed by Turkey.

6 days ago · The fall of Bashar Assad in Syria has led Iran-allied factions in neighboring Iraq to reconsider their push for U.S. forces to exit the country, multiple Iraqi and American officials told The ...

Feb 3, 2024 · The United States on Friday conducted major airstrikes on dozens of targets across Iraq and Syria in retaliation for a drone attack in Jordan last month that killed three US troops.

Feb 4, 2024 · The Euphrates River cuts through Syria into Iraq, with U.S. troops and American-backed Kurdish-led fighters on the east bank and Iran-backed fighters and Syrian government forces to the west. Bases for U.S. troops in Iraq have come under attack too.

Dec 17, 2024 · Iraqi Kurds and minorities arguably have the most at stake and will be hoping for inclusive governance in Syria. The fall of President Bashar al-Assad earlier this month and what comes next in Syria will likely have significant security, political and other implications for Iraq.

Dec 11, 2024 · On November 23, U.S. and international forces in northeastern Syria and Iraq were attacked with drones and rockets four times in twenty-four hours. In February 2024, the U.S. conducted a series...

2 days ago · Trump and officials close to him expressed interest in pulling all U.S. troops out of Syria, prompting the Pentagon to draw up plans for a full withdrawal in 30, 60 or 90 days.