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Mystery surrounds 'airborne landing' operations in Iraqi desert

Political analysts say Iraqi territory has become more vulnerable to foreign operations after recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Dana Taib Menmy
11 March, 2026
Asaad al-Shaibani was in Riyadh amid deepening ties between Syria and Saudi Arabia
Syria
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Syria, Saudi FMs meet in Riyadh as Damascus joins anti-IS bloc

The New Arab Staff
10 February, 2026
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Iraq
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Iraq clarifies Syrian youth's death sentence is 'not final'

Dana Taib Menmy
07 November, 2025
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Uncertainty grows in Iraq over who will replace US troops

Dana Taib Menmy
10 September, 2025
US forces landed in the town of Atmeh in northern Syria [Getty]
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Syria: US forces airdrop near Idlib, mass grave found in Latakia

The New Arab Staff
20 August, 2025
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Denmark to send special forces to fight IS

The New Arab & agencies
04 March, 2016
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Russia
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No agreement among world powers on Assad's role

The New Arab & agencies
18 November, 2015
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UAE
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40 men on trial tried to 'overthrow' UAE government

The New Arab & agencies
17 November, 2015
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Kirkuk
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Dozens killed and injured by coalition airstrike in Iraq

The New Arab
03 June, 2015