Over 4,500 IS detainees brought to Iraq from Syria: official
Baghdad (AFP) Feb 10, 2026
More than 4,500 suspected jihadists have been transferred from Syria to Iraq as part of a US operation to relocate Islamic State group detainees, an Iraqi official told AFP on Tuesday. ... more
Syria thwarts weapons smuggling attempt to Lebanon: state media
Damascus (AFP) Jan 26, 2026
Damascus thwarted on Monday an attempt to smuggle weapons into Lebanon, state media reported, days after Israel struck several border crossings between the two countries, saying they were used by Hezbollah. ... more
More IS detainees heading to Iraq from Syria: Iraqi officials
Baghdad (AFP) Jan 24, 2026
Hundreds of Islamic State group detainees were being transferred from Syria to Iraq on Saturday, the second batch since the US announced plans to relocate the jihadists there, two Iraqi security officials told AFP. ... more