Khaled has been a journalist for 25 years, mostly with Reuters in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and London. He covered the outbreak of Arab uprisings in Yemen and Syria, Hafez Al Assad's rule, Iraq under Saddam Hussein and was war correspondent in Baghdad during the 2003 US invasion. He joined The National as Chief Foreign Writer in 2019 before moving to Amman. He was a Visiting Fellow for more than three years at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs in Berlin.Source
American proxy militias in eastern Syria engaged in heavy clashes this week, potentially undermining the US presence in the country and adding another twist to the 12-year, multi-faction conflict. The fighting, mainly in Deir Ezzor governorate between Kurdish and Arab militias that left about two dozen people dead, plays to the advantage of Iran, Turkey and Russia, observers said. The three powers have also carved out zones of influence in Syria and comprise the so-called Astana grouping. They want to see the US exit Syria, leaving the scene solely to them. “We are seeing the result of...…American proxy militias in eastern Syria engaged in heavy clashes this week, potentially undermining the US presence in the country and adding another twist to the 12-year, multi-faction conflict. The fighting, mainly in Deir Ezzor governorate between Kurdish and Arab militias that left about two dozen people dead, plays to the advantage of Iran, Turkey and Russia, observers said. The three powers have also carved out zones of influence in Syria and comprise the so-called Astana grouping. They want to see the US exit Syria, leaving the scene solely to them. “We are seeing the result of...WW…
Listen In EnglishListen in ArabicBeta V.1.0 - Powered by automated translationIraq’s new Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi has said the military will soon begin a major offensive against ISIS and that militias backed by Iran will be part of the operation.In an attempt to placate the pro-Iranian militias, Mr Al Kadhimi made the announcement during a visit to the Baghdad headquarters of the Popular Mobilisation Forces on Saturday.Also known as the Hashed Al Shaabi, the PMF is an umbrella group of many militias in Iraq.Mr Al Kadhimi had hinted they should eventually be disarmed unless they...…Listen In EnglishListen in ArabicBeta V.1.0 - Powered by automated translationIraq’s new Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi has said the military will soon begin a major offensive against ISIS and that militias backed by Iran will be part of the operation.In an attempt to placate the pro-Iranian militias, Mr Al Kadhimi made the announcement during a visit to the Baghdad headquarters of the Popular Mobilisation Forces on Saturday.Also known as the Hashed Al Shaabi, the PMF is an umbrella group of many militias in Iraq.Mr Al Kadhimi had hinted they should eventually be disarmed unless they...WW…
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