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Sep 3, 2014

Iran’s allies in Iraq face complex choice amid increasing “airstrikes”

Deputy commander of paramilitary forces blames US, while leadership considers next step after fourth mysterious explosion destroys munitions of Iran-backed militias.
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Israeli satellite imaging shows how Iran’s land bridge is under attack

ISI: bridge gives 'capability of conducting attacks from Iraq'
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Turkey Tells Syria Not to “Play with Fire” After Deadly Air Strike

Analysts told The Media Line Turkey is trying to maintain a presence in northern Syria to prevent a Russian-back attack on Idlib by the Syrian regime
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Egypt arrests son of Abbas adviser

Ramy Sha'ath’s lawyers learned that their client was being charged with “assisting a terrorist group,” referring to the Muslim Brotherhood.
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Could US forces be targeted amid Iran-Israel tensions in Iraq?

The Shi’ite paramilitary groups are divided on how to proceed against the Americans.
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