There have been at least four mysterious explosions in Iraq at bases belonging to militia groups known as the Popular Mobilization Forces, or PMF, many of which are Iranian-supported, since July 2019. So far, there have been no concrete explanations for these incidents, which rumors and speculation have blamed on Israel, the United States, ISIS terrorists, and simple accidents.
The missile landed hundreds of miles away in Cyprus during a flurry of Israeli air strikes on targets within Syria.
Kurdish fighters are hoping the Syrian government can hold back Turkey, but the alliance of convenience might be a prelude to new conflicts.
The president has long wanted to pull out of the Syrian conflict, but doing so now would give breathing room to terrorists and other malign actors.
The Kremlin seems to be trying to deflect criticism about its indiscriminate bombing campaigns ahead of a major Syrian government offensive.
We’ve broken down all the latest news and military movements to give you a clear picture of what is and what is likely to come.
Iraqi aircraft have crossed into Syria to strike targets for the very first time.
A contingent of Arab forces could help American troops withdraw from the country, but it could also lead to a larger and even more convoluted war.
The Pentagon revealed new information about the operation including a detailed account of weapons and launch platforms used.
The strikes come after days of conflicting reports, rapid diplomatic exchanges, and threats of retaliation from Russia.
