Militia

Israel prepared to renew Iran war, awaiting 'green light' from Trump, Katz says

Katz noted that the IDF was awaiting the green light from the US, adding that future attacks would be "different and deadly," targeting "the most painful places."

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz attends an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel’s 78th Independence Day celebrations in Jerusalem on April 20, 2026.
Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Kermanshah, Iran on January 8, 2026.

Iran relying on Pakistani, Middle East militias in efforts to curb renewed protests, expert says

 Iraqi security forces sit on vehicles at a street after an attack by a drone strike on an Iran-backed militia headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq January 4, 2024.

Why the US is standing up to Iranian-backed militias in Iraq - analysis

Mourners march in the funeral of a Kataib Hezbollah terrorist after a US airstrike on a Popular Mobilization Forces headquarters near the Iraq-Syria border, pictured in Baghdad, March 2, 2026.

US halts dollar shipments to Iraq, freezes military aid over militia concerns


Niger coup leaders declare general Tiani head of state

"The President of the CNSP is the head of state. He represents the state of Niger in international relations," an officer said, reading out a statement.

Hundreds of supporters of the coup gather and hold a Russian and Nigers flags in front of the National Assembly in the capital Niamey, Niger July 27, 2023.

Revolution in Iran: The state of minorities, uprising against Tehran

The ‘Magazine’ meets Siamand Moeini, leader of PJAK, an Iranian Kurdish party and militia, to discuss the uprising in Iran.

 PJAK FIGHTERS take part in a ceremony, Qandil Mountains, 2022.

Why does Iran need 200,000 pro-Iran militiamen in Iraq? - analysis

A report alleges that the number of pro-Iran militiamen have grown so large that they are the third largest military force in Iraq.

Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim men from the Iranian-backed group Kataib Hezbollah wave the party's flags as they walk along a street painted in the colours of the Israeli flag during a parade marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, in Baghdad

Russia says Wagner Group seizes two more areas in Ukraine's Bakhmut

The statement said Russian army paratroop units were supporting the claimed advance by holding back Ukrainian forces on the flanks.

 Wagner private military group centre opens in St Petersburg

New Palestinian militia surfaces in northern West Bank

The new group, Battalion of Martyr Omar Abu Laila, is named after a terrorist who shot and stabbed a soldier and a civilian near Ariel, killing them.

 Militants attend the funeral of Palestinian teen Hamzeh al-Ashqar, who was killed in clashes during an Israeli military raid, in Askar camp near Nablus, in the West Bank February 7, 2023.

Foreign mercenaries in Ukraine earning up to $3,000 salaries - Russian report

The Ukrainian military said that as of April 2022, roughly 20,000 foreigners from 52 countries have applied to enlist – including some Israeli nationals.

 Ben Grant and other foreign fighters from the UK pose for a picture as they are ready to depart towards the front line in the east of Ukraine following the Russian invasion, at the main train station in Lviv, Ukraine, March 5, 2022.

Iran’s Basij militia vandalizes UK embassy for 2nd time since Friday

A “pro-regime group daubed the slogans seemingly in response to UK support for ongoing anti-government protests,” according to The Telegraph.

 Anti-British graffities are seen on the walls of the British Embassy in Tehran, Iran December 10, 2022.

Failed rocket attack targets US forces in Syria

The US military said the 107 mm rocket failed to impact anything inside the Rumalyn Landing Zone compound in northeast Syria.

American soldiers stand near military trucks, at al-Omar oil field in Deir Al Zor, Syria March 23, 2019.

Iran mobilizes proxies to fight growing protests

BEHIND THE LINES: Protesters accuse regime of using Arab militiamen to suppress mounting demonstrations.

 IRANIANS COMMEMORATE Arbaeen in Tehran, earlier this month.

Airstrikes target pro-Iranian militias in eastern Syria - report

A number of casualties among pro-Iranian militias were reported by local media outlets.

 Smoke rises after airstrikes on a rebel-held part of the southern city of Deraa, Syria, June 15, 2017 (illustrative).