# Anbar

Iraq Fortifies Syria Frontier as U.S. Sends First Batch of ISIS Detainees Back

Iraq has bolstered military deployments along the Syria border after the U.S. began transferring Islamic State detainees from northeast Syria to Iraqi custody. Baghdad received an initial group of 150 detainees as Washington prepares to move up to 7,000 in total, prompting concerns about prison capacity and the security implications for the region.

SoMi2026年1月24日 19:00

#Iraq#Syria#Islamic State

Serene winter landscape of snow-covered mountains in Sersink, Duhok, Iraq.

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Iraq Takes Full Control of al‑Asad Airbase as U.S. Forces Exit

Iraq has assumed full control of the al‑Asad airbase after U.S. forces withdrew, a move that underscores Baghdad’s effort to reclaim sovereignty over military sites and reflects a continued U.S. retrenchment. The transfer tests Iraqi security capabilities and carries implications for regional balance and future U.S. operational approaches in the Middle East.

SoMi2026年1月18日 07:00

#Al‑Asad#Iraq#United States