Iranian regime's proxies seek to harm Baghdad-Washington strategic partnership

Security 2024-09-09

Iranian regime's proxies seek to harm Baghdad-Washington strategic partnership

With attacks on US forces in Iraq, Iran-aligned militias are undermining Iraqi sovereignty and setting the country back in the fight to eradicate ISIS.

Iranian regime seeks to control Karbala through its proxy militias

Security 2024-09-05

Iranian regime seeks to control Karbala through its proxy militias

Recent clashes between Iraqi forces and an Iran-aligned militia in Karbala lay bare the Iranian regime's quest for influence in Iraq's holy cities.

Hizbullah uses illegal crossings at Lebanon-Syria border with impunity

Security 2024-09-02

Hizbullah uses illegal crossings at Lebanon-Syria border with impunity

The Iran-backed party has been shuttling fighters and all kinds of cargo across the border in collusion with the Syrian regime's 4th Division.

IRGC-aligned militias alarm Deir Ezzor city residents with intensified military training

Security 2024-08-31

IRGC-aligned militias alarm Deir Ezzor city residents with intensified military training

Stray bullets and the constant sound of gunfire coming from al-Talae camp, where Hizbullah is overseeing training, have local residents on edge.

ISIS remnants making serious efforts to regroup in Iraq's desert areas

Security 2024-08-30

ISIS remnants making serious efforts to regroup in Iraq's desert areas

ISIS has become more active in recent months, but a repeat of the group's 2014 incursion remains unlikely because of heightened vigilance.

Top US general's Egypt visit highlights strong bilateral ties

Security 2024-08-29

Top US general's Egypt visit highlights strong bilateral ties

US Central Command leader's visit underscored the strength of the relationship and joint commitment to restoring regional stability.

Iranian regime arms proxies via Syrian port of Baniyas

Security 2024-08-26

Iranian regime arms proxies via Syrian port of Baniyas

The IRGC has been using the strategic port on the Mediterranean to ship weapons to Lebanese Hizbullah and its other proxies in the region.

EU mission in Red Sea rescues oil tanker crew after Houthi attack

Security 2024-08-26

EU mission in Red Sea rescues oil tanker crew after Houthi attack

As crew is transported to safety, the Aspides mission warns the stricken vessel poses an 'environmental and navigational hazard' due to likely oil spill.

IRGC continues to transfer arms to allied militias in Syria via Iraq

Security 2024-08-24

IRGC continues to transfer arms to allied militias in Syria via Iraq

The massive arsenal of missiles that Hizbullah and other Iranian proxies are stockpiling in eastern Syria poses 'a real threat to the Middle East.'

US, France demonstrate multifaceted commitment to Egypt, regional stability

Security 2024-08-22

US, France demonstrate multifaceted commitment to Egypt, regional stability

Cooperation among the United States, France and Egypt supports security in the Middle East, the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.