US leverages regional partnerships in bid to resolve al-Hol camp issue

Security 2025-06-10

US leverages regional partnerships in bid to resolve al-Hol camp issue

Joint efforts to resolve the status of ISIS families who are still interned in Syria have been focusing on al-Hol camp in al-Hasakeh province.

US justice system delivers 10-year sentence to extremist group fighter

Security 2025-06-10

US justice system delivers 10-year sentence to extremist group fighter

A Kosovo-born naturalized US citizen who pledged allegiance to ISIS and fought against US forces has been handed a 10-year prison sentence.

Highly skilled air traffic controllers boost Iraqi military's prowess

Security 2025-06-09

Highly skilled air traffic controllers boost Iraqi military's prowess

With the launch of its second Air Controller Course, the Iraqi Joint Operations Command demonstrates commitment to eradicating ISIS.

Iraqi strikes targeting Kirkuk cells deny extremists their hiding places

Security 2025-06-06

Iraqi strikes targeting Kirkuk cells deny extremists their hiding places

Under intensive Iraqi surveillance, ISIS cells have been unable to secure bases in the highlands and valleys of Kirkuk, Salaheddeine and Diyala.

Swedish trial makes it clear extremists will not escape consequences for their crimes

Security 2025-06-05

Swedish trial makes it clear extremists will not escape consequences for their crimes

The trial in Sweden of an ISIS element already convicted in connection with deadly attacks in France and Belgium shows justice will be served.

US sanctions Iranian oil network funding weapons programs

Security 2025-06-04

US sanctions Iranian oil network funding weapons programs

Close to two dozen front companies and individuals across Asia have been helping Iran's military sell oil to fund weapons development.

Childhood trauma lingers for Yazidi youth

Security 2025-06-02

Childhood trauma lingers for Yazidi youth

Painful memories endure for the Yazidi children of Ninawa province's Sinjar district who survived years of ISIS captivity and ill treatment.

US sanctions target Iran-China network behind missile program

Security 2025-05-31

US sanctions target Iran-China network behind missile program

Six individuals and 12 entities were involved in supplying carbon fiber materials to the IRGC via an international procurement network.

US sanctions disrupt global financial network supporting Hizbullah

Security 2025-05-31

US sanctions disrupt global financial network supporting Hizbullah

Funds from Hizbullah supporters travel through covert channels originating in Iran and Lebanon before reaching operatives who allocate resources.

Lebanese army enforces border ceasefire as Hizbullah faces pressure to disarm

Security 2025-05-30

Lebanese army enforces border ceasefire as Hizbullah faces pressure to disarm

Lebanese Armed Forces are uniquely positioned to implement the truce, though Hizbullah's resistance to disarmament threatens stability.