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.'
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.
Security 2024-08-21
Iran-backed forces kill Syrian children, civilians in Deir Ezzor clashes
Iran-aligned groups have continued to destabilize the situation and endanger civilian lives.
Security 2024-08-19
Iraq tightens down on cross-border drug smuggling
Iraqi authorities have been working hard to prevent the country from being used as a cross-regional conduit for the illicit drug trade.
Security 2024-08-19
Iran-linked attacks on coalition base in Iraq undermine Iraqi government
Attacks on international coalition forces at an Iraqi base, claimed by an Iran-aligned coalition, undermine the Iraqi government.
Security 2024-08-13
Iraq sees successes, lingering challenges 7 years after victory over ISIS
Iraq has made significant security and reconstruction progress since the ISIS era, but recent attacks show the extremist group remains a threat.
Security 2024-08-10
Iraq-Syria border wall closes gaps exploited by ISIS, smugglers
A section of the wall that runs through a trouble spot north of the Euphrates has been completed, blocking infiltration and boosting security.
Security 2024-08-09
IRGC leaders in Syria pressure tribes to let their sons join allied militias
Syrian tribal leaders have stressed they will not be drawn into the Iranian regime's schemes, regardless of temptations or threats.
Security 2024-08-09
US seeks to head off Middle East escalation while preparing for worst-case scenarios
The United States has been working hard to head off a regional conflict, while continuing to prepare for 'every possibility' to protect all its partners in the region.
Security 2024-08-08
Houthis' Baghdad office undermines Iraq, destabilizes region
Money siphoned away from the Iranian people continues to be put toward the regime-backed Houthis and their new efforts to undermine Iraqi sovereignty.