US provides cutting-edge training, technology to Saudi Arabia

Security 2024-06-17

US provides cutting-edge training, technology to Saudi Arabia

Riyadh's long-time reliance on the exchange of technology and knowledge with the United States has enhanced its defenses and enabled it to preserve the security of the Gulf region.

Anger in Baghdad at Iran-linked attacks on KFC, US brands

Security 2024-06-17

Anger in Baghdad at Iran-linked attacks on KFC, US brands

Perpetrators linked to Iran-backed militia Kataib Hizbullah put Iraqi lives and the country's reputation at risk, Baghdad residents say.

IRGC military equipment enters Syria via Iraqi crossing

Security 2024-06-15

IRGC military equipment enters Syria via Iraqi crossing

Arms shipments arrive in Syria from Iran via Iraq through two main crossings: al-Qaim-Albu Kamal, and Sikak, an illegal military crossing.

Iran's proxies increase presence along Jordan border

Security 2024-06-01

Iran's proxies increase presence along Jordan border

Iran's plans to destabilize Jordan have so far failed, due to continued efforts by the Jordanian security forces to counteract them.

US keeps up pressure on Houthis, thwarts Red Sea attacks

Security 2024-05-31

US keeps up pressure on Houthis, thwarts Red Sea attacks

US and allied forces have intercepted missiles and drones launched toward ships and carried out strikes to degrade the Houthis' capabilities.

SDF nab senior ISIS commander in al-Raqa as part of ongoing crackdown

Security 2024-05-30

SDF nab senior ISIS commander in al-Raqa as part of ongoing crackdown

The Syrian Democratic Forces are continuing to pursue ISIS elements and cells in eastern Syria, with 'direct and total' international coalition support.

IRGC-linked thugs turn Iraq-Syria border into criminal hotbed

Security 2024-05-20

IRGC-linked thugs turn Iraq-Syria border into criminal hotbed

Shady armed groups linked to Iran have been running cross-border arms and drug smuggling operations, menacing those who get in their way.

IRGC reduces Syria presence after strikes target its operatives

Security 2024-05-19

IRGC reduces Syria presence after strikes target its operatives

The Iranian presence in Syria has been reduced to a small core of second and third tier commanders, local activists say.

IRGC recruits Syrian youth to control Euphrates crossings, fight SDF

Security 2024-05-17

IRGC recruits Syrian youth to control Euphrates crossings, fight SDF

The IRGC is preying on unemployed and impoverished youth to recruit them into cells to control river crossings and further its objectives in Syria.

Iran 'cannot hide behind the Houthis,' US ambassador tells UN

Security 2024-05-16

Iran 'cannot hide behind the Houthis,' US ambassador tells UN

US ambassador reiterates call 'for Iran to cease its unlawful weapons transfers and enablement of the Houthis' illegal and reckless attacks.'