Security 2024-04-29
Houthis resume attacks on ships in Red Sea after recent lull
The Houthis' resumption of attacks on ships shows that they seek to maintain a level of chaos in the region, one analyst said.
Security 2024-04-28
Hizbullah's cross-border smuggling 'has not stopped for a minute,' activists say
The Iran-backed party continues to fill its coffers by directing an enormous cross-border smuggling operation between Lebanon and Syria.
Security 2024-04-25
Iran's drone program targeted in response to unprecedented attack on Israel
The latest US sanctions target individuals and entities that enable Iran's UAV production, including engine types that power its Shahed drones.
Security 2024-04-23
Russia's losses in Black Sea bode ill for its Red Sea aspirations
Russia has lost a third of its Black Sea Fleet, even though Ukraine does not have a navy. This raises questions about its worth as a naval partner in the Red Sea.
Security 2024-04-22
Iran's military drone program hit by sweeping international sanctions
New sanctions target the 'ringleaders of the Iranian military' following Iran's attack on Israel, along with firms that supply and support the IRGC.
Security 2024-04-20
'Bitter reality' for south Lebanon towns scarred by Hizbullah's actions
Six months after Hizbullah began to attack Israel from southern Lebanon, provoking retaliatory fire, area residents are still paying the price.
Security 2024-04-19
Iran investing billions to destabilize region, advance goals
As Iran funnels lethal aid to its proxies, the United States and partner nations work to stem the humanitarian crises that have plagued the Middle East over the past decade.
Security 2024-04-18
US transfers seized Iranian weapons to Ukrainian forces
US and partner naval forces seized the munitions from four separate vessels that were smuggling arms from Iran to the Houthis in Yemen.
Security 2024-04-17
Iran's intentions to escalate Middle East conflict are met with US warnings
Iran's 'reckless' attack on Israel and its threats to escalate could lead to a wider regional war, one in which the Iranian regime would suffer greatly, the US military warns.
Security 2024-04-15
Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel sparks international condemnation
The Iranian attack that involved hundreds of drones and missiles was thwarted by Israel and its allies, and has drawn global condemnation and calls for de-escalation.