In Syria, SDF, international coalition keep ISIS in check

Security 2024-03-18

In Syria, SDF, international coalition keep ISIS in check

The international coalition and its allies are the 'tip of the spear' in the battle to eliminate the threat posed by ISIS remnants in eastern Syria and the region.

Russia, China conduct joint naval drill with Iran as Houthis' attacks roil regional waters

Security 2024-03-15

Russia, China conduct joint naval drill with Iran as Houthis' attacks roil regional waters

The joint drills in the Gulf of Oman come as Iran's proxies, the Houthis, continue to attack commercial ships in regional waters, leaving little doubt of Moscow and Beijing's approval.

US sanctions vessel carrying $100 million in Iranian commodities to China

Security 2024-03-14

US sanctions vessel carrying $100 million in Iranian commodities to China

The action aims to disrupt Iran's destabilizing activities, which include supplying attack drones to Russia and weapons to proxies in Iraq and Syria.

Joint US-UK sanctions hit deputy IRGC commander and key Houthi facilitators

Security 2024-03-12

Joint US-UK sanctions hit deputy IRGC commander and key Houthi facilitators

Iran's Quds Force has smuggled weapons to and trained Houthi militants who are worsening the economic and humanitarian situation in the region.

Continuing violence suggests Houthis will not halt violence for Ramadan

Security 2024-03-12

Continuing violence suggests Houthis will not halt violence for Ramadan

The Iran-backed group staged one of its largest attacks yet, with US and allied forces downing nearly 30 attack drones targeting international shipping.

Iran seen as reviving ties with Sudan to gain another Red Sea foothold

Security 2024-03-06

Iran seen as reviving ties with Sudan to gain another Red Sea foothold

By controlling Sudanese ports along the Red Sea coast, Iran and its proxies would increase their influence in a critically important commercial corridor.

Hizbullah has turned Lebanon into an 'Iranian province'

Security 2024-03-03

Hizbullah has turned Lebanon into an 'Iranian province'

Iran views Lebanon as an extension of it on the Mediterranean and 'is laying the groundwork for a disaster that nobody wants,' officials and analysts warn.

Under fire in Syria, IRGC leadership repositions

Security 2024-02-28

Under fire in Syria, IRGC leadership repositions

As Iran and its proxies come under increasing pressure in Syria, the IRGC is redeploying some of its leaders and withdrawing others, activists say.

Hizbullah arouses ire as its south Lebanon volleys draw retaliatory fire

Security 2024-02-25

Hizbullah arouses ire as its south Lebanon volleys draw retaliatory fire

The Iran-backed party has placed civilians in southern villages in harm's way by using the region as an arsenal and a launchpad for its attacks.

EU's new Red Sea mission will enhance security in key waterway

Security 2024-02-22

EU's new Red Sea mission will enhance security in key waterway

Operation Aspides will boost naval presence in the area where numerous Houthi attacks have targeted international commercial vessels.