Security 2024-02-21

The fallout from the Iran-backed group's attacks on commercial vessels is having a far-reaching negative impact on the global economy.

Security 2024-02-21

In recent years, the United States and its partners have interdicted close to 20 Iranian smuggling vessels carrying lethal aid to the Houthis.

Security 2024-02-20

The kingdom has been heading up a regional effort to combat cross-border drug smuggling as it continues to thwart infiltration from Syria.

Security 2024-02-17

Slowing cargo ships awaiting word on whether to proceed to the Red Sea amid the Houthis' attacks have created a 'hunting ground' for pirates.

Security 2024-02-16

Iran has a long history of using little-known 'smokescreen' militias to conceal its role in attacks, most recently with its proxy Kataib Hizbullah.

Security 2024-02-14

Iraq has worked hard to secure its border with Syria, but Iran-aligned militias still find ways to smuggle weapons and drugs via illegal crossings along the frontier.

Security 2024-02-13

Residents of Hizbullah-dominated areas say they do not feel safe amid mysterious explosions that point to the presence of ammunition depots.

Security 2024-02-09

The proportion of container ships hauling China-linked tonnage through the Red Sea has surged as other nations steer clear of the Houthis' attacks.

Security 2024-02-08

Joint US-Iraqi talks on international coalition's future are meant to develop a new form for a 'sustainable bilateral security relationship,' military expert says.

Security 2024-02-08

Armed and enabled by Iran, the Houthis' attacks in the Red Sea and regional waters have set back peace efforts in Yemen and put locals at even greater risk of humanitarian disaster.