Houthis fund Red Sea attacks with international drug trafficking operation

Security 2025-02-09

Houthis fund Red Sea attacks with international drug trafficking operation

Drug trafficking is a major source of revenue for the Houthis, who have expanded their operations in Yemen and across the water in Africa.

Iraq begins new phase of al-Hol repatriations in concert with SDF, coalition

Security 2025-02-07

Iraq begins new phase of al-Hol repatriations in concert with SDF, coalition

Iraq has been steadily repatriating its citizens from al-Hol and other camps in Syria in coordination with the SDF and international coalition.

In Syria, upstart al-Sharaa wields authority over rival extremists ISIS

Security 2025-01-31

In Syria, upstart al-Sharaa wields authority over rival extremists ISIS

ISIS is a liability for former member Ahmed al-Sharaa in his quest for legitimacy, recent incident at Sayyida Zainab shrine shows.

United States affirms strong and enduring defense partnership with Egypt

Security 2025-01-30

United States affirms strong and enduring defense partnership with Egypt

Military deals between Egypt and the United States move forward as new US administration affirms longstanding bilateral relationship.

Yemen authorities block arms shipments destined for Houthis

Security 2025-01-28

Yemen authorities block arms shipments destined for Houthis

Arms shipments headed to the Iran-backed Houthis have been intercepted off the Red Sea coast and by customs officials at a Yemeni port.

US approval of Kuwait military vehicle maintenance deal fortifies Gulf alliance

Security 2025-01-27

US approval of Kuwait military vehicle maintenance deal fortifies Gulf alliance

The potential military sale would strengthen Gulf state's capability to maintain and refurbish critical US-made military transportation equipment.

US forces continue to deter and degrade Houthis’ capabilities

Security 2025-01-25

US forces continue to deter and degrade Houthis’ capabilities

The US military has fortified its presence with the Truman Carrier Strike Group, which is maintaining continuous operations in the Red Sea.

US strikes blind Houthi radar defenses, leave group vulnerable

Security 2025-01-24

US strikes blind Houthi radar defenses, leave group vulnerable

Strikes targeting radar installations and early warning capabilities are part of a strategy to degrade the Houthis' threats to vessels in the region.

French strikes targeting ISIS in Syria support regional stability

Security 2025-01-22

French strikes targeting ISIS in Syria support regional stability

Preemptive strikes on ISIS positions intend to ensure the group does not take advantage of the leadership changes in Syria to reemerge.

US destroys Houthis' underground weapons storage facilities

Security 2025-01-21

US destroys Houthis' underground weapons storage facilities

Weapons stored at the two sites were being used to attack US Navy warships and merchant vessels in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.