Security 2023-11-25
Lebanon's hospitality sector stalls amid Israel-Hamas war
Fears of a spillover of the Israel-Hamas war, fueled by Hizbullah's aggression on Lebanon's southern border, have dealt tourism a massive blow.
Security 2023-11-23
IRGC-controlled militias in Syria redeploy to the east of Euphrates
In the wake of retaliatory US strikes, Iran-backed armed groups have repositioned their fighters and weapons to the east of the Euphrates River.
Security 2023-11-22
Lebanon fears Hamas war spillover could trigger wheat crisis
If Iranian proxies drag Lebanon into the fray of the Israel-Hamas war, the existing wheat shortage could quickly turn into a bread crisis.
Security 2023-11-14
US retaliatory strikes hit Iran-linked sites in eastern Syria
It was the third time in less than three weeks that the US military has targeted locations in Syria linked to Iran and its proxies.
Security 2023-11-12
IRGC Syria recruitment aims to 'ignite' southern border
Recruitment efforts are targeting Syrians to give the impression that Syrians, not the Iranian regime, are behind border escalation amid Israel-Hamas war.
Security 2023-11-11
Houthis' involvement in Hamas-Israeli war threatens to derail Yemen peace process
The group's attacks have direct and future repercussions on the course of the peace talks and will exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
Security 2023-11-08
US intensifies military, diplomatic efforts to deter Iranian proxies
The United States seeks to strengthen force posture across the region to deter state or non-state actors from escalating the war beyond Gaza.
Security 2023-11-06
Wagner reportedly to supply Hizbullah with air defense systems
The system has yet to been sent, but the US is monitoring discussions involving Wagner and Hizbullah and the potential delivery is of major concern.
Security 2023-11-05
For Hamas, Moscow and Tehran are open for business
Even after Hamas staged its deadly October 7 attack on Israel, the two capitals have made it clear they will not sever ties with the militant group.
Security 2023-11-02
Embattled Hizbullah chief Nasrallah to make first public speech amid spiraling crisis
Seen by many as a puppet of the Iranian regime, Nasrallah makes the speech amid deep anxiety in Lebanon where most civilians strongly oppose the group dragging them into another war.