Houthis' 'religious tourism' scheme a cover for entry of IRGC, Hizbullah operatives

Security 2024-09-23

Houthis' 'religious tourism' scheme a cover for entry of IRGC, Hizbullah operatives

The Houthis plan to bring in tens of thousands of 'religious pilgrims' from Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Lebanon and Iraq, a Yemeni official warns.

Iraq clears large area of ISIS mines, explosive remnants of war

Security 2024-09-22

Iraq clears large area of ISIS mines, explosive remnants of war

Though significant progress has been made in the effort to clear mines and unexploded ordnance, the lives of Iraqi civilians remain at risk.

Tahrir al-Sham roiled by internal divisions, popular rejection

Security 2024-09-19

Tahrir al-Sham roiled by internal divisions, popular rejection

Leader of the extremist alliance is under fire from factions who seek a return to a more hardline ideology and reactivation of 'morality police.'

US release of military aid to Egypt attests to strength of partnership

Security 2024-09-19

US release of military aid to Egypt attests to strength of partnership

The decision shows US confidence in Egypt and its role in advancing regional peace, including its efforts to broker a Gaza ceasefire deal.

Iranian proxies spar over control of clandestine Iraq-Syria border crossings

Security 2024-09-19

Iranian proxies spar over control of clandestine Iraq-Syria border crossings

IRGC-aligned militias at the Iraq-Syria frontier are quarreling over control of illicit crossings that are a key source of smuggling revenue.

Iraqi leaders call for deescalation as IRGC-aligned militias agitate

Security 2024-09-17

Iraqi leaders call for deescalation as IRGC-aligned militias agitate

As Iranian proxies carry out attacks and fan the flames of regional conflict, Iraqi leaders have stressed their commitment to reducing tensions.

Activists warn of renewed Tahrir al-Sham activity in southern Syria's Daraa

Security 2024-09-15

Activists warn of renewed Tahrir al-Sham activity in southern Syria's Daraa

The extremist alliance is trying to exploit the fragility of the grip the regime, Russia and Iran hold over Daraa to reestablish its presence in southern Syria.

US, Iraq continue with joint mission to eradicate ISIS

Security 2024-09-14

US, Iraq continue with joint mission to eradicate ISIS

Successful joint operation provides an impetus to continue coordination and cooperation to thwart ISIS's ability to carry out terrorist attacks.

SDF, international coalition conduct live fire drills in Deir Ezzor

Security 2024-09-13

SDF, international coalition conduct live fire drills in Deir Ezzor

The joint exercises with the Syrian Democratic Forces came in the aftermath of a series of attacks on international coalition bases in Syria and Iraq.

IRGC completes new military base in Syria's Homs province

Security 2024-09-12

IRGC completes new military base in Syria's Homs province

IRGC-aligned militias have been transferring advanced weapons to underground warehouses at the newly completed base in rural Homs.