Top US general's Egypt visit highlights strong bilateral ties

Security 2024-08-29

Top US general's Egypt visit highlights strong bilateral ties

US Central Command leader's visit underscored the strength of the relationship and joint commitment to restoring regional stability.

Senior leader of al-Qaeda affiliate killed in US 'kinetic strike' in Syria

Security 2024-08-26

Senior leader of al-Qaeda affiliate killed in US 'kinetic strike' in Syria

Hurras al-Deen Shura council member Abu-Abd al-Rahman al-Makki was responsible for 'overseeing terrorist operations,' US military says.

EU mission in Red Sea rescues oil tanker crew after Houthi attack

Security 2024-08-26

EU mission in Red Sea rescues oil tanker crew after Houthi attack

As crew is transported to safety, the Aspides mission warns the stricken vessel poses an 'environmental and navigational hazard' due to likely oil spill.

Iranian regime arms proxies via Syrian port of Baniyas

Security 2024-08-26

Iranian regime arms proxies via Syrian port of Baniyas

The IRGC has been using the strategic port on the Mediterranean to ship weapons to Lebanese Hizbullah and its other proxies in the region.

IRGC continues to transfer arms to allied militias in Syria via Iraq

Security 2024-08-24

IRGC continues to transfer arms to allied militias in Syria via Iraq

The massive arsenal of missiles that Hizbullah and other Iranian proxies are stockpiling in eastern Syria poses 'a real threat to the Middle East.'

New US sanctions target Houthi, Hizbullah trade networks

Security 2024-08-23

New US sanctions target Houthi, Hizbullah trade networks

The sanctions target companies, individuals and vessels involved in shipping Iranian oil and LPG for the IRGC-backed groups.

US, France demonstrate multifaceted commitment to Egypt, regional stability

Security 2024-08-22

US, France demonstrate multifaceted commitment to Egypt, regional stability

Cooperation among the United States, France and Egypt supports security in the Middle East, the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.

Al-Qaeda suicide attack in Abyan shows collusion with Houthis

Security 2024-08-22

Al-Qaeda suicide attack in Abyan shows collusion with Houthis

Analysts warn that al-Qaeda is exploiting its proximity to Houthi-controlled al-Bayda province to move, hide and obtain weapons and supplies.

Iran-backed forces kill Syrian children, civilians in Deir Ezzor clashes

Security 2024-08-21

Iran-backed forces kill Syrian children, civilians in Deir Ezzor clashes

Iran-aligned groups have continued to destabilize the situation and endanger civilian lives.

Iran indulges Lebanese Hizbullah, its favorite proxy

Security 2024-08-21

Iran indulges Lebanese Hizbullah, its favorite proxy

Backing numerous proxy wars in the region, Tehran has made clear which group it favors.