ISIS is losing control of its online operations, recent US arrests reveal

Security 2024-11-26

ISIS is losing control of its online operations, recent US arrests reveal

ISIS supporters in the US cities of New York and Houston engaged in extensive, unguarded social media exchanges that facilitated their arrests.

Houthis' latest attack on international shipping draws rebuke

Security 2024-11-24

Houthis' latest attack on international shipping draws rebuke

As the people of Yemen suffer severe hardships, the Houthis are destabilizing global shipping and complicating aid delivery with their attacks.

Gulf states bolster naval power amid increasing maritime threats

Security 2024-11-20

Gulf states bolster naval power amid increasing maritime threats

Gulf states are ramping up their naval capabilities as Iran-backed militias deploy advanced weapons, threatening vital maritime corridors.

Failed Houthi attacks on US warships highlight group's limitations

Security 2024-11-20

Failed Houthi attacks on US warships highlight group's limitations

The Houthis have had little success in their attempts to strike military targets, preferring to focus their fire on merchant vessels, sources say.

Chaos prevails in Syrian border town as IRGC's militias vanish from view

Security 2024-11-19

Chaos prevails in Syrian border town as IRGC's militias vanish from view

Albu Kamal has seen a spike in theft and violent crime as the Iran-aligned militias that control the area rush to save themselves.

Iraq's top Shia cleric adds weight to government's anti-war efforts

Security 2024-11-14

Iraq's top Shia cleric adds weight to government's anti-war efforts

Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani's recent statements on national stability align with government efforts to keep Iraq out of a regional conflict.

Demise of Hizbullah financiers will disrupt party operations, hamper Iran's regime

Security 2024-11-14

Demise of Hizbullah financiers will disrupt party operations, hamper Iran's regime

The elimination of financiers from Hizbullah's Unit 4400 will have greater impact on the party than the loss of its top-tier leaders, experts say.

Northeast Syria flareup hinders ISIS fight and opens door to Iran-aligned militias

Security 2024-11-12

Northeast Syria flareup hinders ISIS fight and opens door to Iran-aligned militias

ISIS cells in the area are 'undoubtedly taking advantage' of a recent escalation of conflict to carry out attacks and recruit new members.

IRGC's proxies dig in, stockpile arms along Iraq-Syria border

Security 2024-11-09

IRGC's proxies dig in, stockpile arms along Iraq-Syria border

Through the illicit transfer of fighters and weapons, Iran-aligned militias fuel instability and threaten Iraq's efforts to control its border with Syria.

Lebanon needs 'security formula' overhaul to empower army, experts say

Security 2024-11-06

Lebanon needs 'security formula' overhaul to empower army, experts say

Many in Lebanon want Hizbullah expunged from the military decision-making process in order to wrest control of the country's future away from the outside powers that back the militant group.