Fresh evidence proves Iran behind Houthi aggression in Red Sea

Security 2024-02-06

Fresh evidence proves Iran behind Houthi aggression in Red Sea

The Iran-backed Houthis have turned the Galaxy Leader into an event site to organize fanfare and garner attention, say Yemeni experts.

New wave of strikes hits Houthis' weaponry as group persists with Red Sea attacks

Security 2024-02-06

New wave of strikes hits Houthis' weaponry as group persists with Red Sea attacks

Joint strikes targeted Houthis' underground storage facilities, command and control sites, missile systems, drone sites, radars and helicopters.

US charges Chinese nationals with illicit procurement for IRGC

Security 2024-02-05

US charges Chinese nationals with illicit procurement for IRGC

Four Chinese nationals have been charged with 'a years-long, complex conspiracy' to procure US technology with military uses for entities in Iran.

Hizbullah commanders help direct Houthi attacks in Yemen

Security 2024-02-03

Hizbullah commanders help direct Houthi attacks in Yemen

Evidence points to the presence of Hizbullah personnel in the Red Sea to help organize and direct the Houthis' destabilizing activities. A joint operation center also exists in southern Beirut.

US conducts strikes in Iraq, Syria in retaliation for deadly attack on its forces in Jordan

Security 2024-02-02

US conducts strikes in Iraq, Syria in retaliation for deadly attack on its forces in Jordan

These strikes come as a response to the latest attacks conducted by these militias on US troops in a base in Jordan where three service members were killed and dozens injured.

Houthis recruit fishermen, pirates to assist with arms smuggling

Security 2024-02-02

Houthis recruit fishermen, pirates to assist with arms smuggling

Somali pirates and Yemeni fishermen have used the 'smuggling corridors' between Somalia, Djibouti and Yemen to transport illegal weapons through the region.

Kataib Hizbullah's alleged halt in attacks shows clear subservience to Iran

Security 2024-02-01

Kataib Hizbullah's alleged halt in attacks shows clear subservience to Iran

Any doubt remaining that the so-called Axis of Resistance is guided by Tehran is now gone following the Iraqi group's reluctant statement on its intent to halt attacks on US troops.

Jurf al-Sakhr, a 'closed-access military base' under Kataib Hizbullah's control

Security 2024-02-01

Jurf al-Sakhr, a 'closed-access military base' under Kataib Hizbullah's control

Over the past decade, Kataib Hizbullah and other Iran-aligned militias have turned Jurf al-Sakhr into a military base and have not allowed its displaced residents to return home.

US, UK, Australia tighten sanctions on Hamas crypto network

Security 2024-01-31

US, UK, Australia tighten sanctions on Hamas crypto network

Iran and its proxy groups seek to abuse regional economies and use seemingly legitimate businesses as cover for funding their attacks, US official says.

Joint sanctions on Houthi leadership 'reinforce clear message' to Iran-backed group

Security 2024-01-29

Joint sanctions on Houthi leadership 'reinforce clear message' to Iran-backed group

The joint US-UK sanctions serve to further promote accountability for the Houthis' recent terrorist attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.