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.

Houthis, Iran carry out fresh volley of attacks in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden

Security 2024-01-29

Houthis, Iran carry out fresh volley of attacks in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden

As the Houthis launched another round of attacks on international ships in regional waterways, their backer, Iran, seized a vessel off its coast.

Houthis' naval mines threaten Red Sea security, commerce

Security 2024-01-28

Houthis' naval mines threaten Red Sea security, commerce

Sea mines laid by the Iran-backed group threaten the security of the Red Sea and global commerce, and have killed dozens of Yemeni fishermen.

Occupied with stoking regional tensions, Tehran failed to act on US tip about ISIS plot

Security 2024-01-26

Occupied with stoking regional tensions, Tehran failed to act on US tip about ISIS plot

While Iran stokes tensions in the Red Sea and beyond, terrorists hit at home. 'The headlines wrote themselves: the Islamic Republic cannot protect the Iranian homeland,' one analyst said.

US offers $15 million reward for businessman who provided drone technology to IRGC

Security 2024-01-26

US offers $15 million reward for businessman who provided drone technology to IRGC

Hossein Hatefi Ardakani oversees a transnational procurement network that spans the Middle East and East Asia. The reward aims to disrupt Iran's destabilizing activities across the region.

Multilateral coalition takes aim at Houthis' weapon systems in Yemen

Security 2024-01-25

Multilateral coalition takes aim at Houthis' weapon systems in Yemen

US and UK strikes carried out with support from allies targeted missile and air surveillance capabilities and an underground storage site.

Fly Baghdad delivered weapons, fighters to IRGC and its proxies, US says

Security 2024-01-25

Fly Baghdad delivered weapons, fighters to IRGC and its proxies, US says

The blacklisted airline has delivered weapons, equipment, money and fighters to Iranian proxies in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, US Treasury says.

Houthis' special treatment of Russian, Chinese ships highlights group's hypocrisy

Security 2024-01-24

Houthis' special treatment of Russian, Chinese ships highlights group's hypocrisy

After indiscriminately attacking dozens of ships in the Red Sea, the Houthis now say they will give safe passage to those of their allies, China and Russia, and vow to protect 'free navigation.'

Iran praises, encourages Houthis' maritime attacks

Security 2024-01-22

Iran praises, encourages Houthis' maritime attacks

As the Houthis continue their disruptive attacks in the Red Sea, Iran has openly thrown its full support behind its proxies in Yemen.

By enabling Iran, Russia and China empower chaos in Red Sea

Security 2024-01-21

By enabling Iran, Russia and China empower chaos in Red Sea

Russia and China have chosen to abstain from condemning the Houthis' aggression in the vital waterway, but both countries stand to lose from drawn out tensions in the Red Sea.