ISIS 'manufacturing leader', accomplice in chemical attacks, pursued by US government

Security 2023-12-19

ISIS 'manufacturing leader', accomplice in chemical attacks, pursued by US government

Up to $5 million is being offered for information about ISIS member Abu Ali al-Tunisi, who provided advanced training on weapons development and manufactured chemical weapons.

US announces new, 10-nation initiative to quell Houthis' attacks

Security 2023-12-19

US announces new, 10-nation initiative to quell Houthis' attacks

Operation Prosperity Guardian, a new multinational initiative, will operate under auspices of the Combined Maritime Forces' Red Sea task force.

Major shipping firms reroute vessels amid Houthis' Red Sea attacks

Security 2023-12-18

Major shipping firms reroute vessels amid Houthis' Red Sea attacks

Red Sea attacks 'cannot go unanswered,' France says, as Pentagon chief travels to region to discuss efforts to convene multilateral coalitions.

Planning joint exercises, Iran continues destabilizing actions in Gulf waters

Security 2023-12-17

Planning joint exercises, Iran continues destabilizing actions in Gulf waters

Iran's upcoming naval exercises with China and Russia in the Gulf are seen as a continuation of provocations that have resulted in instability and rising tensions.

Houthis' continued attacks on commercial vessels threaten freedom of navigation

Security 2023-12-15

Houthis' continued attacks on commercial vessels threaten freedom of navigation

International condemnation mounts as the Iran-backed group claims a fresh salvo of attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea.

Iran aiming to destabilize neighbors, fund militias through illegal drug trade

Security 2023-12-15

Iran aiming to destabilize neighbors, fund militias through illegal drug trade

Profits from smuggling and selling narcotics are lining the pockets of Iran-backed militias and regime cronies, leaving local economies and societies in ruin.

Houthis launch fresh attacks in Red Sea as Iran claims 'predominance'

Security 2023-12-14

Houthis launch fresh attacks in Red Sea as Iran claims 'predominance'

In continuing escalation, the Iran-backed group staged unsuccessful attack on a commercial vessel using speedboats and attempting to board.

Iran tries to bolster claim to strategic, disputed Gulf islands

Security 2023-12-13

Iran tries to bolster claim to strategic, disputed Gulf islands

Iran has been offering up free plots of land and incentives for Iranians interested in living on Gulf islands the United Arab Emirates also claims.

Enabled by Russia and China, Iran foments instability across Middle East

Security 2023-12-13

Enabled by Russia and China, Iran foments instability across Middle East

As Iranian proxies carry out attacks across the region and attempt to inflame the situation, Russia and China continue their support for Tehran.

Houthis attack Norway-flagged tanker in Bab al-Mandeb strait

Security 2023-12-12

Houthis attack Norway-flagged tanker in Bab al-Mandeb strait

French frigate Languedoc shot down a drone that was threatening the tanker as it passed through Bab al-Mandeb strait en route to Suez.