Houthis seek to assert influence in Bab al-Mandeb, with Iranian support

Security 2023-11-28

Houthis seek to assert influence in Bab al-Mandeb, with Iranian support

The Iranian regime intends to use the Houthis as a fulcrum to threaten the security of the region and international navigation at the gateway to the Red Sea.

Hamas admits 5 senior leaders killed as war losses mount

Security 2023-11-27

Hamas admits 5 senior leaders killed as war losses mount

Northern Gaza commander Ahmed al-Ghandour was a leading figure in the planning and execution of the October 7 massacre when Hamas terrorists stormed into Israel, killing 1,200 people.

Lebanon's hospitality sector stalls amid Israel-Hamas war

Security 2023-11-25

Lebanon's hospitality sector stalls amid Israel-Hamas war

Fears of a spillover of the Israel-Hamas war, fueled by Hizbullah's aggression on Lebanon's southern border, have dealt tourism a massive blow.

Houthis use Hamas war as pretext to attract new recruits

Security 2023-11-24

Houthis use Hamas war as pretext to attract new recruits

The Houthis are using the Hamas war to revitalize recruitment efforts but will likely use the new recruits to expand their footprint in Yemen.

Jurf al-Sakhr: Iran-backed militants' 'open secret' in Iraq

Security 2023-11-24

Jurf al-Sakhr: Iran-backed militants' 'open secret' in Iraq

US strikes hit Jurf al-Sakhr, an area known by locals to be the operational base of Iran-backed militias who have been preventing local residents from returning to their homes.

IRGC-controlled militias in Syria redeploy to the east of Euphrates

Security 2023-11-23

IRGC-controlled militias in Syria redeploy to the east of Euphrates

In the wake of retaliatory US strikes, Iran-backed armed groups have repositioned their fighters and weapons to the east of the Euphrates River.

Lebanon fears Hamas war spillover could trigger wheat crisis

Security 2023-11-22

Lebanon fears Hamas war spillover could trigger wheat crisis

If Iranian proxies drag Lebanon into the fray of the Israel-Hamas war, the existing wheat shortage could quickly turn into a bread crisis.

Renewed calls to designate Houthis as terrorists amid Israel-Hamas war

Security 2023-11-22

Renewed calls to designate Houthis as terrorists amid Israel-Hamas war

In addition to carrying out terrorist acts in and around Yemen, the Houthis have intervened on behalf of Hamas in its war with Israel.

Houthis seize commercial vessel in Red Sea in latest Hamas war escalation

Security 2023-11-20

Houthis seize commercial vessel in Red Sea in latest Hamas war escalation

The Iran-backed group seized a Japanese-operated commercial vessel in the Red Sea and took it to the port of Salif in Yemen. The group has vowed to seize Israeli ships in the area.

'Bring them home': families of Hamas hostages call for their release

Security 2023-11-20

'Bring them home': families of Hamas hostages call for their release

As relatives rally to demand answers, Israel's military releases a video that appears to show hostages brought to Gaza City hospital.