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.

Iranian regime, Hizbullah fueled Houthis' transformation, UN report says

Security 2024-11-06

Iranian regime, Hizbullah fueled Houthis' transformation, UN report says

With 'unprecedented' outside military support, the Houthis have transformed themselves from a local armed group into an organization sowing regional chaos.

Abysmal performance of Iran's Russian-made air defense systems prompts fallout

Security 2024-11-04

Abysmal performance of Iran's Russian-made air defense systems prompts fallout

Russian-made S-300 air defense systems failed to do their job when Israel staged its retaliatory strikes on Iran, leaving it vulnerable to future attacks.

Iran-aligned militias evacuate Syria headquarters in bid to avoid airstrikes

Security 2024-11-02

Iran-aligned militias evacuate Syria headquarters in bid to avoid airstrikes

Iran-aligned militias are in a state of high alert and have taken preemptive measures -- some of which endanger civilians -- to avoid being targeted.

Sinking of nuclear-powered submarine casts doubt on Chinese defense industry

Security 2024-11-01

Sinking of nuclear-powered submarine casts doubt on Chinese defense industry

The incident -- a new attack sub sinking at the pier -- marks yet another challenge for China's defense industry, which has been accused in the past of producing flawed equipment.

Houthis obtained satellite data for Red Sea attacks from Russia, via IRGC

Security 2024-10-29

Houthis obtained satellite data for Red Sea attacks from Russia, via IRGC

Russia has sought to use the Middle East conflict to divert global attention and resources away from its war on Ukraine, analysts say.

Iraq kills top ISIS leaders in Hamreen hills with coalition support

Security 2024-10-25

Iraq kills top ISIS leaders in Hamreen hills with coalition support

Counterterrorism forces killed senior ISIS leaders during early morning raids on their hideouts, including the group's so-called 'governor of Iraq.'