Iranian regime's oil tanker seizure in Sea of Oman escalates maritime tensions

Security 2025-07-22

Iranian regime's oil tanker seizure in Sea of Oman escalates maritime tensions

Maritime interventions passed off as law enforcement conceal intended purpose of fueling global tensions and boosting domestic standing.

Intercepted arms shipment exposes Iranian regime's Red Sea pipeline to Houthis

Security 2025-07-21

Intercepted arms shipment exposes Iranian regime's Red Sea pipeline to Houthis

More than 750 tons of munitions and hardware seized in Red Sea includes missiles, drone engines, air defense equipment and radar systems.

Iraq dismantles extremist remnants in cross-country sweep

Security 2025-07-18

Iraq dismantles extremist remnants in cross-country sweep

Security operations across Iraq deny safe haven to ISIS remnants and scattered cells hiding out in remote mountainous and desert areas.

Houthi attacks spark environmental crisis as second ship sinks in Red Sea

Security 2025-07-18

Houthi attacks spark environmental crisis as second ship sinks in Red Sea

Iran-backed group's escalating aggression threatens the lives of civilian mariners in the Red Sea as well as the environment and human health.

Houthi missile failures and attacks leave trail of civilian deaths in Yemen

Security 2025-07-17

Houthi missile failures and attacks leave trail of civilian deaths in Yemen

The Iran-backed group's failed missile launches and targeting of civilian infrastructure have caused widespread destruction and loss of life.

Houthis deliberately endangered civilians in assault on cargo ship in Red Sea

Security 2025-07-16

Houthis deliberately endangered civilians in assault on cargo ship in Red Sea

The group's sustained attack on the Magic Seas bulk carrier opened a new chapter of violence in the critical international shipping lane.

Hizbullah delays decision to disarm, stalling progress in Lebanon

Security 2025-07-10

Hizbullah delays decision to disarm, stalling progress in Lebanon

Disarming Hizbullah is key to Lebanon's recovery, experts say, and delaying it violates United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701.

Residents of Yemen's Taez face daily hurdles to quench thirst, meet basic needs

Security 2025-07-09

Residents of Yemen's Taez face daily hurdles to quench thirst, meet basic needs

In Yemen's third-largest city, fetching water is both a daily routine and a deadly gamble as the Iran-backed group blocks access and distribution.

US agents nab extremist supporters in series of undercover stings

Security 2025-07-09

US agents nab extremist supporters in series of undercover stings

US authorities have arrested six men on terrorism charges this year as part of a commitment to degrade ISIS and other extremist groups.

Hizbullah's financial network in Lebanon crippled by key operator's death

Security 2025-07-08

Hizbullah's financial network in Lebanon crippled by key operator's death

The money exchange operator was accused of knowlngly channeling funds for the purchase of arms from the IRGC Quds Force to Hizbullah.