US remains committed to combating al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula

Terrorism 2024-05-02

US remains committed to combating al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula

The terrorist group is considered by Washington the al-Qaeda network's most dangerous branch.

Houthis' use of seaborne weapons an 'evolving threat'

Terrorism 2024-04-24

Houthis' use of seaborne weapons an 'evolving threat'

US and coalition forces have been intercepting and destroying explosive unmanned surface vessels in the Red Sea to protect freedom of navigation.

IRGC seizure of ship near Strait of Hormuz deemed act of state-sponsored piracy

Terrorism 2024-04-15

IRGC seizure of ship near Strait of Hormuz deemed act of state-sponsored piracy

The IRGC seized the Israel-linked container ship in Gulf waters, and the MSC Aries is now being directed toward the territorial waters of Iran.

Fresh attacks on Israeli port of Eilat show hand of Iran

Terrorism 2024-04-11

Fresh attacks on Israeli port of Eilat show hand of Iran

Iran's proxies claim they are supporting Gaza, but their recent attacks on Israel show they are puppets of Iran and a vehicle for its revenge.

Meeting secretly in Yemen, Houthis and IRGC plot Red Sea escalation

Terrorism 2024-04-05

Meeting secretly in Yemen, Houthis and IRGC plot Red Sea escalation

The two sides met in al-Hodeidah to discuss a plan for military escalation and recruited fishermen to carry out missions and attacks at sea.

Reward for information on al-Qaeda's new leader in Yemen

Terrorism 2024-03-28

Reward for information on al-Qaeda's new leader in Yemen

A reward of up to $6 million is being offered for information leading to the identification or location of new AQAP leader Saad al-Awlaki.

Iran's backing of al-Qaeda worsens conflicts across the region

Terrorism 2024-03-22

Iran's backing of al-Qaeda worsens conflicts across the region

Al-Qaeda's relationship with its sympathizers in Arab countries such as Yemen, Syria and Libya is primarily facilitated on Iranian soil, analysts say.

Houthis' killing of civilian mariners angers Yemenis

Terrorism 2024-03-13

Houthis' killing of civilian mariners angers Yemenis

Attacks that kill or injure civilian sailors are 'a very serious issue that has serious repercussions and does not serve Yemen,' said Yemen's deputy minister of justice.

Al-Qaeda emir Saif al-Adel is commanding group from Iran

Terrorism 2024-03-01

Al-Qaeda emir Saif al-Adel is commanding group from Iran

A photo of al-Qaeda emir Saif al-Adel and other leaders of the group taken in Tehran around 2015 gives credence to reports that he is still there.

Kataib Hizbullah's activities in Iraq-Syria border town endanger civilians

Terrorism 2024-02-29

Kataib Hizbullah's activities in Iraq-Syria border town endanger civilians

The Iran-aligned militia has been storing explosives in al-Qaim area depots and smuggling arms and illegal drugs across the border into Syria.