Gulf states are ramping up their naval capabilities as Iran-backed militias deploy advanced weapons, threatening vital maritime corridors.

Security 2024-11-20

Failed Houthi attacks on US warships highlight group's limitations

The Houthis have had little success in their attempts to strike military targets, preferring to focus their fire on merchant vessels, sources say.


Gulf states are ramping up their naval capabilities as Iran-backed militias deploy advanced weapons, threatening vital maritime corridors.

Security 2024-11-14

Iraq's top Shia cleric adds weight to government's anti-war efforts

Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani's recent statements on national stability align with government efforts to keep Iraq out of a regional conflict.



Gulf states are ramping up their naval capabilities as Iran-backed militias deploy advanced weapons, threatening vital maritime corridors.

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.


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