Crime & Justice 2024-04-06
Infighting between militias undermines Iraq's sovereignty
A new wave of assassinations and attempted killings in Iraq deepens the rift between Iran-aligned militias and threatens the country's security and stability.
Crime & Justice 2024-04-01
Houthis' razing of Radaa homes is part of a pattern, rights group says
Twenty civilians were killed when the Houthis leveled eight houses in al-Baydah province as part of a 'systematic process' of human rights abuses.
Crime & Justice 2024-03-31
US sanctions target revenue sources for IRGC, Houthis and Hizbullah
Web of companies and vessels facilitated shipments of Iranian commodities through deceptive practices on behalf of Said al-Jamal network.
Crime & Justice 2024-03-14
US sanctions target IRGC, Houthi revenue sources
An IRGC-backed network uses revenues generated by illicit sales of Iranian commodities to fund the Houthis' ongoing destabilizing activities.
Crime & Justice 2024-02-19
Jordan tightens defenses against cross-border smuggling from Syria
The kingdom has been taking more aggressive measures to combat smuggling from Syria as these operations become larger and more frequent.
Crime & Justice 2024-02-05
US charges Chinese nationals with illicit procurement for IRGC
Four Chinese nationals have been charged with 'a years-long, complex conspiracy' to procure US technology with military uses for entities in Iran.
Crime & Justice 2024-02-02
Houthis recruit fishermen, pirates to assist with arms smuggling
Somali pirates and Yemeni fishermen have used the 'smuggling corridors' between Somalia, Djibouti and Yemen to transport illegal weapons through the region.
Crime & Justice 2024-02-01
Jurf al-Sakhr, a 'closed-access military base' under Kataib Hizbullah's control
Over the past decade, Kataib Hizbullah and other Iran-aligned militias have turned Jurf al-Sakhr into a military base and have not allowed its displaced residents to return home.
Crime & Justice 2024-01-28
Houthis' naval mines threaten Red Sea security, commerce
Sea mines laid by the Iran-backed group threaten the security of the Red Sea and global commerce, and have killed dozens of Yemeni fishermen.
Crime & Justice 2024-01-16
Houthi Red Sea attacks crimp global trade, increase fears of inflation worldwide
Average freight costs have almost doubled since late November, and wait times for shipments have also increased igniting fears of inflation pressures.