ISIS 'manufacturing leader', accomplice in chemical attacks, pursued by US government

Crime & Justice 2023-12-19

ISIS 'manufacturing leader', accomplice in chemical attacks, pursued by US government

Up to $5 million is being offered for information about ISIS member Abu Ali al-Tunisi, who provided advanced training on weapons development and manufactured chemical weapons.

Iran aiming to destabilize neighbors, fund militias through illegal drug trade

Crime & Justice 2023-12-15

Iran aiming to destabilize neighbors, fund militias through illegal drug trade

Profits from smuggling and selling narcotics are lining the pockets of Iran-backed militias and regime cronies, leaving local economies and societies in ruin.

France issues historic arrest warrant for Syria's al-Assad

Crime & Justice 2023-11-16

France issues historic arrest warrant for Syria's al-Assad

Syria's president is accused of complicity in crimes against humanity and war crimes over chemical attacks that saw hundreds suffocate to death.

Russian, Iranian trolls seen boosting Hamas atrocities online

Crime & Justice 2023-10-11

Russian, Iranian trolls seen boosting Hamas atrocities online

Hamas narratives of violence and mayhem have enjoyed amplification online, as they are 'systematically spread by Iranian and Russian trolls, and boosted by state media.'

US transfers over 1 million rounds of seized Iranian ammo to Ukraine

Crime & Justice 2023-10-05

US transfers over 1 million rounds of seized Iranian ammo to Ukraine

The ammunition was seized by US naval forces in December 2022 while it was 'being transferred from the IRGC to the Houthis in Yemen.'

Jordan army shoots down drug-laden drones from Syria

Crime & Justice 2023-09-27

Jordan army shoots down drug-laden drones from Syria

Southern Syria has become a hub for Hizbullah's regional drug smuggling operations, with Jordanian forces regularly intercepting shipments.

Iraq safeguards national heritage in post-ISIS era

Crime & Justice 2023-09-12

Iraq safeguards national heritage in post-ISIS era

Authorities are using new methods to improve security and detect the looting of antiquities at Iraq's archeological sites.

Yemen among 3 countries most contaminated with landmines, other explosives

Crime & Justice 2023-09-11

Yemen among 3 countries most contaminated with landmines, other explosives

Landmines, unexploded shells and other leftovers from fighting between the Houthis and government forces caused 1,469 civilian casualties over the past five years.

Iranian regime continues its decades-old targeting of dissidents overseas

Crime & Justice 2023-09-11

Iranian regime continues its decades-old targeting of dissidents overseas

Iran's global campaign of terror has killed some 360 individuals outside the country since 1978, according to the US State Department.

Iran-backed militias use Iraq-Syria border as 'main smuggling artery'

Crime & Justice 2023-08-28

Iran-backed militias use Iraq-Syria border as 'main smuggling artery'

Militias use land, sea and air routes to transport members, weapons, equipment and narcotics across the whole region, spreading chaos and destruction in their wake.