With al-Assad's collapse, Iranian regime sees investments, regional clout crumble

Security 2024-12-12

With al-Assad's collapse, Iranian regime sees investments, regional clout crumble

After spending billions to prop up al-Assad and further its economic and strategic aims, the Iranian regime is left reeling with its regional plans in tatters.

US forces continue to disrupt ISIS amid power vacuum following Syria regime collapse

Security 2024-12-10

US forces continue to disrupt ISIS amid power vacuum following Syria regime collapse

US airstrikes targeted ISIS camps in central Syria as part of efforts to ensure the group does not seek to capitalize on the regime's collapse.

Hizbullah's weapon transportation, military operations 'unwelcome' in Lebanon

Security 2024-12-09

Hizbullah's weapon transportation, military operations 'unwelcome' in Lebanon

Public opposition to the presence of Hizbullah leadership and weapons in residential areas is mounting as civilians fear for their safety.

Russia, Iran fail to hold the line for Syrian regime amid Tahrir al-Sham advance

Security 2024-12-06

Russia, Iran fail to hold the line for Syrian regime amid Tahrir al-Sham advance

The extremist alliance's unchecked advance on key cities indicates the Syrian regime and its backers are distracted, weakened and unprepared.

US to strengthen Saudi defense ties with comprehensive arms package

Security 2024-12-04

US to strengthen Saudi defense ties with comprehensive arms package

Pending US arms deal with Saudi Arabia coincides with increased diplomatic engagement and is slated to boost stability and defense ties.

Iraq rejects conflict, orders crackdown on Iran-backed militias

Security 2024-12-04

Iraq rejects conflict, orders crackdown on Iran-backed militias

Baghdad moves against militias launching attacks from Iraqi soil, but faces a delicate balancing act as Iranian proxies adapt and tensions rise.

Illegal drugs flood across region, into Türkiye, from Iran

Security 2024-11-27

Illegal drugs flood across region, into Türkiye, from Iran

Customs officials seized more than 4.5 tons of methamphetamine in early November in three trucks crossing into Türkiye from Iran.

ISIS is losing control of its online operations, recent US arrests reveal

Security 2024-11-26

ISIS is losing control of its online operations, recent US arrests reveal

ISIS supporters in the US cities of New York and Houston engaged in extensive, unguarded social media exchanges that facilitated their arrests.

Houthis' latest attack on international shipping draws rebuke

Security 2024-11-24

Houthis' latest attack on international shipping draws rebuke

As the people of Yemen suffer severe hardships, the Houthis are destabilizing global shipping and complicating aid delivery with their attacks.

Failed Houthi attacks on US warships highlight group's limitations

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.