Armed group places Iraq at center of growing regional crossfire

Security 2026-05-01

Armed group places Iraq at center of growing regional crossfire

Iran's push to grant Iraqi militias greater autonomy is amplifying regional tensions and placing Iraq squarely in the middle of a dangerous geopolitical crossfire.

Bahrain summons Iraqi diplomat over cross-border attacks

Security 2026-04-29

Bahrain summons Iraqi diplomat over cross-border attacks

Bahrain was directly targeted by Iranian regime proxies using drones launched from Iraqi soil.

Lebanon faces Hizbullah challenge to state authority

Security 2026-04-29

Lebanon faces Hizbullah challenge to state authority

Lebanese leaders confront a volatile reality as Hizbullah’s defiance threatens a fragile ceasefire and exposes the limits of state control.

Obstruction on multiple fronts: Russia and China undermine maritime security

Security 2026-04-28

Obstruction on multiple fronts: Russia and China undermine maritime security

Russia and China's veto at the UN Security Council signals rising global tensions, as the US remains the most reliable defender of stability in the Strait of Hormuz.

Silent backers rising as US power secures the Strait of Hormuz

Security 2026-04-27

Silent backers rising as US power secures the Strait of Hormuz

China and Russia quietly bolstering Iran, but the United States stands between rising shadow influence and chaos in the Strait of Hormuz.

UAE strangles IRGC's global financial lifelines

Security 2026-04-26

UAE strangles IRGC's global financial lifelines

United Arab Emirates authorities have dismantled IRGC financial cells, severing the Iranian regime’s illicit global lifelines.

Gulf states shift to coordinated pressure on Iran

Security 2026-04-25

Gulf states shift to coordinated pressure on Iran

Expulsions and unified messaging signal a decisive shift from restraint to collective deterrence against escalating Iranian regime actions.

Houthis tighten security grip using proxy survival tactics

Security 2026-04-25

Houthis tighten security grip using proxy survival tactics

Devastating Houthi losses trigger deep anxiety over potential abandonment by the Iranian regime.

The dark truth about Saraya Awliya al-Dam and regional violence

Security 2026-04-24

The dark truth about Saraya Awliya al-Dam and regional violence

Militia factions loudly broadcast their commitment to defending Iraq, but their actions expose a darker reality.

US offers $10M reward for Kataib Hizbullah leader

Security 2026-04-24

US offers $10M reward for Kataib Hizbullah leader

The Rewards for Justice program is offering a $10 million reward for information on Kataib Hizbullah commander Ahmad al-Hamidawi following attacks on Americans in Iraq.