US authorities thwart extremist plot, bring perpetrator to justice

Security 2025-06-13

US authorities thwart extremist plot, bring perpetrator to justice

Conviction of man who tried to provide support to ISIS shows US commitment to finding extremist elements and bringing them to justice.

Hizbullah's weapons threaten Lebanon's future, analysts warn

Security 2025-06-12

Hizbullah's weapons threaten Lebanon's future, analysts warn

The party must disarm to restore state sovereignty and revive Lebanon's collapsed institutions, economy and international standing.

Syrian forces dismantle IRGC's smuggling networks along Iraqi border

Security 2025-06-12

Syrian forces dismantle IRGC's smuggling networks along Iraqi border

Authorities arrest key traffickers and uncover weapons caches as part of a campaign to secure the country's volatile frontier region.

US leverages regional partnerships in bid to resolve al-Hol camp issue

Security 2025-06-10

US leverages regional partnerships in bid to resolve al-Hol camp issue

Joint efforts to resolve the status of ISIS families who are still interned in Syria have been focusing on al-Hol camp in al-Hasakeh province.

US justice system delivers 10-year sentence to extremist group fighter

Security 2025-06-10

US justice system delivers 10-year sentence to extremist group fighter

A Kosovo-born naturalized US citizen who pledged allegiance to ISIS and fought against US forces has been handed a 10-year prison sentence.

Highly skilled air traffic controllers boost Iraqi military's prowess

Security 2025-06-09

Highly skilled air traffic controllers boost Iraqi military's prowess

With the launch of its second Air Controller Course, the Iraqi Joint Operations Command demonstrates commitment to eradicating ISIS.

Iraqi strikes targeting Kirkuk cells deny extremists their hiding places

Security 2025-06-06

Iraqi strikes targeting Kirkuk cells deny extremists their hiding places

Under intensive Iraqi surveillance, ISIS cells have been unable to secure bases in the highlands and valleys of Kirkuk, Salaheddeine and Diyala.

Swedish trial makes it clear extremists will not escape consequences for their crimes

Security 2025-06-05

Swedish trial makes it clear extremists will not escape consequences for their crimes

The trial in Sweden of an ISIS element already convicted in connection with deadly attacks in France and Belgium shows justice will be served.

US sanctions Iranian oil network funding weapons programs

Security 2025-06-04

US sanctions Iranian oil network funding weapons programs

Close to two dozen front companies and individuals across Asia have been helping Iran's military sell oil to fund weapons development.

Childhood trauma lingers for Yazidi youth

Security 2025-06-02

Childhood trauma lingers for Yazidi youth

Painful memories endure for the Yazidi children of Ninawa province's Sinjar district who survived years of ISIS captivity and ill treatment.