Security 2024-03-22
Bekaa Valley residents say Hizbullah has put them in danger
As Israeli warplanes target Hizbullah weapon depots in the Bekaa Valley, local residents accuse the Iran-backed party of putting their lives and livelihoods at risk.
Security 2024-03-21
US sanctions Iran's ballistic missile, nuclear procurement networks
The three blacklisted networks procured carbon fiber, epoxy resins and other missile-applicable goods for Iran's defense and nuclear industries.
Security 2024-03-19
Activists call on Hizbullah to withdraw from southern Lebanon
Hizbullah's unilateral decision to ignite the southern border could escalate into an open war that will drag in the entire nation, activists warn.
Security 2024-03-18
In Syria, SDF, international coalition keep ISIS in check
The international coalition and its allies are the 'tip of the spear' in the battle to eliminate the threat posed by ISIS remnants in eastern Syria and the region.
Security 2024-03-15
Russia, China conduct joint naval drill with Iran as Houthis' attacks roil regional waters
The joint drills in the Gulf of Oman come as Iran's proxies, the Houthis, continue to attack commercial ships in regional waters, leaving little doubt of Moscow and Beijing's approval.
Security 2024-03-14
US sanctions vessel carrying $100 million in Iranian commodities to China
The action aims to disrupt Iran's destabilizing activities, which include supplying attack drones to Russia and weapons to proxies in Iraq and Syria.
Security 2024-03-12
Joint US-UK sanctions hit deputy IRGC commander and key Houthi facilitators
Iran's Quds Force has smuggled weapons to and trained Houthi militants who are worsening the economic and humanitarian situation in the region.
Security 2024-03-12
Continuing violence suggests Houthis will not halt violence for Ramadan
The Iran-backed group staged one of its largest attacks yet, with US and allied forces downing nearly 30 attack drones targeting international shipping.
Security 2024-03-06
Iran seen as reviving ties with Sudan to gain another Red Sea foothold
By controlling Sudanese ports along the Red Sea coast, Iran and its proxies would increase their influence in a critically important commercial corridor.
Security 2024-03-03
Hizbullah has turned Lebanon into an 'Iranian province'
Iran views Lebanon as an extension of it on the Mediterranean and 'is laying the groundwork for a disaster that nobody wants,' officials and analysts warn.