Security 2024-02-28

As Iran and its proxies come under increasing pressure in Syria, the IRGC is redeploying some of its leaders and withdrawing others, activists say.

Security 2024-02-25

The Iran-backed party has placed civilians in southern villages in harm's way by using the region as an arsenal and a launchpad for its attacks.

Security 2024-02-22

Operation Aspides will boost naval presence in the area where numerous Houthi attacks have targeted international commercial vessels.

Security 2024-02-21

In recent years, the United States and its partners have interdicted close to 20 Iranian smuggling vessels carrying lethal aid to the Houthis.

Security 2024-02-21

The fallout from the Iran-backed group's attacks on commercial vessels is having a far-reaching negative impact on the global economy.

Security 2024-02-20

The kingdom has been heading up a regional effort to combat cross-border drug smuggling as it continues to thwart infiltration from Syria.

Security 2024-02-17

Slowing cargo ships awaiting word on whether to proceed to the Red Sea amid the Houthis' attacks have created a 'hunting ground' for pirates.

Security 2024-02-16

Iran has a long history of using little-known 'smokescreen' militias to conceal its role in attacks, most recently with its proxy Kataib Hizbullah.

Security 2024-02-14

Iraq has worked hard to secure its border with Syria, but Iran-aligned militias still find ways to smuggle weapons and drugs via illegal crossings along the frontier.

Security 2024-02-13

Residents of Hizbullah-dominated areas say they do not feel safe amid mysterious explosions that point to the presence of ammunition depots.