Security 2025-05-24
US demonstrates determination to root out ISIS supporters, plots
Two recent cases show the United States is taking proactive steps to root out terror groups and individuals that fund or plot acts of terrorism.
Security 2025-05-21
Yemen social media campaign exposes Houthi human shield tactics
Communities mobilize to reject Houthi presence as the Tehran-backed group militarizes civilian areas.
Security 2025-05-20
US forces reinforce anti-ISIS commitment in Syria
Counter-ISIS operations highlight sustained coalition role in regional security.
Security 2025-05-19
Yemen bank sanctions expose Houthis' grip on northern financial sector
International Bank of Yemen's refusal to leave Houthi-controlled area reveals how deeply the group has penetrated banking operations in northern Yemen.
Security 2025-05-16
Secretive security apparatus serves as ruthless enforcer of Houthis' rule
The group's feared internal security force operates in the shadows through a powerful family network, wielding life-and-death authority.
Security 2025-05-11
Internal divisions roil Houthis as top commanders clash
Violent clashes and accusations of betrayal expose widening rifts inside the Iran-backed group as rival warlords vie for supremacy.
Security 2025-05-09
Houthis used civilian cover, fake IDs to evade recent US strikes
The Iran-backed group dismantled its communication systems and hid in civilian homes to avoid detection during US strikes.
Security 2025-05-04
Iraq arrests ISIS operative accused of inciting deadly US attack
Iraqi authorities arrest an ISIS operative suspected of inciting a deadly attack in the United States, demonstrating commitment to global security.
Security 2025-05-02
Vessels supplying fuel to Houthi-controlled ports hit with US sanctions
The censure, which comes after a US authorization expired, aims to disrupt the Houthis' efforts to fund their attacks on Red Sea shipping.
Security 2025-04-30
IRGC delivers first long-range missiles to Iran-backed Iraqi militias
The IRGC's recent transfer of surface-to-surface missiles to proxies in Iraq flouts Iraqi sovereignty and stokes fears of regional escalation.