Iran's military drone program hit by sweeping international sanctions

Security 2024-04-22

Iran's military drone program hit by sweeping international sanctions

New sanctions target the 'ringleaders of the Iranian military' following Iran's attack on Israel, along with firms that supply and support the IRGC.

'Bitter reality' for south Lebanon towns scarred by Hizbullah's actions

Security 2024-04-20

'Bitter reality' for south Lebanon towns scarred by Hizbullah's actions

Six months after Hizbullah began to attack Israel from southern Lebanon, provoking retaliatory fire, area residents are still paying the price.

Iran investing billions to destabilize region, advance goals

Security 2024-04-19

Iran investing billions to destabilize region, advance goals

As Iran funnels lethal aid to its proxies, the United States and partner nations work to stem the humanitarian crises that have plagued the Middle East over the past decade.

US transfers seized Iranian weapons to Ukrainian forces

Security 2024-04-18

US transfers seized Iranian weapons to Ukrainian forces

US and partner naval forces seized the munitions from four separate vessels that were smuggling arms from Iran to the Houthis in Yemen.

Iran's intentions to escalate Middle East conflict are met with US warnings

Security 2024-04-17

Iran's intentions to escalate Middle East conflict are met with US warnings

Iran's 'reckless' attack on Israel and its threats to escalate could lead to a wider regional war, one in which the Iranian regime would suffer greatly, the US military warns.

Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel sparks international condemnation

Security 2024-04-15

Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel sparks international condemnation

The Iranian attack that involved hundreds of drones and missiles was thwarted by Israel and its allies, and has drawn global condemnation and calls for de-escalation.

Jordan stands firm against Kataib Hizbullah's threats

Security 2024-04-14

Jordan stands firm against Kataib Hizbullah's threats

As regional tensions escalate, the Iran-backed Iraqi militia has been trying to extend its disruptive activities into the kingdom, with little success.

US sanctions vessels smuggling hundreds of millions of dollars in Iranian commodities

Security 2024-04-08

US sanctions vessels smuggling hundreds of millions of dollars in Iranian commodities

The sanctions target the UAE-based Oceanlink Maritime DMCC, and 13 vessels managed by it, for facilitating the shipment of Iranian commodities on behalf of Iran's armed forces.

Houthis continue aggression in Yemen, undermining fragile peace process

Security 2024-04-07

Houthis continue aggression in Yemen, undermining fragile peace process

'Absent a political settlement, we fear Yemen's humanitarian and economic crises will only get worse,' US special envoy to Yemen says.

Fight erupts between Rmeish residents and Hizbullah over missile launcher

Security 2024-04-03

Fight erupts between Rmeish residents and Hizbullah over missile launcher

Residents of the Lebanese border town joined forces to drive Hizbullah elements who were trying to set up a missile launcher out of the area.