Silence surrounding Hizbullah hijacker's assassination raises questions

Security 2025-02-03

Silence surrounding Hizbullah hijacker's assassination raises questions

Hizbullah's unusual response to a mysterious killing raises questions about rifts within the party and Iran's failure to protect proxy leaders.

In Syria, upstart al-Sharaa wields authority over rival extremists ISIS

Security 2025-01-31

In Syria, upstart al-Sharaa wields authority over rival extremists ISIS

ISIS is a liability for former member Ahmed al-Sharaa in his quest for legitimacy, recent incident at Sayyida Zainab shrine shows.

African al-Qaeda affiliate employs hyper-violent tactics to spread terror

Security 2025-01-31

African al-Qaeda affiliate employs hyper-violent tactics to spread terror

Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin's indiscriminate killing of civilians in the Sahel region contravenes Islamic teachings on warfare.

United States affirms strong and enduring defense partnership with Egypt

Security 2025-01-30

United States affirms strong and enduring defense partnership with Egypt

Military deals between Egypt and the United States move forward as new US administration affirms longstanding bilateral relationship.

Survival is al-Qaeda's primary concern as it loses ground online and off

Security 2025-01-28

Survival is al-Qaeda's primary concern as it loses ground online and off

Al-Qaeda's diminished online presence and loss of support and credibility reflects a deeper ideological crisis within the group.

Yemen authorities block arms shipments destined for Houthis

Security 2025-01-28

Yemen authorities block arms shipments destined for Houthis

Arms shipments headed to the Iran-backed Houthis have been intercepted off the Red Sea coast and by customs officials at a Yemeni port.

US approval of Kuwait military vehicle maintenance deal fortifies Gulf alliance

Security 2025-01-27

US approval of Kuwait military vehicle maintenance deal fortifies Gulf alliance

The potential military sale would strengthen Gulf state's capability to maintain and refurbish critical US-made military transportation equipment.

US forces continue to deter and degrade Houthis’ capabilities

Security 2025-01-25

US forces continue to deter and degrade Houthis’ capabilities

The US military has fortified its presence with the Truman Carrier Strike Group, which is maintaining continuous operations in the Red Sea.

US strikes blind Houthi radar defenses, leave group vulnerable

Security 2025-01-24

US strikes blind Houthi radar defenses, leave group vulnerable

Strikes targeting radar installations and early warning capabilities are part of a strategy to degrade the Houthis' threats to vessels in the region.

Al-Shabaab, Houthis engage in arms trafficking under Iranian tutelage

Security 2025-01-23

Al-Shabaab, Houthis engage in arms trafficking under Iranian tutelage

The illicit transfer of arms shows the two groups casting aside ideological differences to serve their own interests and those of the Iranian regime.