Houthi leaders flee Sanaa in buses, abandoning Yemeni civilians

Security 2025-04-09

Houthi leaders flee Sanaa in buses, abandoning Yemeni civilians

Senior Houthi officials have retreated to safe havens amid an ongoing US air campaign against the group, leaving civilians exposed to danger.

Recent arrest shows US is keeping pressure on ISIS supporters

Security 2025-04-08

Recent arrest shows US is keeping pressure on ISIS supporters

The recent indictment of an ISIS supporter who sent the group money shows the United States is keeping up pressure on ISIS in every arena.

US airstrikes target ISIS cave network in Somalia's Puntland, killing dozens

Security 2025-04-07

US airstrikes target ISIS cave network in Somalia's Puntland, killing dozens

Precision airstrikes in the mountains of northern Somalia's Puntland have killed more than 100 ISIS fighters and broken up dozens of camps.

Yemeni children killed by Houthis' failed missile launches, deliberate mortar attacks

Security 2025-04-07

Yemeni children killed by Houthis' failed missile launches, deliberate mortar attacks

The Iran-backed group has killed civilians with impunity, while systematically blocking efforts to document the toll, rights groups say.

Iraqi forces continue aggressive pursuit of ISIS operatives

Security 2025-04-01

Iraqi forces continue aggressive pursuit of ISIS operatives

Ongoing operations targeting ISIS leaders and operatives in Iraq are destroying the group's effectiveness and diminishing its threat.

Major drug bust at Iraq border shows trafficking networks fraying

Security 2025-03-31

Major drug bust at Iraq border shows trafficking networks fraying

With the disruption of established smuggling routes. the Iran-backed 'axis' that controlled the drug trade is losing one of its main revenue streams.

International security partnerships critical to keeping ISIS in check

Security 2025-03-28

International security partnerships critical to keeping ISIS in check

The operation that killed ISIS top deputy 'Abu Khadijah' was made possible by strong regional and international security partnerships.

Houthis escalate threats, strengthen ties with Iran-backed Iraqi militias

Security 2025-03-27

Houthis escalate threats, strengthen ties with Iran-backed Iraqi militias

The Houthis are positioning themselves as Tehran's primary proxy force, while deepening coordination with Iran-backed Iraqi militias.

Confusion, disarray among ISIS rank-and-file following top deputy's death

Security 2025-03-24

Confusion, disarray among ISIS rank-and-file following top deputy's death

US and Iraqi forces gathered DNA evidence confirming the identity of Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifai, but many ISIS followers are in denial.

Iran-backed Iraqi militias refuse to surrender arms, defying state control

Security 2025-03-22

Iran-backed Iraqi militias refuse to surrender arms, defying state control

Militias refuse to lay down arms and integrate into Iraqi forces, undermining Iraqi sovereignty and threatening to drag it into regional conflicts.