Security 2024-03-12
Joint US-UK sanctions hit deputy IRGC commander and key Houthi facilitators
Iran's Quds Force has smuggled weapons to and trained Houthi militants who are worsening the economic and humanitarian situation in the region.
Security 2024-03-06
Iran seen as reviving ties with Sudan to gain another Red Sea foothold
By controlling Sudanese ports along the Red Sea coast, Iran and its proxies would increase their influence in a critically important commercial corridor.
Security 2024-03-03
Hizbullah has turned Lebanon into an 'Iranian province'
Iran views Lebanon as an extension of it on the Mediterranean and 'is laying the groundwork for a disaster that nobody wants,' officials and analysts warn.
Security 2024-02-28
Under fire in Syria, IRGC leadership repositions
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
Hizbullah arouses ire as its south Lebanon volleys draw retaliatory fire
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
EU's new Red Sea mission will enhance security in key waterway
Operation Aspides will boost naval presence in the area where numerous Houthi attacks have targeted international commercial vessels.
Security 2024-02-21
Houthis' continued Red Sea attacks imperil global economy
The fallout from the Iran-backed group's attacks on commercial vessels is having a far-reaching negative impact on the global economy.
Security 2024-02-21
Iranian weapons smuggled to Houthis stoke group's Red Sea attacks
In recent years, the United States and its partners have interdicted close to 20 Iranian smuggling vessels carrying lethal aid to the Houthis.
Security 2024-02-20
Jordan spearheads regional effort to curb drug smuggling
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
Houthis' actions linked to recent spike in piracy off Somalia
Slowing cargo ships awaiting word on whether to proceed to the Red Sea amid the Houthis' attacks have created a 'hunting ground' for pirates.