Lebanon targets web of corruption that enabled Hizbullah's networks

Security 2025-03-13

Lebanon targets web of corruption that enabled Hizbullah's networks

As former Central Bank chief faces corruption charges, investigations reveal how banking schemes and corruption enabled Hizbullah to thrive.

Iranian regime, Hizbullah seek new smuggling routes as pathways close

Security 2025-03-12

Iranian regime, Hizbullah seek new smuggling routes as pathways close

Major cash seizure at Beirut airport renews scrutiny of Iranian regime's continued efforts to deliver funds to Hizbullah via new channels.

ISIS offshoots stymied in attempts to spread out in Maghreb, Sahel

Security 2025-03-11

ISIS offshoots stymied in attempts to spread out in Maghreb, Sahel

Blocked by regional governments and terror group rivals, ISIS affiliates have faced difficulty in their efforts to expand across northern Africa.

Hizbullah's funding crisis deepens as Syrian, Iranian routes cut

Security 2025-03-10

Hizbullah's funding crisis deepens as Syrian, Iranian routes cut

The Iran-backed party's traditional cross-border funding channels are collapsing as it loses key ally in Syria and influence in Lebanon.

US renews Houthis' terror group designation, rolling out new sanctions

Security 2025-03-10

US renews Houthis' terror group designation, rolling out new sanctions

The crackdown comes as Houthi leaders 'have shown their intent to continue their reckless and destabilizing actions in the Red Sea region.'

Global law enforcement thwarts ISIS plots as financial dragnet tightens

Security 2025-03-08

Global law enforcement thwarts ISIS plots as financial dragnet tightens

Recent arrests on three continents and a major financial crackdown continue to disrupt the terror plots and funding networks of ISIS elements.

Houthis, Iranian regime exploit Palestinian suffering for their own gain

Security 2025-03-04

Houthis, Iranian regime exploit Palestinian suffering for their own gain

The Houthis stage elaborate displays of solidarity with Gaza to distract from their governing failures in areas of Yemen they control.

Houthis tap Yemen diaspora for financing, mirroring Lebanese Hizbullah

Security 2025-02-27

Houthis tap Yemen diaspora for financing, mirroring Lebanese Hizbullah

In the Horn of Africa, the Iran-backed group is tapping into expatriate remittance networks and creating front companies to generate revenue.

Religious scholars and experts denounce JNIM's terror campaign in Africa

Security 2025-02-27

Religious scholars and experts denounce JNIM's terror campaign in Africa

Al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM is betraying Islamic principles as it expands across the Sahel region, using brutal tactics to further its reign of terror.

Hizbullah inundated with lawsuits as southerners seek damages

Security 2025-02-25

Hizbullah inundated with lawsuits as southerners seek damages

In southern Lebanon, residents have filed multiple lawsuits against the Iran-backed party, demanding compensation for damages.