ISIS is losing control of its online operations, recent US arrests reveal

Security 2024-11-26

ISIS is losing control of its online operations, recent US arrests reveal

ISIS supporters in the US cities of New York and Houston engaged in extensive, unguarded social media exchanges that facilitated their arrests.

Al-Hol camp security sweep zeroes in on ISIS's hesba, 'cubs of caliphate'

Security 2024-11-25

Al-Hol camp security sweep zeroes in on ISIS's hesba, 'cubs of caliphate'

The operation, conducted in and around the sprawling al-Hasakeh province camp, exposed a web of women embroiled in terrorist activity.

Militias operating in 'full coordination' with Iran openly defy Iraqi sovereignty

Security 2024-11-24

Militias operating in 'full coordination' with Iran openly defy Iraqi sovereignty

Iran-backed Iraqi militias are ramping up attacks on Israel despite Baghdad's objections, threatening to pull Iraq into a regional conflict.

Houthis' latest attack on international shipping draws rebuke

Security 2024-11-24

Houthis' latest attack on international shipping draws rebuke

As the people of Yemen suffer severe hardships, the Houthis are destabilizing global shipping and complicating aid delivery with their attacks.

Hizbullah turns to teen recruitment as veterans abandon posts

Security 2024-11-23

Hizbullah turns to teen recruitment as veterans abandon posts

After suffering massive casualties and widespread desertions, the Iran-backed party is targeting teenagers to rebuild its fighting force.

Houthis' operational links to al-Qaeda and affiliates endanger Yemen, region

Security 2024-11-22

Houthis' operational links to al-Qaeda and affiliates endanger Yemen, region

The Houthis' growing collusion with al-Qaeda and its Somalia-based affiliate al-Shabaab pose a significant threat to regional and global security.

ISIS's ideology constricts young lives at al-Hol and Roj camps

Security 2024-11-22

ISIS's ideology constricts young lives at al-Hol and Roj camps

Inside the northeastern Syria camps, children are being molded into extremists from birth, despite aid workers' efforts to break the cycle.

Failed Houthi attacks on US warships highlight group's limitations

Security 2024-11-20

Failed Houthi attacks on US warships highlight group's limitations

The Houthis have had little success in their attempts to strike military targets, preferring to focus their fire on merchant vessels, sources say.

Gulf states bolster naval power amid increasing maritime threats

Security 2024-11-20

Gulf states bolster naval power amid increasing maritime threats

Gulf states are ramping up their naval capabilities as Iran-backed militias deploy advanced weapons, threatening vital maritime corridors.

Chaos prevails in Syrian border town as IRGC's militias vanish from view

Security 2024-11-19

Chaos prevails in Syrian border town as IRGC's militias vanish from view

Albu Kamal has seen a spike in theft and violent crime as the Iran-aligned militias that control the area rush to save themselves.