Security 2025-02-13

Concentrated around al-Qaim, the deployment of additional security forces aims to secure Iraq's frontier and keep the threat from ISIS at bay.

Security 2025-02-12

IRGC seeks to move multi-billion dollar drug manufacturing operations to Yemen after losing control of Syria's Captagon production network.

Security 2025-02-11

The Iran-backed group has been attempting to expand its footprint outside Yemen as it seeks to secure revenue and weapons supply streams.

Security 2025-02-09

Drug trafficking is a major source of revenue for the Houthis, who have expanded their operations in Yemen and across the water in Africa.

Security 2025-02-08

The former Syrian president, who has been granted asylum in Russia, is wanted for his role in chemical attacks and airstrike targeting civilians.

Security 2025-02-07

Iraq has been steadily repatriating its citizens from al-Hol and other camps in Syria in coordination with the SDF and international coalition.

Security 2025-02-03

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

Security 2025-01-31

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

Security 2025-01-31

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

Security 2025-01-30

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