Hizbullah chief meets Hamas, Islamic Jihad officials, agrees to 'keep coordinating'

Security 2023-10-25

Hizbullah chief meets Hamas, Islamic Jihad officials, agrees to 'keep coordinating'

The three groups are part of the so-called 'axis of resistance' -- Palestinian, Lebanese, Syrian, Iraqi and other Iran-backed armed groups.

US accuses Iran of 'actively facilitating' proxy attacks

Security 2023-10-24

US accuses Iran of 'actively facilitating' proxy attacks

Iran's support for proxy groups attacking US forces in the region is 'no secret,' US National Security Council spokesman says. 'It's pretty open.'

Iranian proxies reportedly establish operations room with Hamas after terrorist group’s attack on Israel starts war in Gaza

Security 2023-10-24

Iranian proxies reportedly establish operations room with Hamas after terrorist group’s attack on Israel starts war in Gaza

Following the terrorist group's attack on Israel, Iranian regime proxies are reportedly seeking to coordinate their movements more closely.

US shoots down Houthi missiles in Red Sea as Yemenis denounce group's Gaza war rhetoric

Security 2023-10-20

US shoots down Houthi missiles in Red Sea as Yemenis denounce group's Gaza war rhetoric

The Houthi leader's tough talk on Gaza war participation while Yemenis go hungry shows he is an out of touch 'Iranian puppet,' Yemenis say.

Cross-border smugglers continue to plague Diyala's 'Black Valleys'

Security 2023-10-18

Cross-border smugglers continue to plague Diyala's 'Black Valleys'

The valleys of the eastern Iraq province serve as a key smuggling corridor for drugs and arms that Iran-aligned militias will not give up easily.

Eyes on Lebanon border as nations warn against widening Israel-Hamas war

Security 2023-10-17

Eyes on Lebanon border as nations warn against widening Israel-Hamas war

World leaders seek to contain Israel-Hamas war and avoid opening a second front with Hizbullah on Israel's northern border with Lebanon.

Hamas attack on Israel deemed a fatal miscalculation by analysts

Security 2023-10-13

Hamas attack on Israel deemed a fatal miscalculation by analysts

The powerlessness of Hamas when confronted with the deteriorating living conditions in Gaza is one reason why it launched its brutal offensive against Israel. But it may prove a fatal mistake.

SDF hailed as protectors, 'crucial partners' in eastern Syria

Security 2023-10-13

SDF hailed as protectors, 'crucial partners' in eastern Syria

The Syrian Democratic Forces remain steadfast international coalition partners as they work to stamp out ISIS remnants and bring stability.

Fears mount in Lebanon over repercussions of Hamas attack on Israel

Security 2023-10-12

Fears mount in Lebanon over repercussions of Hamas attack on Israel

Many Lebanese fear that Hizbullah's actions along the country's southern border with Israel could drag Lebanon into a devastating war.

Did Iran play a role in the Hamas assault on Israel?

Security 2023-10-11

Did Iran play a role in the Hamas assault on Israel?

Evidence suggests Iran knew in advance that Hamas was planning to strike Israel, while there is no doubt Tehran has provided funding, training and support for the militant group for years.