With 'opportunistic' alliance, Houthis, al-Qaeda demonstrate ideological hypocrisy

Security 2024-11-14

With 'opportunistic' alliance, Houthis, al-Qaeda demonstrate ideological hypocrisy

The Iran-backed Houthis have been working in coordination with al-Qaeda in Yemen, though their respective ideologies are vastly different.

Northeast Syria flareup hinders ISIS fight and opens door to Iran-aligned militias

Security 2024-11-12

Northeast Syria flareup hinders ISIS fight and opens door to Iran-aligned militias

ISIS cells in the area are 'undoubtedly taking advantage' of a recent escalation of conflict to carry out attacks and recruit new members.

IRGC's proxies dig in, stockpile arms along Iraq-Syria border

Security 2024-11-09

IRGC's proxies dig in, stockpile arms along Iraq-Syria border

Through the illicit transfer of fighters and weapons, Iran-aligned militias fuel instability and threaten Iraq's efforts to control its border with Syria.

Bereft of its top-tier leaders, Iran's 'axis' loses its aura of invincibility

Security 2024-11-06

Bereft of its top-tier leaders, Iran's 'axis' loses its aura of invincibility

The successive elimination of the leaders of the so-called 'axis of resistance' has weakened the Iranian regime's hegemony in key areas.

US offers $5 million for information on Hizbullah's 1994 Panama plane bombing

Security 2024-11-06

US offers $5 million for information on Hizbullah's 1994 Panama plane bombing

The United States is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of those involved in the terrorist bombing of AC Flight 901 in Panama.

Lebanon needs 'security formula' overhaul to empower army, experts say

Security 2024-11-06

Lebanon needs 'security formula' overhaul to empower army, experts say

Many in Lebanon want Hizbullah expunged from the military decision-making process in order to wrest control of the country's future away from the outside powers that back the militant group.

Iranian regime, Hizbullah fueled Houthis' transformation, UN report says

Security 2024-11-06

Iranian regime, Hizbullah fueled Houthis' transformation, UN report says

With 'unprecedented' outside military support, the Houthis have transformed themselves from a local armed group into an organization sowing regional chaos.

Abysmal performance of Iran's Russian-made air defense systems prompts fallout

Security 2024-11-04

Abysmal performance of Iran's Russian-made air defense systems prompts fallout

Russian-made S-300 air defense systems failed to do their job when Israel staged its retaliatory strikes on Iran, leaving it vulnerable to future attacks.

Iran-aligned militias evacuate Syria headquarters in bid to avoid airstrikes

Security 2024-11-02

Iran-aligned militias evacuate Syria headquarters in bid to avoid airstrikes

Iran-aligned militias are in a state of high alert and have taken preemptive measures -- some of which endanger civilians -- to avoid being targeted.

Sinking of nuclear-powered submarine casts doubt on Chinese defense industry

Security 2024-11-01

Sinking of nuclear-powered submarine casts doubt on Chinese defense industry

The incident -- a new attack sub sinking at the pier -- marks yet another challenge for China's defense industry, which has been accused in the past of producing flawed equipment.