Iraqi government warns militias against dragging country into war

Security 2024-10-16

Iraqi government warns militias against dragging country into war

The government has reportedly sent 'direct messages' to Iran-backed groups about the consequences of escalating regional tensions.

Russian 'merchant of death' back, selling arms in Yemen

Security 2024-10-16

Russian 'merchant of death' back, selling arms in Yemen

Notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout is attempting to sell weapons to the Houthis, sources say, adding that he would not have restarted his work without implicit Kremlin approval.

Houthis surveillanceware targets Yemenis, Middle East militaries

Security 2024-10-10

Houthis surveillanceware targets Yemenis, Middle East militaries

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis are using surveillanceware at home and abroad to collect both tactical and strategic military intelligence.

Houthis' brinkmanship triggers angst, anger in Yemen

Security 2024-10-09

Houthis' brinkmanship triggers angst, anger in Yemen

The Houthis' adventurism is ineffective, self-aggrandizing, and only serves to bring destruction to Yemen and suffering to the Yemeni people, analysts say.

World marks first anniversary of destabilizing October 7 Hamas attack

Security 2024-10-07

World marks first anniversary of destabilizing October 7 Hamas attack

The Hamas attack a year ago has sparked a conflict that now threatens to drag entire region into war.

Hamas and allies unsafe under Hizbullah's protection

Security 2024-10-04

Hamas and allies unsafe under Hizbullah's protection

The recent killing of the Hamas commander in Lebanon and members of other Palestinian factions shows 'there is really no safe place for them,' expert says.

Iranian regime unable or unwilling to protect regional proxies

Security 2024-10-03

Iranian regime unable or unwilling to protect regional proxies

Recent events in Lebanon highlight the Iranian regime's disregard for the lives of members of its proxy groups throughout the region.

Russia 'cutting deals with Houthis', US Yemen envoy says

Security 2024-10-02

Russia 'cutting deals with Houthis', US Yemen envoy says

'We have confirmation that the Russians and the Houthis are in dialogue about ways to cooperate,' including on arms transfers, US envoy says.

US strikes kill ISIS, al-Qaeda 'terrorist operatives' in northwest Syria

Security 2024-10-02

US strikes kill ISIS, al-Qaeda 'terrorist operatives' in northwest Syria

As part of a wider effort to eliminate ISIS and other extremists, the United States has pledged $168 million to a security fund for Iraq and Syria.

Hizbullah scrambles to name Nasrallah successor as party leadership flounders

Security 2024-10-01

Hizbullah scrambles to name Nasrallah successor as party leadership flounders

As the Iran-backed party reels from the loss of Hassan Nasrallah and top party leadership, Hashem Safieddine is seen as 'most likely' successor.