Iranian regime continues to stock Hizbullah's arsenal

Security 2024-07-31

Iranian regime continues to stock Hizbullah's arsenal

The flow of arms to Hizbullah has continued despite regional tensions, as the Iran-backed party begins to produce its own weapons as well.

IRGC buses fighters into Deir Ezzor to shore up its command posts

Security 2024-07-29

IRGC buses fighters into Deir Ezzor to shore up its command posts

Iran is strengthening its presence west of the Euphrates river by recruiting Syrian youth, courting local tribes and bringing in fighters from Iraq.

Hizbullah moves fighters, arms across Lebanon-Syria border

Security 2024-07-23

Hizbullah moves fighters, arms across Lebanon-Syria border

The Iran-backed party was smuggling fighters into Lebanon even before the so-called 'axis of resistance' pledged to shore up its support.

China's arms exports decline amid quality problems

Security 2024-07-22

China's arms exports decline amid quality problems

The reputation of Chinese equipment has suffered in recent years following numerous documented equipment failures and malfunctions.

Counterterrorism efforts still vital amid ISIS attacks in Syrian desert

Security 2024-07-22

Counterterrorism efforts still vital amid ISIS attacks in Syrian desert

With ISIS carrying out regular attacks in eastern Syria, counterterrorism operations are more important than ever, local residents say.

Weapons smuggled to Houthis show stark similarities with Iranian missile systems

Security 2024-07-19

Weapons smuggled to Houthis show stark similarities with Iranian missile systems

By arming the Houthis, Iran's IRGC is taking resources away from the Iranian people, fueling Yemen's humanitarian crisis and fomenting regional insecurity.

With partner nations, anti-ISIS coalition wards off extremist resurgence

Security 2024-07-19

With partner nations, anti-ISIS coalition wards off extremist resurgence

Members of the US-led coalition have contributed more than $20 billion to stabilization assistance, de-mining capabilities, economic support and humanitarian aid in Iraq and Syria since 2014.

Al-Qaeda raises its head in southern Yemen, with Houthis' support

Security 2024-07-18

Al-Qaeda raises its head in southern Yemen, with Houthis' support

Despite their many differences, both groups seek to wield power in the southern provinces where al-Qaeda once terrorized the population.

ISIS water-poisoning plot shows need for continued vigilance

Security 2024-07-17

ISIS water-poisoning plot shows need for continued vigilance

Baghdad Operations Command intelligence has warned that ISIS has been plotting to contaminate the water supply in the Iraqi capital.

Egypt holds the line as extremist groups spread in Africa

Security 2024-07-17

Egypt holds the line as extremist groups spread in Africa

As groups like al-Qaeda and ISIS proliferate in Africa, aided by insecurity and porous borders, Egyptian forces are keeping them in check.