Burgeoning illicit drug industry funds Iranian militias in eastern Syria

Security 2024-07-15

Burgeoning illicit drug industry funds Iranian militias in eastern Syria

Iran-aligned militias have set up primitive drug factories and warehouses in eastern Syria to finance their operations.

After ISIS defeat, international coalition keeps up the fight

Security 2024-07-15

After ISIS defeat, international coalition keeps up the fight

Since vanquishing ISIS in Iraq and Syria, the coalition has worked to keep the group in check and to shut down its propaganda networks.

Fight against electronic terrorism accelerates as groups try to stake out new turf

Security 2024-07-14

Fight against electronic terrorism accelerates as groups try to stake out new turf

Extremist groups have stepped up their online presence as they jockey for position and try to regroup following losses on the ground.

Iran-aligned factions seek to expand regional conflict

Security 2024-07-11

Iran-aligned factions seek to expand regional conflict

Iran's proxies have indicated they are willing to fight alongside Lebanese Hizbullah, in a move that threatens to plunge the region into war.

Jordanian forces vigilant against Iranian threats to the kingdom

Security 2024-07-08

Jordanian forces vigilant against Iranian threats to the kingdom

Iran-aligned groups have been moving explosives and militants across the border from Syria in an attempt to gain a foothold in the kingdom.

'Little doubt' Hizbullah uses Beirut airport to bring in arms from Iran

Security 2024-07-08

'Little doubt' Hizbullah uses Beirut airport to bring in arms from Iran

Despite its vehement denials and a hastily arranged media tour, it is widely known that Hizbullah uses the airport to ship lightweight equipment and parts from Iran.

Iraq targets ISIS sleeper cells during intensive campaign

Security 2024-07-06

Iraq targets ISIS sleeper cells during intensive campaign

Iraqi forces killed 'scores' of ISIS elements during operations targeting the group's sleeper cells, safe houses and hideouts in several provinces.

US counterterrorism assistance to Egypt continues to deliver results

Security 2024-07-03

US counterterrorism assistance to Egypt continues to deliver results

Egyptian counterterrorism efforts contribute to the security of the Middle East and North Africa and to overall global security, experts say.

Russia-Iran 'marriage of convenience' on shaky ground

Security 2024-07-02

Russia-Iran 'marriage of convenience' on shaky ground

Moscow and Tehran's interdependent relationship is driven by necessity rather than a genuine alignment of interests, analysts say.

Canada's designation of IRGC as terrorist group builds pressure on regime

Security 2024-07-01

Canada's designation of IRGC as terrorist group builds pressure on regime

Already the United States, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have listed the IRGC as a terrorist organization.