Security 2025-06-02
Childhood trauma lingers for Yazidi youth
Painful memories endure for the Yazidi children of Ninawa province's Sinjar district who survived years of ISIS captivity and ill treatment.
Security 2025-05-31
US sanctions disrupt global financial network supporting Hizbullah
Funds from Hizbullah supporters travel through covert channels originating in Iran and Lebanon before reaching operatives who allocate resources.
Security 2025-05-31
US sanctions target Iran-China network behind missile program
Six individuals and 12 entities were involved in supplying carbon fiber materials to the IRGC via an international procurement network.
Security 2025-05-30
UNIFIL actively supports gradual redeployment of Lebanese army in south
The United Nations peacekeeping mission has provided critical support to the Lebanese army as it consolidates its presence in the south.
Security 2025-05-30
Lebanese army enforces border ceasefire as Hizbullah faces pressure to disarm
Lebanese Armed Forces are uniquely positioned to implement the truce, though Hizbullah's resistance to disarmament threatens stability.
Security 2025-05-29
Houthis scramble to shore up communications network as they come under fire
The group has sought to reduce its reliance on traditional communications infrastructure via its 'Jihadist Communications Department.'
Security 2025-05-24
US demonstrates determination to root out ISIS supporters, plots
Two recent cases show the United States is taking proactive steps to root out terror groups and individuals that fund or plot acts of terrorism.
Security 2025-05-21
Yemen social media campaign exposes Houthi human shield tactics
Communities mobilize to reject Houthi presence as the Tehran-backed group militarizes civilian areas.
Security 2025-05-20
US forces reinforce anti-ISIS commitment in Syria
Counter-ISIS operations highlight sustained coalition role in regional security.
Security 2025-05-19
Yemen bank sanctions expose Houthis' grip on northern financial sector
International Bank of Yemen's refusal to leave Houthi-controlled area reveals how deeply the group has penetrated banking operations in northern Yemen.