Iraqi leaders call for deescalation as IRGC-aligned militias agitate

Security 2024-09-17

Iraqi leaders call for deescalation as IRGC-aligned militias agitate

As Iranian proxies carry out attacks and fan the flames of regional conflict, Iraqi leaders have stressed their commitment to reducing tensions.

US, Iraq continue with joint mission to eradicate ISIS

Security 2024-09-14

US, Iraq continue with joint mission to eradicate ISIS

Successful joint operation provides an impetus to continue coordination and cooperation to thwart ISIS's ability to carry out terrorist attacks.

SDF, international coalition conduct live fire drills in Deir Ezzor

Security 2024-09-13

SDF, international coalition conduct live fire drills in Deir Ezzor

The joint exercises with the Syrian Democratic Forces came in the aftermath of a series of attacks on international coalition bases in Syria and Iraq.

IRGC directs huge arms smuggling operation between Yemen, Africa

Security 2024-09-12

IRGC directs huge arms smuggling operation between Yemen, Africa

The IRGC is using Yemen and its islands as a staging point for arms smuggling between the Houthis and African countries on the Red Sea.

IRGC completes new military base in Syria's Homs province

Security 2024-09-12

IRGC completes new military base in Syria's Homs province

IRGC-aligned militias have been transferring advanced weapons to underground warehouses at the newly completed base in rural Homs.

Military sale approval shows US confidence in Saudi Arabia

Security 2024-09-11

Military sale approval shows US confidence in Saudi Arabia

US-Saudi deal will affirm bilateral cooperation, boost the kingdom's deterrence capabilities and enhance the security of the Gulf region.

Hizbullah moves fighters, vehicles, missiles via subterranean network

Security 2024-09-10

Hizbullah moves fighters, vehicles, missiles via subterranean network

The Iran-backed party uses an octopus-like network of tunnels to move around underground and avoid detection in key border areas.

Iranian regime's proxies seek to harm Baghdad-Washington strategic partnership

Security 2024-09-09

Iranian regime's proxies seek to harm Baghdad-Washington strategic partnership

With attacks on US forces in Iraq, Iran-aligned militias are undermining Iraqi sovereignty and setting the country back in the fight to eradicate ISIS.

Iranian regime seeks to control Karbala through its proxy militias

Security 2024-09-05

Iranian regime seeks to control Karbala through its proxy militias

Recent clashes between Iraqi forces and an Iran-aligned militia in Karbala lay bare the Iranian regime's quest for influence in Iraq's holy cities.

Hizbullah uses illegal crossings at Lebanon-Syria border with impunity

Security 2024-09-02

Hizbullah uses illegal crossings at Lebanon-Syria border with impunity

The Iran-backed party has been shuttling fighters and all kinds of cargo across the border in collusion with the Syrian regime's 4th Division.