IRGC seizure of ship near Strait of Hormuz deemed act of state-sponsored piracy

Security 2024-04-15

IRGC seizure of ship near Strait of Hormuz deemed act of state-sponsored piracy

The IRGC seized the Israel-linked container ship in Gulf waters, and the MSC Aries is now being directed toward the territorial waters of Iran.

Jordan stands firm against Kataib Hizbullah's threats

Security 2024-04-14

Jordan stands firm against Kataib Hizbullah's threats

As regional tensions escalate, the Iran-backed Iraqi militia has been trying to extend its disruptive activities into the kingdom, with little success.

Fresh attacks on Israeli port of Eilat show hand of Iran

Security 2024-04-11

Fresh attacks on Israeli port of Eilat show hand of Iran

Iran's proxies claim they are supporting Gaza, but their recent attacks on Israel show they are puppets of Iran and a vehicle for its revenge.

US sanctions vessels smuggling hundreds of millions of dollars in Iranian commodities

Security 2024-04-08

US sanctions vessels smuggling hundreds of millions of dollars in Iranian commodities

The sanctions target the UAE-based Oceanlink Maritime DMCC, and 13 vessels managed by it, for facilitating the shipment of Iranian commodities on behalf of Iran's armed forces.

Houthis continue aggression in Yemen, undermining fragile peace process

Security 2024-04-07

Houthis continue aggression in Yemen, undermining fragile peace process

'Absent a political settlement, we fear Yemen's humanitarian and economic crises will only get worse,' US special envoy to Yemen says.

Infighting between militias undermines Iraq's sovereignty

Security 2024-04-06

Infighting between militias undermines Iraq's sovereignty

A new wave of assassinations and attempted killings in Iraq deepens the rift between Iran-aligned militias and threatens the country's security and stability.

Meeting secretly in Yemen, Houthis and IRGC plot Red Sea escalation

Security 2024-04-05

Meeting secretly in Yemen, Houthis and IRGC plot Red Sea escalation

The two sides met in al-Hodeidah to discuss a plan for military escalation and recruited fishermen to carry out missions and attacks at sea.

Fight erupts between Rmeish residents and Hizbullah over missile launcher

Security 2024-04-03

Fight erupts between Rmeish residents and Hizbullah over missile launcher

Residents of the Lebanese border town joined forces to drive Hizbullah elements who were trying to set up a missile launcher out of the area.

Houthis' razing of Radaa homes is part of a pattern, rights group says

Security 2024-04-01

Houthis' razing of Radaa homes is part of a pattern, rights group says

Twenty civilians were killed when the Houthis leveled eight houses in al-Baydah province as part of a 'systematic process' of human rights abuses.

US sanctions target revenue sources for IRGC, Houthis and Hizbullah

Security 2024-03-31

US sanctions target revenue sources for IRGC, Houthis and Hizbullah

Web of companies and vessels facilitated shipments of Iranian commodities through deceptive practices on behalf of Said al-Jamal network.