US sanctions target IRGC, Houthi revenue sources

Security 2024-03-14

US sanctions target IRGC, Houthi revenue sources

An IRGC-backed network uses revenues generated by illicit sales of Iranian commodities to fund the Houthis' ongoing destabilizing activities.

US sanctions vessel carrying $100 million in Iranian commodities to China

Security 2024-03-14

US sanctions vessel carrying $100 million in Iranian commodities to China

The action aims to disrupt Iran's destabilizing activities, which include supplying attack drones to Russia and weapons to proxies in Iraq and Syria.

Houthis' killing of civilian mariners angers Yemenis

Security 2024-03-13

Houthis' killing of civilian mariners angers Yemenis

Attacks that kill or injure civilian sailors are 'a very serious issue that has serious repercussions and does not serve Yemen,' said Yemen's deputy minister of justice.

Joint US-UK sanctions hit deputy IRGC commander and key Houthi facilitators

Security 2024-03-12

Joint US-UK sanctions hit deputy IRGC commander and key Houthi facilitators

Iran's Quds Force has smuggled weapons to and trained Houthi militants who are worsening the economic and humanitarian situation in the region.

Continuing violence suggests Houthis will not halt violence for Ramadan

Security 2024-03-12

Continuing violence suggests Houthis will not halt violence for Ramadan

The Iran-backed group staged one of its largest attacks yet, with US and allied forces downing nearly 30 attack drones targeting international shipping.

Iran seen as reviving ties with Sudan to gain another Red Sea foothold

Security 2024-03-06

Iran seen as reviving ties with Sudan to gain another Red Sea foothold

By controlling Sudanese ports along the Red Sea coast, Iran and its proxies would increase their influence in a critically important commercial corridor.

Hizbullah has turned Lebanon into an 'Iranian province'

Security 2024-03-03

Hizbullah has turned Lebanon into an 'Iranian province'

Iran views Lebanon as an extension of it on the Mediterranean and 'is laying the groundwork for a disaster that nobody wants,' officials and analysts warn.

Al-Qaeda emir Saif al-Adel is commanding group from Iran

Security 2024-03-01

Al-Qaeda emir Saif al-Adel is commanding group from Iran

A photo of al-Qaeda emir Saif al-Adel and other leaders of the group taken in Tehran around 2015 gives credence to reports that he is still there.

Kataib Hizbullah's activities in Iraq-Syria border town endanger civilians

Security 2024-02-29

Kataib Hizbullah's activities in Iraq-Syria border town endanger civilians

The Iran-aligned militia has been storing explosives in al-Qaim area depots and smuggling arms and illegal drugs across the border into Syria.

Under fire in Syria, IRGC leadership repositions

Security 2024-02-28

Under fire in Syria, IRGC leadership repositions

As Iran and its proxies come under increasing pressure in Syria, the IRGC is redeploying some of its leaders and withdrawing others, activists say.