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.

Iraqis still feel pain of ISIS era 10 years after group began its rule of terror

Security 2024-09-04

Iraqis still feel pain of ISIS era 10 years after group began its rule of terror

A decade after ISIS announced its so-called 'caliphate' in Iraq and Syria, the damage and trauma the group inflicted can still be seen and felt.

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.

IRGC-aligned militias alarm Deir Ezzor city residents with intensified military training

Security 2024-08-31

IRGC-aligned militias alarm Deir Ezzor city residents with intensified military training

Stray bullets and the constant sound of gunfire coming from al-Talae camp, where Hizbullah is overseeing training, have local residents on edge.

ISIS remnants making serious efforts to regroup in Iraq's desert areas

Security 2024-08-30

ISIS remnants making serious efforts to regroup in Iraq's desert areas

ISIS has become more active in recent months, but a repeat of the group's 2014 incursion remains unlikely because of heightened vigilance.

Top US general's Egypt visit highlights strong bilateral ties

Security 2024-08-29

Top US general's Egypt visit highlights strong bilateral ties

US Central Command leader's visit underscored the strength of the relationship and joint commitment to restoring regional stability.

EU mission in Red Sea rescues oil tanker crew after Houthi attack

Security 2024-08-26

EU mission in Red Sea rescues oil tanker crew after Houthi attack

As crew is transported to safety, the Aspides mission warns the stricken vessel poses an 'environmental and navigational hazard' due to likely oil spill.

Senior leader of al-Qaeda affiliate killed in US 'kinetic strike' in Syria

Security 2024-08-26

Senior leader of al-Qaeda affiliate killed in US 'kinetic strike' in Syria

Hurras al-Deen Shura council member Abu-Abd al-Rahman al-Makki was responsible for 'overseeing terrorist operations,' US military says.

Iranian regime arms proxies via Syrian port of Baniyas

Security 2024-08-26

Iranian regime arms proxies via Syrian port of Baniyas

The IRGC has been using the strategic port on the Mediterranean to ship weapons to Lebanese Hizbullah and its other proxies in the region.