For ISIS victims, al-Baghdadi family interviews reopen wounds

Security 2024-02-26

For ISIS victims, al-Baghdadi family interviews reopen wounds

Al-Arabiya's interviews with ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's wives and daughter were a painful reminder of the need to eradicate the group.

Hizbullah arouses ire as its south Lebanon volleys draw retaliatory fire

Security 2024-02-25

Hizbullah arouses ire as its south Lebanon volleys draw retaliatory fire

The Iran-backed party has placed civilians in southern villages in harm's way by using the region as an arsenal and a launchpad for its attacks.

EU's new Red Sea mission will enhance security in key waterway

Security 2024-02-22

EU's new Red Sea mission will enhance security in key waterway

Operation Aspides will boost naval presence in the area where numerous Houthi attacks have targeted international commercial vessels.

Houthis' continued Red Sea attacks imperil global economy

Security 2024-02-21

Houthis' continued Red Sea attacks imperil global economy

The fallout from the Iran-backed group's attacks on commercial vessels is having a far-reaching negative impact on the global economy.

Iranian weapons smuggled to Houthis stoke group's Red Sea attacks

Security 2024-02-21

Iranian weapons smuggled to Houthis stoke group's Red Sea attacks

In recent years, the United States and its partners have interdicted close to 20 Iranian smuggling vessels carrying lethal aid to the Houthis.

Jordan spearheads regional effort to curb drug smuggling

Security 2024-02-20

Jordan spearheads regional effort to curb drug smuggling

The kingdom has been heading up a regional effort to combat cross-border drug smuggling as it continues to thwart infiltration from Syria.

Jordan tightens defenses against cross-border smuggling from Syria

Security 2024-02-19

Jordan tightens defenses against cross-border smuggling from Syria

The kingdom has been taking more aggressive measures to combat smuggling from Syria as these operations become larger and more frequent.

Iraq-US military cooperation still vital in fight against ISIS remnants

Security 2024-02-19

Iraq-US military cooperation still vital in fight against ISIS remnants

Iraqi forces continue to target ISIS remnants in operations that would not be possible without international coalition radar coverage and support.

Houthis' actions linked to recent spike in piracy off Somalia

Security 2024-02-17

Houthis' actions linked to recent spike in piracy off Somalia

Slowing cargo ships awaiting word on whether to proceed to the Red Sea amid the Houthis' attacks have created a 'hunting ground' for pirates.

Iran's 'smokescreen' strategy continues with so-called Islamic Resistance in Iraq

Security 2024-02-16

Iran's 'smokescreen' strategy continues with so-called Islamic Resistance in Iraq

Iran has a long history of using little-known 'smokescreen' militias to conceal its role in attacks, most recently with its proxy Kataib Hizbullah.