What the islands dispute with UAE means for Sino-Iranian relations

Security 2024-06-18

What the islands dispute with UAE means for Sino-Iranian relations

China is supporting the UAE in its dispute with Iran over three Gulf islands to enhance its economic clout with Arab states, analysts say.

Anger in Baghdad at Iran-linked attacks on KFC, US brands

Security 2024-06-17

Anger in Baghdad at Iran-linked attacks on KFC, US brands

Perpetrators linked to Iran-backed militia Kataib Hizbullah put Iraqi lives and the country's reputation at risk, Baghdad residents say.

South Lebanon children caught in crosshairs of Hizbullah's escalation

Security 2024-06-17

South Lebanon children caught in crosshairs of Hizbullah's escalation

Children have missed school, sustained injuries or even lost their lives because of Hizbullah's involvement in the Israel-Hamas war.

US provides cutting-edge training, technology to Saudi Arabia

Security 2024-06-17

US provides cutting-edge training, technology to Saudi Arabia

Riyadh's long-time reliance on the exchange of technology and knowledge with the United States has enhanced its defenses and enabled it to preserve the security of the Gulf region.

Facing internal friction, 'former' al-Qaeda Syria affiliate loses grip on Idlib

Security 2024-06-16

Facing internal friction, 'former' al-Qaeda Syria affiliate loses grip on Idlib

Tahrir al-Sham, an extremist alliance led by al-Qaeda's former Syria branch that dominates Idlib, is facing acute internal and external pressures.

IRGC military equipment enters Syria via Iraqi crossing

Security 2024-06-15

IRGC military equipment enters Syria via Iraqi crossing

Arms shipments arrive in Syria from Iran via Iraq through two main crossings: al-Qaim-Albu Kamal, and Sikak, an illegal military crossing.

Al-Qaeda ramps up violent propaganda in face of counter-terrorism pressure

Security 2024-06-03

Al-Qaeda ramps up violent propaganda in face of counter-terrorism pressure

An aggressive new video campaign spearheaded by the group's Yemen branch aims to incite supporters to commit acts of violence.

Iran's proxies increase presence along Jordan border

Security 2024-06-01

Iran's proxies increase presence along Jordan border

Iran's plans to destabilize Jordan have so far failed, due to continued efforts by the Jordanian security forces to counteract them.

US keeps up pressure on Houthis, thwarts Red Sea attacks

Security 2024-05-31

US keeps up pressure on Houthis, thwarts Red Sea attacks

US and allied forces have intercepted missiles and drones launched toward ships and carried out strikes to degrade the Houthis' capabilities.

Al-Qaeda's acquisition of Iranian-made drones further jeopardizes Yemen's security

Security 2024-05-30

Al-Qaeda's acquisition of Iranian-made drones further jeopardizes Yemen's security

The cooperation between the Houthis and various extremist groups, with Tehran's support, aims to weaken the Yemeni state and expand regional chaos, say observers.