IRGC continues to transfer arms to allied militias in Syria via Iraq

Security 2024-08-24

IRGC continues to transfer arms to allied militias in Syria via Iraq

The massive arsenal of missiles that Hizbullah and other Iranian proxies are stockpiling in eastern Syria poses 'a real threat to the Middle East.'

New US sanctions target Houthi, Hizbullah trade networks

Security 2024-08-23

New US sanctions target Houthi, Hizbullah trade networks

The sanctions target companies, individuals and vessels involved in shipping Iranian oil and LPG for the IRGC-backed groups.

Al-Qaeda suicide attack in Abyan shows collusion with Houthis

Security 2024-08-22

Al-Qaeda suicide attack in Abyan shows collusion with Houthis

Analysts warn that al-Qaeda is exploiting its proximity to Houthi-controlled al-Bayda province to move, hide and obtain weapons and supplies.

US, France demonstrate multifaceted commitment to Egypt, regional stability

Security 2024-08-22

US, France demonstrate multifaceted commitment to Egypt, regional stability

Cooperation among the United States, France and Egypt supports security in the Middle East, the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.

Iran-backed forces kill Syrian children, civilians in Deir Ezzor clashes

Security 2024-08-21

Iran-backed forces kill Syrian children, civilians in Deir Ezzor clashes

Iran-aligned groups have continued to destabilize the situation and endanger civilian lives.

Iran indulges Lebanese Hizbullah, its favorite proxy

Security 2024-08-21

Iran indulges Lebanese Hizbullah, its favorite proxy

Backing numerous proxy wars in the region, Tehran has made clear which group it favors.

A decade after ISIS genocide, Iraq's Yazidis still bear the scars

Security 2024-08-20

A decade after ISIS genocide, Iraq's Yazidis still bear the scars

Yazidis cannot forget the horror of the ISIS incursion. But one survivor stresses that hope and dreams for the future should not be lost.

Iraq tightens down on cross-border drug smuggling

Security 2024-08-19

Iraq tightens down on cross-border drug smuggling

Iraqi authorities have been working hard to prevent the country from being used as a cross-regional conduit for the illicit drug trade.

Iran-linked attacks on coalition base in Iraq undermine Iraqi government

Security 2024-08-19

Iran-linked attacks on coalition base in Iraq undermine Iraqi government

Attacks on international coalition forces at an Iraqi base, claimed by an Iran-aligned coalition, undermine the Iraqi government.

Iraq sees successes, lingering challenges 7 years after victory over ISIS

Security 2024-08-13

Iraq sees successes, lingering challenges 7 years after victory over ISIS

Iraq has made significant security and reconstruction progress since the ISIS era, but recent attacks show the extremist group remains a threat.