Security 2024-11-19
Chaos prevails in Syrian border town as IRGC's militias vanish from view
Albu Kamal has seen a spike in theft and violent crime as the Iran-aligned militias that control the area rush to save themselves.
Security 2024-11-19
Houthis on track to extort $2 billion a year for 'safe passage' assurances
The Houthis have sought to capitalize on their Red Sea attacks by demanding that shipping companies pay them to ensure 'safe passage.'
Security 2024-11-14
Demise of Hizbullah financiers will disrupt party operations, hamper Iran's regime
The elimination of financiers from Hizbullah's Unit 4400 will have greater impact on the party than the loss of its top-tier leaders, experts say.
Security 2024-11-14
Iraq's top Shia cleric adds weight to government's anti-war efforts
Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani's recent statements on national stability align with government efforts to keep Iraq out of a regional conflict.
Security 2024-11-14
With 'opportunistic' alliance, Houthis, al-Qaeda demonstrate ideological hypocrisy
The Iran-backed Houthis have been working in coordination with al-Qaeda in Yemen, though their respective ideologies are vastly different.
Security 2024-11-12
Northeast Syria flareup hinders ISIS fight and opens door to Iran-aligned militias
ISIS cells in the area are 'undoubtedly taking advantage' of a recent escalation of conflict to carry out attacks and recruit new members.
Security 2024-11-09
IRGC's proxies dig in, stockpile arms along Iraq-Syria border
Through the illicit transfer of fighters and weapons, Iran-aligned militias fuel instability and threaten Iraq's efforts to control its border with Syria.
Security 2024-11-06
US offers $5 million for information on Hizbullah's 1994 Panama plane bombing
The United States is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of those involved in the terrorist bombing of AC Flight 901 in Panama.
Security 2024-11-06
Lebanon needs 'security formula' overhaul to empower army, experts say
Many in Lebanon want Hizbullah expunged from the military decision-making process in order to wrest control of the country's future away from the outside powers that back the militant group.
Security 2024-11-06
Bereft of its top-tier leaders, Iran's 'axis' loses its aura of invincibility
The successive elimination of the leaders of the so-called 'axis of resistance' has weakened the Iranian regime's hegemony in key areas.