SDF nab senior ISIS commander in al-Raqa as part of ongoing crackdown

Security 2024-05-30

SDF nab senior ISIS commander in al-Raqa as part of ongoing crackdown

The Syrian Democratic Forces are continuing to pursue ISIS elements and cells in eastern Syria, with 'direct and total' international coalition support.

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.

Leadership failures prevent al-Qaeda resurgence

Security 2024-05-21

Leadership failures prevent al-Qaeda resurgence

After the elimination of its first-line leadership, the group has become consumed by internal disagreements and has lost its power.

US partnerships have helped to purge al-Qaeda

Security 2024-05-20

US partnerships have helped to purge al-Qaeda

In the Middle East, US partnerships have been instrumental in eliminating extremist ideology and promoting peace and prosperity.

Al-Hol camp: temporary facility to contain crisis ISIS created

Security 2024-05-20

Al-Hol camp: temporary facility to contain crisis ISIS created

The Syrian camp has housed relatives of ISIS fighters since the group's defeat, providing a temporary solution to a complex problem that many have described as a 'time bomb'.

IRGC-linked thugs turn Iraq-Syria border into criminal hotbed

Security 2024-05-20

IRGC-linked thugs turn Iraq-Syria border into criminal hotbed

Shady armed groups linked to Iran have been running cross-border arms and drug smuggling operations, menacing those who get in their way.

IRGC reduces Syria presence after strikes target its operatives

Security 2024-05-19

IRGC reduces Syria presence after strikes target its operatives

The Iranian presence in Syria has been reduced to a small core of second and third tier commanders, local activists say.

IRGC recruits Syrian youth to control Euphrates crossings, fight SDF

Security 2024-05-17

IRGC recruits Syrian youth to control Euphrates crossings, fight SDF

The IRGC is preying on unemployed and impoverished youth to recruit them into cells to control river crossings and further its objectives in Syria.

Iran 'cannot hide behind the Houthis,' US ambassador tells UN

Security 2024-05-16

Iran 'cannot hide behind the Houthis,' US ambassador tells UN

US ambassador reiterates call 'for Iran to cease its unlawful weapons transfers and enablement of the Houthis' illegal and reckless attacks.'

Jordan foils Iranian-linked arms smuggling plot: report

Security 2024-05-16

Jordan foils Iranian-linked arms smuggling plot: report

Iran-backed cells in Syria sent a cache of weapons to a Jordanian cell linked to Hamas that was planning 'acts of sabotage' in the kingdom.