IRGC directs huge arms smuggling operation between Yemen, Africa

Security 2024-09-12

IRGC directs huge arms smuggling operation between Yemen, Africa

The IRGC is using Yemen and its islands as a staging point for arms smuggling between the Houthis and African countries on the Red Sea.

IRGC completes new military base in Syria's Homs province

Security 2024-09-12

IRGC completes new military base in Syria's Homs province

IRGC-aligned militias have been transferring advanced weapons to underground warehouses at the newly completed base in rural Homs.

Military sale approval shows US confidence in Saudi Arabia

Security 2024-09-11

Military sale approval shows US confidence in Saudi Arabia

US-Saudi deal will affirm bilateral cooperation, boost the kingdom's deterrence capabilities and enhance the security of the Gulf region.

Hizbullah moves fighters, vehicles, missiles via subterranean network

Security 2024-09-10

Hizbullah moves fighters, vehicles, missiles via subterranean network

The Iran-backed party uses an octopus-like network of tunnels to move around underground and avoid detection in key border areas.

Iranian regime's proxies seek to harm Baghdad-Washington strategic partnership

Security 2024-09-09

Iranian regime's proxies seek to harm Baghdad-Washington strategic partnership

With attacks on US forces in Iraq, Iran-aligned militias are undermining Iraqi sovereignty and setting the country back in the fight to eradicate ISIS.

Iranian regime seeks to control Karbala through its proxy militias

Security 2024-09-05

Iranian regime seeks to control Karbala through its proxy militias

Recent clashes between Iraqi forces and an Iran-aligned militia in Karbala lay bare the Iranian regime's quest for influence in Iraq's holy cities.

Hizbullah uses illegal crossings at Lebanon-Syria border with impunity

Security 2024-09-02

Hizbullah uses illegal crossings at Lebanon-Syria border with impunity

The Iran-backed party has been shuttling fighters and all kinds of cargo across the border in collusion with the Syrian regime's 4th Division.

IRGC-aligned militias alarm Deir Ezzor city residents with intensified military training

Security 2024-08-31

IRGC-aligned militias alarm Deir Ezzor city residents with intensified military training

Stray bullets and the constant sound of gunfire coming from al-Talae camp, where Hizbullah is overseeing training, have local residents on edge.

ISIS remnants making serious efforts to regroup in Iraq's desert areas

Security 2024-08-30

ISIS remnants making serious efforts to regroup in Iraq's desert areas

ISIS has become more active in recent months, but a repeat of the group's 2014 incursion remains unlikely because of heightened vigilance.

Top US general's Egypt visit highlights strong bilateral ties

Security 2024-08-29

Top US general's Egypt visit highlights strong bilateral ties

US Central Command leader's visit underscored the strength of the relationship and joint commitment to restoring regional stability.