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.

Iranian regime arms proxies via Syrian port of Baniyas

Security 2024-08-26

Iranian regime arms proxies via Syrian port of Baniyas

The IRGC has been using the strategic port on the Mediterranean to ship weapons to Lebanese Hizbullah and its other proxies in the region.

EU mission in Red Sea rescues oil tanker crew after Houthi attack

Security 2024-08-26

EU mission in Red Sea rescues oil tanker crew after Houthi attack

As crew is transported to safety, the Aspides mission warns the stricken vessel poses an 'environmental and navigational hazard' due to likely oil spill.

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.'

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-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 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.