Security 2024-04-08
US sanctions vessels smuggling hundreds of millions of dollars in Iranian commodities
The sanctions target the UAE-based Oceanlink Maritime DMCC, and 13 vessels managed by it, for facilitating the shipment of Iranian commodities on behalf of Iran's armed forces.
Security 2024-04-07
Houthis continue aggression in Yemen, undermining fragile peace process
'Absent a political settlement, we fear Yemen's humanitarian and economic crises will only get worse,' US special envoy to Yemen says.
Security 2024-04-06
Infighting between militias undermines Iraq's sovereignty
A new wave of assassinations and attempted killings in Iraq deepens the rift between Iran-aligned militias and threatens the country's security and stability.
Security 2024-04-05
Meeting secretly in Yemen, Houthis and IRGC plot Red Sea escalation
The two sides met in al-Hodeidah to discuss a plan for military escalation and recruited fishermen to carry out missions and attacks at sea.
Security 2024-04-03
Fight erupts between Rmeish residents and Hizbullah over missile launcher
Residents of the Lebanese border town joined forces to drive Hizbullah elements who were trying to set up a missile launcher out of the area.
Security 2024-04-01
Houthis' razing of Radaa homes is part of a pattern, rights group says
Twenty civilians were killed when the Houthis leveled eight houses in al-Baydah province as part of a 'systematic process' of human rights abuses.
Security 2024-03-31
US sanctions target revenue sources for IRGC, Houthis and Hizbullah
Web of companies and vessels facilitated shipments of Iranian commodities through deceptive practices on behalf of Said al-Jamal network.
Security 2024-03-28
Reward for information on al-Qaeda's new leader in Yemen
A reward of up to $6 million is being offered for information leading to the identification or location of new AQAP leader Saad al-Awlaki.
Security 2024-03-28
Iran smuggles weapons to Hizbullah by sea via Syrian ports
As its land route across the Iraq-Syria border comes under fire, Iran has been stepping up shipments to its allies via Mediterranean ports.
Security 2024-03-27
Iran-aligned militias mass on Iraq-Syria border
The militias seek to secure safe passage for their weapons and fighters and to protect their lucrative cross-border smuggling operations.