Security 2024-03-26
Houthis hit Chinese-owned tanker after pledging safe passage to Chinese ships
The group has launched at least 50 attacks on civilian and military ships, and has not spared the vessels of its allies, despite its promises.
Security 2024-03-22
Iran's backing of al-Qaeda worsens conflicts across the region
Al-Qaeda's relationship with its sympathizers in Arab countries such as Yemen, Syria and Libya is primarily facilitated on Iranian soil, analysts say.
Security 2024-03-22
Bekaa Valley residents say Hizbullah has put them in danger
As Israeli warplanes target Hizbullah weapon depots in the Bekaa Valley, local residents accuse the Iran-backed party of putting their lives and livelihoods at risk.
Security 2024-03-21
US sanctions Iran's ballistic missile, nuclear procurement networks
The three blacklisted networks procured carbon fiber, epoxy resins and other missile-applicable goods for Iran's defense and nuclear industries.
Security 2024-03-19
Activists call on Hizbullah to withdraw from southern Lebanon
Hizbullah's unilateral decision to ignite the southern border could escalate into an open war that will drag in the entire nation, activists warn.
Security 2024-03-18
In Syria, SDF, international coalition keep ISIS in check
The international coalition and its allies are the 'tip of the spear' in the battle to eliminate the threat posed by ISIS remnants in eastern Syria and the region.
Security 2024-03-15
Russia, China conduct joint naval drill with Iran as Houthis' attacks roil regional waters
The joint drills in the Gulf of Oman come as Iran's proxies, the Houthis, continue to attack commercial ships in regional waters, leaving little doubt of Moscow and Beijing's approval.
Security 2024-03-14
US sanctions vessel carrying $100 million in Iranian commodities to China
The action aims to disrupt Iran's destabilizing activities, which include supplying attack drones to Russia and weapons to proxies in Iraq and Syria.
Security 2024-03-14
US sanctions target IRGC, Houthi revenue sources
An IRGC-backed network uses revenues generated by illicit sales of Iranian commodities to fund the Houthis' ongoing destabilizing activities.
Security 2024-03-13
Houthis' killing of civilian mariners angers Yemenis
Attacks that kill or injure civilian sailors are 'a very serious issue that has serious repercussions and does not serve Yemen,' said Yemen's deputy minister of justice.