US continues crackdown on terrorism in Yemen

Security 2024-05-06

US continues crackdown on terrorism in Yemen

The United States is working to weaken AQAP in two ways: through military strikes and via its Rewards for Justice program.

US invested in long-term, enduring security in Red Sea

Security 2024-05-06

US invested in long-term, enduring security in Red Sea

While the US and its allies protect international shipping from attacks, Russia and China have made backdoor deals with the Houthis for safe passage of their ships.

China unwilling, or unable, to ensure Red Sea security

Security 2024-05-06

China unwilling, or unable, to ensure Red Sea security

Chinese military and diplomatic officials say Red Sea security is a priority, but China's lack of action shows otherwise.

Red Sea shipping diversions cause surge in carbon emissions

Security 2024-05-05

Red Sea shipping diversions cause surge in carbon emissions

Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are driving up average carbon emissions, which have surpassed 100 points at a global level for the first time ever.

Iranian militias brainwash and recruit children in Damascus, Deir Ezzor

Security 2024-05-04

Iranian militias brainwash and recruit children in Damascus, Deir Ezzor

As part of the Iranian regime's efforts to ensure loyalists for generations, the IRGC is targeting children in countries and regions in which Iran-backed militias operate.

US remains committed to combating al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula

Security 2024-05-02

US remains committed to combating al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula

The terrorist group is considered by Washington the al-Qaeda network's most dangerous branch.

Mahan Air: a tool for Iran's expansionist agenda in the Middle East

Security 2024-05-01

Mahan Air: a tool for Iran's expansionist agenda in the Middle East

Iran's largest airline has long ferried weapons, equipment, funds and IRGC operatives, endangering the lives of innocent civilians.

Iranian automobile companies targeted in new US sanctions

Security 2024-05-01

Iranian automobile companies targeted in new US sanctions

Bahman Group and three of its subsidiaries have continued to materially support the IRGC and Iran's Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL).

Houthis resume attacks on ships in Red Sea after recent lull

Security 2024-04-29

Houthis resume attacks on ships in Red Sea after recent lull

The Houthis' resumption of attacks on ships shows that they seek to maintain a level of chaos in the region, one analyst said.

Hizbullah's cross-border smuggling 'has not stopped for a minute,' activists say

Security 2024-04-28

Hizbullah's cross-border smuggling 'has not stopped for a minute,' activists say

The Iran-backed party continues to fill its coffers by directing an enormous cross-border smuggling operation between Lebanon and Syria.