US sanctions Iranian 'malicious cyber actors'

Security 2024-04-25

US sanctions Iranian 'malicious cyber actors'

The sanctions target companies and individuals conducting 'cyber intrusions' on behalf of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Cyber Electronic Command.

Iran's drone program targeted in response to unprecedented attack on Israel

Security 2024-04-25

Iran's drone program targeted in response to unprecedented attack on Israel

The latest US sanctions target individuals and entities that enable Iran's UAV production, including engine types that power its Shahed drones.

Houthis' use of seaborne weapons an 'evolving threat'

Security 2024-04-24

Houthis' use of seaborne weapons an 'evolving threat'

US and coalition forces have been intercepting and destroying explosive unmanned surface vessels in the Red Sea to protect freedom of navigation.

Russia's losses in Black Sea bode ill for its Red Sea aspirations

Security 2024-04-23

Russia's losses in Black Sea bode ill for its Red Sea aspirations

Russia has lost a third of its Black Sea Fleet, even though Ukraine does not have a navy. This raises questions about its worth as a naval partner in the Red Sea.

Iran's military drone program hit by sweeping international sanctions

Security 2024-04-22

Iran's military drone program hit by sweeping international sanctions

New sanctions target the 'ringleaders of the Iranian military' following Iran's attack on Israel, along with firms that supply and support the IRGC.

'Bitter reality' for south Lebanon towns scarred by Hizbullah's actions

Security 2024-04-20

'Bitter reality' for south Lebanon towns scarred by Hizbullah's actions

Six months after Hizbullah began to attack Israel from southern Lebanon, provoking retaliatory fire, area residents are still paying the price.

Iran investing billions to destabilize region, advance goals

Security 2024-04-19

Iran investing billions to destabilize region, advance goals

As Iran funnels lethal aid to its proxies, the United States and partner nations work to stem the humanitarian crises that have plagued the Middle East over the past decade.

US transfers seized Iranian weapons to Ukrainian forces

Security 2024-04-18

US transfers seized Iranian weapons to Ukrainian forces

US and partner naval forces seized the munitions from four separate vessels that were smuggling arms from Iran to the Houthis in Yemen.

Iran's intentions to escalate Middle East conflict are met with US warnings

Security 2024-04-17

Iran's intentions to escalate Middle East conflict are met with US warnings

Iran's 'reckless' attack on Israel and its threats to escalate could lead to a wider regional war, one in which the Iranian regime would suffer greatly, the US military warns.

Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel sparks international condemnation

Security 2024-04-15

Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel sparks international condemnation

The Iranian attack that involved hundreds of drones and missiles was thwarted by Israel and its allies, and has drawn global condemnation and calls for de-escalation.