Security 2023-12-27

At least two shipping firms say they are increasing the number of vessels traveling through the Suez Canal now that Operation Prosperity Guardian is under way.

Security 2023-12-25

Multiple reports show that Hamas leaders have accrued billions of dollars, mainly from taxing smuggled goods and carrying out illegal global investment schemes.

Security 2023-12-24

The Iran-backed group held a naval exercise off the island in May, displaying 'multiple types of speedboats' equipped with various weapons.

Security 2023-12-23

As international efforts to protect the Red Sea gain traction, Yemen's armed forces are preparing to play their part in securing the key waterway.

Security 2023-12-22

The so-called 'Oceanic Force' of Iran's Basij paramilitary aims to enlist enough volunteers to eventually form a shadow navy for the IRGC. Observers say the initiative sounds like a farce.

Security 2023-12-20

The presence of the US military in the region's waterways in particular serves as the main deterrent for malign actors who are attempting to exploit crises to serve their own agendas.

Security 2023-12-20

HMS Diamond, one of the Royal Navy's most advanced destroyers, and Italian frigate Virginio Fasan will protect commercial shipping in key waterway.

Security 2023-12-19

Up to $5 million is being offered for information about ISIS member Abu Ali al-Tunisi, who provided advanced training on weapons development and manufactured chemical weapons.

Security 2023-12-19

Operation Prosperity Guardian, a new multinational initiative, will operate under auspices of the Combined Maritime Forces' Red Sea task force.

Security 2023-12-18

Red Sea attacks 'cannot go unanswered,' France says, as Pentagon chief travels to region to discuss efforts to convene multilateral coalitions.