Security 2024-03-12
Joint US-UK sanctions hit deputy IRGC commander and key Houthi facilitators
Iran's Quds Force has smuggled weapons to and trained Houthi militants who are worsening the economic and humanitarian situation in the region.
Security 2024-03-12
Continuing violence suggests Houthis will not halt violence for Ramadan
The Iran-backed group staged one of its largest attacks yet, with US and allied forces downing nearly 30 attack drones targeting international shipping.
Security 2024-03-06
Iran seen as reviving ties with Sudan to gain another Red Sea foothold
By controlling Sudanese ports along the Red Sea coast, Iran and its proxies would increase their influence in a critically important commercial corridor.
Security 2024-03-03
Hizbullah has turned Lebanon into an 'Iranian province'
Iran views Lebanon as an extension of it on the Mediterranean and 'is laying the groundwork for a disaster that nobody wants,' officials and analysts warn.
Security 2024-03-01
Al-Qaeda emir Saif al-Adel is commanding group from Iran
A photo of al-Qaeda emir Saif al-Adel and other leaders of the group taken in Tehran around 2015 gives credence to reports that he is still there.
Security 2024-02-29
Kataib Hizbullah's activities in Iraq-Syria border town endanger civilians
The Iran-aligned militia has been storing explosives in al-Qaim area depots and smuggling arms and illegal drugs across the border into Syria.
Security 2024-02-28
Under fire in Syria, IRGC leadership repositions
As Iran and its proxies come under increasing pressure in Syria, the IRGC is redeploying some of its leaders and withdrawing others, activists say.
Security 2024-02-26
For ISIS victims, al-Baghdadi family interviews reopen wounds
Al-Arabiya's interviews with ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's wives and daughter were a painful reminder of the need to eradicate the group.
Security 2024-02-25
Hizbullah arouses ire as its south Lebanon volleys draw retaliatory fire
The Iran-backed party has placed civilians in southern villages in harm's way by using the region as an arsenal and a launchpad for its attacks.
Security 2024-02-22
EU's new Red Sea mission will enhance security in key waterway
Operation Aspides will boost naval presence in the area where numerous Houthi attacks have targeted international commercial vessels.