Jurf al-Sakhr, a 'closed-access military base' under Kataib Hizbullah's control

Security 2024-02-01

Jurf al-Sakhr, a 'closed-access military base' under Kataib Hizbullah's control

Over the past decade, Kataib Hizbullah and other Iran-aligned militias have turned Jurf al-Sakhr into a military base and have not allowed its displaced residents to return home.

Kataib Hizbullah's alleged halt in attacks shows clear subservience to Iran

Security 2024-02-01

Kataib Hizbullah's alleged halt in attacks shows clear subservience to Iran

Any doubt remaining that the so-called Axis of Resistance is guided by Tehran is now gone following the Iraqi group's reluctant statement on its intent to halt attacks on US troops.

US, UK, Australia tighten sanctions on Hamas crypto network

Security 2024-01-31

US, UK, Australia tighten sanctions on Hamas crypto network

Iran and its proxy groups seek to abuse regional economies and use seemingly legitimate businesses as cover for funding their attacks, US official says.

Iran-backed militants' increasing attacks on US troops risk escalation of conflict

Security 2024-01-29

Iran-backed militants' increasing attacks on US troops risk escalation of conflict

The US has vowed to respond to a deadly attack in Jordan, which is just the latest in an increasing number of attacks carried out by Iran-backed militants against US and allied forces in the region.

Houthis, Iran carry out fresh volley of attacks in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden

Security 2024-01-29

Houthis, Iran carry out fresh volley of attacks in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden

As the Houthis launched another round of attacks on international ships in regional waterways, their backer, Iran, seized a vessel off its coast.

Joint sanctions on Houthi leadership 'reinforce clear message' to Iran-backed group

Security 2024-01-29

Joint sanctions on Houthi leadership 'reinforce clear message' to Iran-backed group

The joint US-UK sanctions serve to further promote accountability for the Houthis' recent terrorist attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

Houthis' naval mines threaten Red Sea security, commerce

Security 2024-01-28

Houthis' naval mines threaten Red Sea security, commerce

Sea mines laid by the Iran-backed group threaten the security of the Red Sea and global commerce, and have killed dozens of Yemeni fishermen.

US offers $15 million reward for businessman who provided drone technology to IRGC

Security 2024-01-26

US offers $15 million reward for businessman who provided drone technology to IRGC

Hossein Hatefi Ardakani oversees a transnational procurement network that spans the Middle East and East Asia. The reward aims to disrupt Iran's destabilizing activities across the region.

Occupied with stoking regional tensions, Tehran failed to act on US tip about ISIS plot

Security 2024-01-26

Occupied with stoking regional tensions, Tehran failed to act on US tip about ISIS plot

While Iran stokes tensions in the Red Sea and beyond, terrorists hit at home. 'The headlines wrote themselves: the Islamic Republic cannot protect the Iranian homeland,' one analyst said.

Fly Baghdad delivered weapons, fighters to IRGC and its proxies, US says

Security 2024-01-25

Fly Baghdad delivered weapons, fighters to IRGC and its proxies, US says

The blacklisted airline has delivered weapons, equipment, money and fighters to Iranian proxies in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, US Treasury says.