Security 2023-12-17

Iran's upcoming naval exercises with China and Russia in the Gulf are seen as a continuation of provocations that have resulted in instability and rising tensions.

Security 2023-12-15

International condemnation mounts as the Iran-backed group claims a fresh salvo of attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Red Sea.

Security 2023-12-15

Profits from smuggling and selling narcotics are lining the pockets of Iran-backed militias and regime cronies, leaving local economies and societies in ruin.

Security 2023-12-14

In continuing escalation, the Iran-backed group staged unsuccessful attack on a commercial vessel using speedboats and attempting to board.

Security 2023-12-13

Iran has been offering up free plots of land and incentives for Iranians interested in living on Gulf islands the United Arab Emirates also claims.

Security 2023-12-13

As Iranian proxies carry out attacks across the region and attempt to inflame the situation, Russia and China continue their support for Tehran.

Security 2023-12-12

French frigate Languedoc shot down a drone that was threatening the tanker as it passed through Bab al-Mandeb strait en route to Suez.

Security 2023-12-11

In response to threats and attacks from the Iran-backed Houthis, the United States is encouraging like-minded nations to join naval coalition.

Security 2023-12-10

Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz is an unlikely scenario, analysts say, as such a move would hurt Iran as much as it would the global oil industry, but US and allies are still poised to defend the chokepoint.

Security 2023-12-07

Iran will continue to arm the Houthis, experts warn, noting that the group is using the truce as an opportunity to access more weapons and further threaten maritime security.