Security 2024-02-21

In recent years, the United States and its partners have interdicted close to 20 Iranian smuggling vessels carrying lethal aid to the Houthis.

Security 2024-02-21

The fallout from the Iran-backed group's attacks on commercial vessels is having a far-reaching negative impact on the global economy.

Security 2024-02-20

The kingdom has been heading up a regional effort to combat cross-border drug smuggling as it continues to thwart infiltration from Syria.

Security 2024-02-19

Iraqi forces continue to target ISIS remnants in operations that would not be possible without international coalition radar coverage and support.

Security 2024-02-19

The kingdom has been taking more aggressive measures to combat smuggling from Syria as these operations become larger and more frequent.

Security 2024-02-17

Slowing cargo ships awaiting word on whether to proceed to the Red Sea amid the Houthis' attacks have created a 'hunting ground' for pirates.

Security 2024-02-16

Iran has a long history of using little-known 'smokescreen' militias to conceal its role in attacks, most recently with its proxy Kataib Hizbullah.

Security 2024-02-15

The latest incident in the Red Sea corridor illustrates how truly indiscriminate the Houthis have been in their attacks on international shipping.

Security 2024-02-14

Iraq has worked hard to secure its border with Syria, but Iran-aligned militias still find ways to smuggle weapons and drugs via illegal crossings along the frontier.

Security 2024-02-13

Residents of Hizbullah-dominated areas say they do not feel safe amid mysterious explosions that point to the presence of ammunition depots.