Iran-backed militias use Iraq-Syria border as 'main smuggling artery'

Security 2023-08-28

Iran-backed militias use Iraq-Syria border as 'main smuggling artery'

Militias use land, sea and air routes to transport members, weapons, equipment and narcotics across the whole region, spreading chaos and destruction in their wake.

US forces deploy to Middle East as Iran's credibility on the line

Security 2023-08-23

US forces deploy to Middle East as Iran's credibility on the line

The Iranian regime claims to seek regional stability, but its continued harassment of merchant vessels transiting international waters shows otherwise.

Iran displays new drone, missiles despite scrutiny, sanctions

Security 2023-08-23

Iran displays new drone, missiles despite scrutiny, sanctions

Though Iran has attempted to hide its role in the manufacture and export of drones that have been used in the Middle East and Ukraine, forensic evidence reveals the regime's fingerprints.

Hizbullah turns blind eye to abundant drugs, crime in Beirut stronghold

Security 2023-08-21

Hizbullah turns blind eye to abundant drugs, crime in Beirut stronghold

Beirut's southern suburb is riddled with drugs and crime, but Hizbullah does not take any action unless its own authority is threatened.