Iranian regime arms proxies via Syrian port of Baniyas

Security 2024-08-26

Iranian regime arms proxies via Syrian port of Baniyas

The IRGC has been using the strategic port on the Mediterranean to ship weapons to Lebanese Hizbullah and its other proxies in the region.

EU mission in Red Sea rescues oil tanker crew after Houthi attack

Security 2024-08-26

EU mission in Red Sea rescues oil tanker crew after Houthi attack

As crew is transported to safety, the Aspides mission warns the stricken vessel poses an 'environmental and navigational hazard' due to likely oil spill.

IRGC continues to transfer arms to allied militias in Syria via Iraq

Security 2024-08-24

IRGC continues to transfer arms to allied militias in Syria via Iraq

The massive arsenal of missiles that Hizbullah and other Iranian proxies are stockpiling in eastern Syria poses 'a real threat to the Middle East.'

US, France demonstrate multifaceted commitment to Egypt, regional stability

Security 2024-08-22

US, France demonstrate multifaceted commitment to Egypt, regional stability

Cooperation among the United States, France and Egypt supports security in the Middle East, the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.

Iran-backed forces kill Syrian children, civilians in Deir Ezzor clashes

Security 2024-08-21

Iran-backed forces kill Syrian children, civilians in Deir Ezzor clashes

Iran-aligned groups have continued to destabilize the situation and endanger civilian lives.

Iran-linked attacks on coalition base in Iraq undermine Iraqi government

Security 2024-08-19

Iran-linked attacks on coalition base in Iraq undermine Iraqi government

Attacks on international coalition forces at an Iraqi base, claimed by an Iran-aligned coalition, undermine the Iraqi government.

Iraq tightens down on cross-border drug smuggling

Security 2024-08-19

Iraq tightens down on cross-border drug smuggling

Iraqi authorities have been working hard to prevent the country from being used as a cross-regional conduit for the illicit drug trade.

Iraq sees successes, lingering challenges 7 years after victory over ISIS

Security 2024-08-13

Iraq sees successes, lingering challenges 7 years after victory over ISIS

Iraq has made significant security and reconstruction progress since the ISIS era, but recent attacks show the extremist group remains a threat.

Iraq-Syria border wall closes gaps exploited by ISIS, smugglers

Security 2024-08-10

Iraq-Syria border wall closes gaps exploited by ISIS, smugglers

A section of the wall that runs through a trouble spot north of the Euphrates has been completed, blocking infiltration and boosting security.

IRGC leaders in Syria pressure tribes to let their sons join allied militias

Security 2024-08-09

IRGC leaders in Syria pressure tribes to let their sons join allied militias

Syrian tribal leaders have stressed they will not be drawn into the Iranian regime's schemes, regardless of temptations or threats.