Security 2023-11-12
IRGC Syria recruitment aims to 'ignite' southern border
Recruitment efforts are targeting Syrians to give the impression that Syrians, not the Iranian regime, are behind border escalation amid Israel-Hamas war.
Security 2023-11-11
Houthis' involvement in Hamas-Israeli war threatens to derail Yemen peace process
The group's attacks have direct and future repercussions on the course of the peace talks and will exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
Security 2023-11-10
Iran rejects G7 calls to stop supporting Hamas
Iran supports Hamas financially and militarily and has hailed the terrorist group's attack on Israel as a 'success' while insisting Hamas acted alone.
Security 2023-11-08
US intensifies military, diplomatic efforts to deter Iranian proxies
The United States seeks to strengthen force posture across the region to deter state or non-state actors from escalating the war beyond Gaza.
Security 2023-11-08
Region shows little interest in Hizbullah chief's 2nd speech
Hassan Nasrallah lost a lot of credibility in his diatribe of November 3 when his subservience to Iran came into focus, leaving the region dismissive of follow-up, face-saving remarks.
Security 2023-11-07
Houthis launch fresh drone attack from Yemen amid Israel-Hamas war
Despite claims from the Iran-backed group, most attacks launched from Yemen have been intercepted or fallen short of intended targets.
Security 2023-11-06
Wagner reportedly to supply Hizbullah with air defense systems
The system has yet to been sent, but the US is monitoring discussions involving Wagner and Hizbullah and the potential delivery is of major concern.
Security 2023-11-05
For Hamas, Moscow and Tehran are open for business
Even after Hamas staged its deadly October 7 attack on Israel, the two capitals have made it clear they will not sever ties with the militant group.
Security 2023-11-03
In lockstep with Iran, Hizbullah leader claims Hamas attack was a 'surprise'
Hassan Nasrallah clearly backed down from escalating the conflict, stressing the actions of Hamas were decisions that had 'no relation at all to any international or regional issue.'
Security 2023-11-02
Iranian proxies' exploitation of infrastructure exposes civilians to extreme danger
Across the Middle East, Iran-backed militant groups are using civilians as human shields and exploiting civilian infrastructure, such as hospitals, to store weapons and explosives.