Security 2024-08-09

The United States has been working hard to head off a regional conflict, while continuing to prepare for 'every possibility' to protect all its partners in the region.

Security 2024-08-08

Money siphoned away from the Iranian people continues to be put toward the regime-backed Houthis and their new efforts to undermine Iraqi sovereignty.

Security 2024-08-03

The regime's failure to protect the leader of an ally in its capital is a serious breach that reveals the depth of its security shortfalls, analysts say.

Security 2024-08-01

Moscow hopes that by supporting armed groups in the Middle East it can revive its diminishing influence in the region amid increasing political and economic isolation.

Security 2024-07-31

The flow of arms to Hizbullah has continued despite regional tensions, as the Iran-backed party begins to produce its own weapons as well.

Security 2024-07-29

Iran is strengthening its presence west of the Euphrates river by recruiting Syrian youth, courting local tribes and bringing in fighters from Iraq.

Security 2024-07-23

The Iran-backed party was smuggling fighters into Lebanon even before the so-called 'axis of resistance' pledged to shore up its support.

Security 2024-07-22

The reputation of Chinese equipment has suffered in recent years following numerous documented equipment failures and malfunctions.

Security 2024-07-19

By arming the Houthis, Iran's IRGC is taking resources away from the Iranian people, fueling Yemen's humanitarian crisis and fomenting regional insecurity.

Security 2024-07-15

Since vanquishing ISIS in Iraq and Syria, the coalition has worked to keep the group in check and to shut down its propaganda networks.