Iran-aligned factions seek to expand regional conflict

Security 2024-07-11

Iran-aligned factions seek to expand regional conflict

Iran's proxies have indicated they are willing to fight alongside Lebanese Hizbullah, in a move that threatens to plunge the region into war.

'Little doubt' Hizbullah uses Beirut airport to bring in arms from Iran

Security 2024-07-08

'Little doubt' Hizbullah uses Beirut airport to bring in arms from Iran

Despite its vehement denials and a hastily arranged media tour, it is widely known that Hizbullah uses the airport to ship lightweight equipment and parts from Iran.

Jordanian forces vigilant against Iranian threats to the kingdom

Security 2024-07-08

Jordanian forces vigilant against Iranian threats to the kingdom

Iran-aligned groups have been moving explosives and militants across the border from Syria in an attempt to gain a foothold in the kingdom.

US counterterrorism assistance to Egypt continues to deliver results

Security 2024-07-03

US counterterrorism assistance to Egypt continues to deliver results

Egyptian counterterrorism efforts contribute to the security of the Middle East and North Africa and to overall global security, experts say.

Russia-Iran 'marriage of convenience' on shaky ground

Security 2024-07-02

Russia-Iran 'marriage of convenience' on shaky ground

Moscow and Tehran's interdependent relationship is driven by necessity rather than a genuine alignment of interests, analysts say.

US tackling global port security threat: Chinese-made cranes

Security 2024-06-24

US tackling global port security threat: Chinese-made cranes

Chinese-made cargo cranes are ubiquitous at Middle East ports but are 'vulnerable to exploitation,' US officials warn.

Jordanian forces break apart Iran-linked drug smuggling networks

Security 2024-06-24

Jordanian forces break apart Iran-linked drug smuggling networks

Syria-based gangs linked to Iran and protected by armed groups have been funneling drugs across the region through Jordan and Iraq.

Egyptians need not fear al-Qaeda resurgence, analysts say

Security 2024-06-23

Egyptians need not fear al-Qaeda resurgence, analysts say

Egypt's counter-terrorism operations have been highly effective in suppressing extremist groups, analysts say, as obscure affiliate emerges.

US-Saudi military deals undergird regional security

Security 2024-06-21

US-Saudi military deals undergird regional security

New deals in the pipeline are an affirmation of the longstanding US-Saudi security partnership that benefits overall regional stability.

Chinese hackers compromised Egypt, other governments, for Beijing

Security 2024-06-21

Chinese hackers compromised Egypt, other governments, for Beijing

Egypt's government was among more than a dozen governments compromised by Chinese hackers for Beijing, cybersecurity firms say.