Swedish trial makes it clear extremists will not escape consequences for their crimes

Security 2025-06-05

Swedish trial makes it clear extremists will not escape consequences for their crimes

The trial in Sweden of an ISIS element already convicted in connection with deadly attacks in France and Belgium shows justice will be served.

US sanctions Iranian oil network funding weapons programs

Security 2025-06-04

US sanctions Iranian oil network funding weapons programs

Close to two dozen front companies and individuals across Asia have been helping Iran's military sell oil to fund weapons development.

Childhood trauma lingers for Yazidi youth

Security 2025-06-02

Childhood trauma lingers for Yazidi youth

Painful memories endure for the Yazidi children of Ninawa province's Sinjar district who survived years of ISIS captivity and ill treatment.

US sanctions target Iran-China network behind missile program

Security 2025-05-31

US sanctions target Iran-China network behind missile program

Six individuals and 12 entities were involved in supplying carbon fiber materials to the IRGC via an international procurement network.

US sanctions disrupt global financial network supporting Hizbullah

Security 2025-05-31

US sanctions disrupt global financial network supporting Hizbullah

Funds from Hizbullah supporters travel through covert channels originating in Iran and Lebanon before reaching operatives who allocate resources.

Lebanese army enforces border ceasefire as Hizbullah faces pressure to disarm

Security 2025-05-30

Lebanese army enforces border ceasefire as Hizbullah faces pressure to disarm

Lebanese Armed Forces are uniquely positioned to implement the truce, though Hizbullah's resistance to disarmament threatens stability.

UNIFIL actively supports gradual redeployment of Lebanese army in south

Security 2025-05-30

UNIFIL actively supports gradual redeployment of Lebanese army in south

The United Nations peacekeeping mission has provided critical support to the Lebanese army as it consolidates its presence in the south.

Houthis scramble to shore up communications network as they come under fire

Security 2025-05-29

Houthis scramble to shore up communications network as they come under fire

The group has sought to reduce its reliance on traditional communications infrastructure via its 'Jihadist Communications Department.'

US demonstrates determination to root out ISIS supporters, plots

Security 2025-05-24

US demonstrates determination to root out ISIS supporters, plots

Two recent cases show the United States is taking proactive steps to root out terror groups and individuals that fund or plot acts of terrorism.

Yemen social media campaign exposes Houthi human shield tactics

Security 2025-05-21

Yemen social media campaign exposes Houthi human shield tactics

Communities mobilize to reject Houthi presence as the Tehran-backed group militarizes civilian areas.