IRGC, Hizbullah experts in Sanaa bode ill for Yemen, region

Terrorism 2024-08-13

IRGC, Hizbullah experts in Sanaa bode ill for Yemen, region

The Houthis have been moving Hizbullah and IRGC elements between Sanaa and Beirut by air in a development that threatens regional peace.

ISIS steps up attacks as Iran's proxies sabotage counterterrorism efforts

Terrorism 2024-08-06

ISIS steps up attacks as Iran's proxies sabotage counterterrorism efforts

With their attacks on international coalition bases, Iran-aligned militias are undermining efforts to prevent an ISIS resurgence in Iraq and Syria.

Idlib protests against Tahrir al-Sham show no signs of abating

Terrorism 2024-08-04

Idlib protests against Tahrir al-Sham show no signs of abating

Protests that began spontaneously in February have turned into an organized movement against the al-Qaeda-linked overlords.

Slain Hizbullah commander had $5 million US bounty on his head

Terrorism 2024-08-02

Slain Hizbullah commander had $5 million US bounty on his head

Fuad Shukr had a 'central role' in the 1983 bombing of the US Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, which killed 241 US military personnel.

Counterterrorism efforts still vital amid ISIS attacks in Syrian desert

Terrorism 2024-07-22

Counterterrorism efforts still vital amid ISIS attacks in Syrian desert

With ISIS carrying out regular attacks in eastern Syria, counterterrorism operations are more important than ever, local residents say.

With partner nations, anti-ISIS coalition wards off extremist resurgence

Terrorism 2024-07-19

With partner nations, anti-ISIS coalition wards off extremist resurgence

Members of the US-led coalition have contributed more than $20 billion to stabilization assistance, de-mining capabilities, economic support and humanitarian aid in Iraq and Syria since 2014.

Al-Qaeda raises its head in southern Yemen, with Houthis' support

Terrorism 2024-07-18

Al-Qaeda raises its head in southern Yemen, with Houthis' support

Despite their many differences, both groups seek to wield power in the southern provinces where al-Qaeda once terrorized the population.

ISIS water-poisoning plot shows need for continued vigilance

Terrorism 2024-07-17

ISIS water-poisoning plot shows need for continued vigilance

Baghdad Operations Command intelligence has warned that ISIS has been plotting to contaminate the water supply in the Iraqi capital.

Egypt holds the line as extremist groups spread in Africa

Terrorism 2024-07-17

Egypt holds the line as extremist groups spread in Africa

As groups like al-Qaeda and ISIS proliferate in Africa, aided by insecurity and porous borders, Egyptian forces are keeping them in check.

Fight against electronic terrorism accelerates as groups try to stake out new turf

Terrorism 2024-07-14

Fight against electronic terrorism accelerates as groups try to stake out new turf

Extremist groups have stepped up their online presence as they jockey for position and try to regroup following losses on the ground.