Iran-backed militants' increasing attacks on US troops risk escalation of conflict

Security 2024-01-29

Iran-backed militants' increasing attacks on US troops risk escalation of conflict

The US has vowed to respond to a deadly attack in Jordan, which is just the latest in an increasing number of attacks carried out by Iran-backed militants against US and allied forces in the region.

Houthis' naval mines threaten Red Sea security, commerce

Security 2024-01-28

Houthis' naval mines threaten Red Sea security, commerce

Sea mines laid by the Iran-backed group threaten the security of the Red Sea and global commerce, and have killed dozens of Yemeni fishermen.

Occupied with stoking regional tensions, Tehran failed to act on US tip about ISIS plot

Security 2024-01-26

Occupied with stoking regional tensions, Tehran failed to act on US tip about ISIS plot

While Iran stokes tensions in the Red Sea and beyond, terrorists hit at home. 'The headlines wrote themselves: the Islamic Republic cannot protect the Iranian homeland,' one analyst said.

US offers $15 million reward for businessman who provided drone technology to IRGC

Security 2024-01-26

US offers $15 million reward for businessman who provided drone technology to IRGC

Hossein Hatefi Ardakani oversees a transnational procurement network that spans the Middle East and East Asia. The reward aims to disrupt Iran's destabilizing activities across the region.

Multilateral coalition takes aim at Houthis' weapon systems in Yemen

Security 2024-01-25

Multilateral coalition takes aim at Houthis' weapon systems in Yemen

US and UK strikes carried out with support from allies targeted missile and air surveillance capabilities and an underground storage site.

Fly Baghdad delivered weapons, fighters to IRGC and its proxies, US says

Security 2024-01-25

Fly Baghdad delivered weapons, fighters to IRGC and its proxies, US says

The blacklisted airline has delivered weapons, equipment, money and fighters to Iranian proxies in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, US Treasury says.

Houthis' special treatment of Russian, Chinese ships highlights group's hypocrisy

Security 2024-01-24

Houthis' special treatment of Russian, Chinese ships highlights group's hypocrisy

After indiscriminately attacking dozens of ships in the Red Sea, the Houthis now say they will give safe passage to those of their allies, China and Russia, and vow to protect 'free navigation.'

Iran praises, encourages Houthis' maritime attacks

Security 2024-01-22

Iran praises, encourages Houthis' maritime attacks

As the Houthis continue their disruptive attacks in the Red Sea, Iran has openly thrown its full support behind its proxies in Yemen.

By enabling Iran, Russia and China empower chaos in Red Sea

Security 2024-01-21

By enabling Iran, Russia and China empower chaos in Red Sea

Russia and China have chosen to abstain from condemning the Houthis' aggression in the vital waterway, but both countries stand to lose from drawn out tensions in the Red Sea.

US, allies take action as Iran seizes tanker carrying Iraqi crude oil in Oman Sea

Security 2024-01-20

US, allies take action as Iran seizes tanker carrying Iraqi crude oil in Oman Sea

The seizure of the St. Nikolas tanker is a hostile act against Iraq, whose economy primarily relies on the proceeds of its global oil sales, experts said.