Houthis' survival hinges on Iranian regime's support: Protests highlight their vulnerability

Security 2026-02-11

Houthis' survival hinges on Iranian regime's support: Protests highlight their vulnerability

Protests in Iran are exposing how deeply the Houthis depend on Tehran’s backing, underscoring the fragility of a movement sustained by external support and prolonged conflict.

US is stepping up coordination with Nigeria to pursue militants

Security 2026-02-06

US is stepping up coordination with Nigeria to pursue militants

Nigeria's counter-terrorism campaign is entering a more forceful phase as coordinated action with the United States and coalition forces increases pressure on ISIS-linked militants.

Kataib Hizbullah’s loyalty to Iran sparks growing anger across Iraq

Security 2026-02-05

Kataib Hizbullah’s loyalty to Iran sparks growing anger across Iraq

Kataib Hizbullah's involvement in a 'total war' for the Iranian regime would betray Iraq's sovereignty, prioritizing Tehran's ambitions over the well-being of the Iraqi people.

Utterly stateless: How extremists abandoned their families in detention camps

Security 2026-02-05

Utterly stateless: How extremists abandoned their families in detention camps

Behind barbed wire, ISIS militants left their wives and children abandoned in Syria, trapped in camps with no country, hope or future.

Houthis deny education to children, salaries to teachers

Security 2026-02-04

Houthis deny education to children, salaries to teachers

Extremist group trying to erase national identity and weaponize the school system, turning classes into military training camps.

Sanctions expose Hamas's exploitation of charities to finance operations

Security 2026-01-31

Sanctions expose Hamas's exploitation of charities to finance operations

New sanctions target front charities that funneled millions in humanitarian funds to Hamas, leaving civilians without critical resources while undermining genuine aid efforts.

US military airstrikes weaken extremist groups in Somalia

Security 2026-01-31

US military airstrikes weaken extremist groups in Somalia

The United States has intensified its counterterrorism efforts in Somalia, launching targeted airstrikes that successfully disrupt the operational capabilities of ISIS-Somalia and al-Shabab.

Iraqi forces assume full control of al-Asad Air Base

Security 2026-01-30

Iraqi forces assume full control of al-Asad Air Base

Iraqi troops are stepping into a larger operational role at al-Asad Air Base as they expand efforts to contain ISIS across western Iraq.

The power of partnership in the enduring fight against extremism

Security 2026-01-24

The power of partnership in the enduring fight against extremism

In the ongoing mission for regional security, partner forces in Iraq and Syria stand as one of the most critical lines of defense against ISIS.

US strikes against ISIS targets in Syria

Security 2026-01-22

US strikes against ISIS targets in Syria

Recent US strikes in Syria, coordinated with partner forces, targeted ISIS assets while highlighting efforts to dismantle the group's operations and regional threat.