Iraq sees successes, lingering challenges 7 years after victory over ISIS

Iraq sees successes, lingering challenges 7 years after victory over ISIS

2024-08-13

statement, the US military warned ISIS has escalated its attacks in Iraq and Syria, claiming 153 attacks so


Iran's sponsorship of Houthis comes into focus after US-led strikes

Iran's sponsorship of Houthis comes into focus after US-led strikes

2024-01-12

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday blamed Iran for the surge in Houthi attacks


Drones manufactured by Iranian proxies pose growing threat to region

Drones manufactured by Iranian proxies pose growing threat to region

2024-08-13

Houthi drones are displayed on the back of a vehicle during an official military parade in Sanaa


Post-ISIS restoration of Mosul cultural heritage charts significant progress

Post-ISIS restoration of Mosul cultural heritage charts significant progress

2024-10-31

, with focus on restoring the base of the royal throne of Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II (883-859 BCE


Houthis' largest Red Sea barrage blocked by US, UK forces

Houthis' largest Red Sea barrage blocked by US, UK forces

2024-01-10

-backed Houthis from Yemen in their "largest attack" yet, the US and UK militaries said


US invested in long-term, enduring security in Red Sea

US invested in long-term, enduring security in Red Sea

2024-05-06

of China and Russia are self-serving, analysts say. In response to an uptick in Houthi attacks


Houthis' use of seaborne weapons an 'evolving threat'

Houthis' use of seaborne weapons an 'evolving threat'

2024-04-24

to Iranian-supplied vehicles and techniques, the US Naval Institute reported. The Houthis have


US military offers rewards for 'actionable' information on bad actors

US military offers rewards for 'actionable' information on bad actors

2024-08-12

; and locations of drones, rockets or missiles used for Red Sea attacks. The Houthis have continued


Lebanese denounce Iranian regime's 'unacceptable' interference in Lebanon

Lebanese denounce Iranian regime's 'unacceptable' interference in Lebanon

2024-10-29

Mikati's response "gives us a glimmer of hope" that the Lebanese state "has begun to assume its


Iraq kills top ISIS leaders in Hamreen hills with coalition support

Iraq kills top ISIS leaders in Hamreen hills with coalition support

2024-10-25

. "The Iraqi-led strikes were conducted to disrupt and degrade ISIS attack networks in Iraq and were enabled


Red Sea shipping diversions cause surge in carbon emissions

Red Sea shipping diversions cause surge in carbon emissions

2024-05-05

of Africa to avoid Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, new data show. Container shipping emissions


US, regional allies strengthen ties through diplomatic, economic and military initiatives

US, regional allies strengthen ties through diplomatic, economic and military initiatives

2024-10-23

US President Joe Biden greets UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Washington


Visa waiver program signals growing ties between Qatar, US

Visa waiver program signals growing ties between Qatar, US

2024-10-22

hosting of the US military's largest base in the Middle East, al-Udeid air base, underscores its


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

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

2024-08-13

on the Houthi-controlled port of al-Hodeidah, according to media reports. The Sanaa-based carrier


Kataib Hizbullah's alleged halt in attacks shows clear subservience to Iran

Kataib Hizbullah's alleged halt in attacks shows clear subservience to Iran

2024-02-01

Iraqi Kataib Hizbullah announced on January 30 its intent to halt attacks on US troops. [Kataib