Iraq's top Shia cleric adds weight to government's anti-war efforts

Iraq's top Shia cleric adds weight to government's anti-war efforts

2024-11-14

senior Shia cleric, Ali al-Sistani, has thrown his weight behind government efforts to rein in Iran


Gulf states bolster naval power amid increasing maritime threats

Gulf states bolster naval power amid increasing maritime threats

2024-11-20

to escalating maritime threats. The most urgent threat comes from the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen


With 'opportunistic' alliance, Houthis, al-Qaeda demonstrate ideological hypocrisy

With 'opportunistic' alliance, Houthis, al-Qaeda demonstrate ideological hypocrisy

2024-11-14

and growth as well as regional and international security. "This game was started by Iran early


Demise of Hizbullah financiers will disrupt party operations, hamper Iran's regime

Demise of Hizbullah financiers will disrupt party operations, hamper Iran's regime

2024-11-14

operatives in Lebanon is a significant blow to the Iran-backed party, disrupting its funding operations


Houthis turn al-Hodeidah airport into a military complex

Houthis turn al-Hodeidah airport into a military complex

2024-11-26

The Iran-backed group has converted the civilian facility into a sprawling military complex


Houthis' latest attack on international shipping draws rebuke

Houthis' latest attack on international shipping draws rebuke

2024-11-24

ship owned by a Turkish company in the Red Sea has drawn fresh attention to the Iran-backed group's


Abysmal performance of Iran's Russian-made air defense systems prompts fallout

Abysmal performance of Iran's Russian-made air defense systems prompts fallout

2024-11-04

. The strikes, carried out in retaliation for an October 1 Iranian attack, "hit Iran's defense capabilities


Iranian regime, Hizbullah fueled Houthis' transformation, UN report says

Iranian regime, Hizbullah fueled Houthis' transformation, UN report says

2024-11-06

] The Houthis have received "unprecedented" military support from outside sources, particularly Iran


Iraq seeks US energy sector investment to head off China monopoly

Iraq seeks US energy sector investment to head off China monopoly

2024-11-07

independence from Iran by 2030. US companies provide Iraq with an opportunity to diversify its


Houthis' operational links to al-Qaeda and affiliates endanger Yemen, region

Houthis' operational links to al-Qaeda and affiliates endanger Yemen, region

2024-11-22

in the Red Sea, he said. "What Iran wants is in line with what the Houthis seek to do, namely


Iran-aligned militias evacuate Syria headquarters in bid to avoid airstrikes

Iran-aligned militias evacuate Syria headquarters in bid to avoid airstrikes

2024-11-02

-Harjalah, south of Damascus, on October 15. [Louai Beshara/AFP] Iran-aligned militias


Northeast Syria flareup hinders ISIS fight and opens door to Iran-aligned militias

Northeast Syria flareup hinders ISIS fight and opens door to Iran-aligned militias

2024-11-12

and patrols," he told Al-Fassel, in order to avoid being caught in the crossfire. Iran-aligned


Failed Houthi attacks on US warships highlight group's limitations

Failed Houthi attacks on US warships highlight group's limitations

2024-11-20

of the Iranian regime at the expense of their own people, experts said. The Iran-backed group


Khamenei seeks loyalty, united front from Iraqi proxies as rivalries simmer

Khamenei seeks loyalty, united front from Iraqi proxies as rivalries simmer

2024-11-08

] Billboards in Baghdad show Iran's leader Ali Khamenei and slain Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah on October


Bereft of its top-tier leaders, Iran's 'axis' loses its aura of invincibility

Bereft of its top-tier leaders, Iran's 'axis' loses its aura of invincibility

2024-11-06

and obtaining money from Iran to strengthen that structure." "Eliminating a person of this nature