Houthis on track to extort $2 billion a year for 'safe passage' assurances

Houthis on track to extort $2 billion a year for 'safe passage' assurances

2024-11-19

government and continue carry out attacks on international ships in regional waters. The Iran


Press freedom under attack from Hizbullah, supporters in Lebanon

Press freedom under attack from Hizbullah, supporters in Lebanon

2024-12-11

The Iran-backed party is waging a campaign to stifle critical voices in Lebanon, with journalists


Hizbullah's weapon transportation, military operations 'unwelcome' in Lebanon

Hizbullah's weapon transportation, military operations 'unwelcome' in Lebanon

2024-12-09

and missiles for the Iran-backed party. A similar incident in August 2023 turned deadly when


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


IRGC-linked actors conduct, then amplify, cyber offensives

IRGC-linked actors conduct, then amplify, cyber offensives

2024-11-27

. It described ASA as "one of Iran's most tenacious threat actors." Shaping perceptions After


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


US offers rewards of up to $10 million to counter AQAP's global threat

US offers rewards of up to $10 million to counter AQAP's global threat

2024-12-06

. "In light of Iran's entry as a sponsor of al-Qaeda leaders," the current threat is particularly concerning


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


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


Chaos prevails in Syrian border town as IRGC's militias vanish from view

Chaos prevails in Syrian border town as IRGC's militias vanish from view

2024-11-19

Hizbullah have vanished from sight, sources said. Iran-aligned militias in Syria have been


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


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


Justice served: Lebanese welcome news of al-Hariri assassin's reported death in Syria

Justice served: Lebanese welcome news of al-Hariri assassin's reported death in Syria

2024-12-03

. The areas are strongholds of Hizbullah and other Iran-aligned militas. Ayyash was handed a life


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