US tightens sanctions on Iranian oil smuggling network

US tightens sanctions on Iranian oil smuggling network

2025-09-08

for global oil shipments, June 23. [Giuseppe Cacace/AFP] The US Treasury Department has


Counterterror raids break extremist group's leadership

Counterterror raids break extremist group's leadership

2025-09-08

. In July, US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that senior ISIS commander Dhiya' al-Hardani and his two


Iran risks deeper isolation without nuclear transparency, experts say

Iran risks deeper isolation without nuclear transparency, experts say

2025-09-11

. The regime's allies, from Hizbullah to the Houthis, would face deeper funding cuts that undermine its regional


Iran recruits convicted tycoon back into oil trade

Iran recruits convicted tycoon back into oil trade

2025-09-11

of the Petroleum Ministry, using a cryptocurrency valued at $300 million as collateral. The move


Iraq, coalition forces bolster border defenses against extremists

Iraq, coalition forces bolster border defenses against extremists

2025-09-06

with ties across the group's network who had planned attacks in Iraq and Syria. Media outlets


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

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

2024-11-14

the possibility of al-Qaeda providing support in attacks launched by the Houthis on maritime targets


Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity Achieves Record Output

Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity Achieves Record Output

2025-09-11

sector still faces immense challenges,” said Ahmed Al-Tamimi, a Baghdad-based energy analyst


Houthis use al-Hodeidah's ports to threaten regional security

Houthis use al-Hodeidah's ports to threaten regional security

2024-10-29

-Hodeidah were a lifeline for Yemenis before the Houthis turned them into military bases, he said


Houthis' brinkmanship triggers angst, anger in Yemen

Houthis' brinkmanship triggers angst, anger in Yemen

2024-10-09

port in retaliation for the Houthis' missile attacks on Israel have triggered a wave of anger


US sanctions Syrian conglomerate funding IRGC Quds Force, Houthis

US sanctions Syrian conglomerate funding IRGC Quds Force, Houthis

2024-11-18

, knowingly funding attacks," said US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller. The sanctions


US strikes on Houthi missile sites send message to Iran

US strikes on Houthi missile sites send message to Iran

2024-10-21

, hardened, or fortified," he said. The attacks were made "to degrade the [Houthis'] capability


Iranian regime's terror infrastructure crumbling in southern Syria

Iranian regime's terror infrastructure crumbling in southern Syria

2025-09-04

pressure -- to minimize political losses." Lebanon-based Hizbullah helped the IRGC establish


Aden Cisterns: Yemen’s Ancient Marvel Earns Place on Arab Architectural Heritage List

Aden Cisterns: Yemen’s Ancient Marvel Earns Place on Arab Architectural Heritage List

2025-09-03

weathered walls bear the scars of centuries-long use. The spectacular landscape surrounding


History of Iran-Hamas ties leaves experts skeptical of Iran's denial of role in attack

History of Iran-Hamas ties leaves experts skeptical of Iran's denial of role in attack

2023-10-23

the Iranian regime of possibly being involved in the attack?" said an Iran-based author and university


Coalition raid delivers heavy blow to extremist leadership in Syria

Coalition raid delivers heavy blow to extremist leadership in Syria

2025-09-02

financier who planned attacks in Syria and Iraq" and "had relationships throughout the ISIS network