Iran seen as reviving ties with Sudan to gain another Red Sea foothold

Iran seen as reviving ties with Sudan to gain another Red Sea foothold

2024-03-06

the Red Sea, where its proxies, the Houthis, have been attacking ships, analysts said. Iran


Iran-aligned militias squeeze out residents of Syria-Iraq border area

Iran-aligned militias squeeze out residents of Syria-Iraq border area

2024-03-07

of protecting them from attacks by the 'Islamic State of Iraq and Syria' (ISIS)," he said


Al-Qaeda emir Saif al-Adel is commanding group from Iran

Al-Qaeda emir Saif al-Adel is commanding group from Iran

2024-03-01

." "Our assessment aligns with that of the UN -- that al-Qaeda's new de facto leader Saif al-Adel is based


Kataib Hizbullah's activities in Iraq-Syria border town endanger civilians

Kataib Hizbullah's activities in Iraq-Syria border town endanger civilians

2024-02-29

on bases housing US forces in Iraq and Syria, and its January drone attack on Tower 22 in northeast Jordan


For ISIS victims, al-Baghdadi family interviews reopen wounds

For ISIS victims, al-Baghdadi family interviews reopen wounds

2024-02-26

captured into sexual slavery). ISIS fighters attacked Yazidi villages in northern Iraq


Under fire in Syria, IRGC leadership repositions

Under fire in Syria, IRGC leadership repositions

2024-02-28

," Hamdan suggested. Either way, he said, "the attacks in Lebanon on Hamas leaders and even


Iraq-US military cooperation still vital in fight against ISIS remnants

Iraq-US military cooperation still vital in fight against ISIS remnants

2024-02-19

to ensure the success of any attack or air strike," he said. US forces provide radar coverage


Economic successes shared by Saudi Arabia, US underline strong ties

Economic successes shared by Saudi Arabia, US underline strong ties

2024-02-16

Nureldine/AFP] Alison Dilworth, the deputy chief of mission at the US Embassy


Jordan spearheads regional effort to curb drug smuggling

Jordan spearheads regional effort to curb drug smuggling

2024-02-20

attempts using drones that carried narcotics and explosives, it said. In January 2022


Authorities crack down as Russian 'shadow tankers' attempt to skirt sanctions

Authorities crack down as Russian 'shadow tankers' attempt to skirt sanctions

2024-02-15

prohibits companies based in G7 member states, the EU and Australia from providing services enabling


Blinken visit to Saudi Arabia highlights decades of vibrant diplomatic relations

Blinken visit to Saudi Arabia highlights decades of vibrant diplomatic relations

2024-02-13

. They spoke of "the urgent need to reduce regional tensions, including a cessation of Houthi attacks


Jordan tightens defenses against cross-border smuggling from Syria

Jordan tightens defenses against cross-border smuggling from Syria

2024-02-19

, missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, which smugglers have been using


Iraq fortifies its border with Syria to curb arms, drug smuggling

Iraq fortifies its border with Syria to curb arms, drug smuggling

2024-02-14

to Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, Hizbullah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen. Unit 400


As joint US-Iraqi commission reviews partnership, experts point to its successes

As joint US-Iraqi commission reviews partnership, experts point to its successes

2024-02-08

at a base in Jordan. Al-Toufan described the attack as a "dangerous escalation" and said


US charges Chinese nationals with illicit procurement for IRGC

US charges Chinese nationals with illicit procurement for IRGC

2024-02-05

, which its proxies have used to carry out deadly attacks in the region and beyond