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

to Bab al-Mandeb strait, the gateway to a vital international shipping lane that Iran seeks to control


Yemenis say Houthis' 'apples in heaven' slogan is rotten to the core

Yemenis say Houthis' 'apples in heaven' slogan is rotten to the core

2025-05-04

and needless deaths. The Iran-backed group uses the signature phrase alongside photos


Misleading 'combat' footage fuels Iranian disinformation campaign

Misleading 'combat' footage fuels Iranian disinformation campaign

2025-07-07

-Iran conflict that ended with a ceasefire, fabricated combat footage was circulated on social media


Iran-backed Houthis continue to fire missiles at ships in Red Sea

Iran-backed Houthis continue to fire missiles at ships in Red Sea

2024-01-16

] Members of the Yemeni Coast Guard affiliated with the Iran-backed Houthis patrol the Red Sea on January 4


China oil field exits upset Iran's 'Looking East' policy

China oil field exits upset Iran's 'Looking East' policy

2023-09-25

imposed on it. "Despite Iran's relentless state-owned and regime-affiliated propaganda


US sanctions vessel carrying $100 million in Iranian commodities to China

US sanctions vessel carrying $100 million in Iranian commodities to China

2024-03-14

the city was hit by swarms of drones sold by Iran to Russia. [Sergei Chuzavkov/AFP


Operative spreading violent extremist propaganda to face sentencing in US court

Operative spreading violent extremist propaganda to face sentencing in US court

2025-07-10

sentence of 130 years in prison, meaning the perpetrator, Ashraf al-Safoo, 41, could be spending the rest


SDF, international coalition work to prevent ISIS revival in northeast Syria

SDF, international coalition work to prevent ISIS revival in northeast Syria

2024-10-06

Syrian Democratic Forces take part in a drill in Syria on September 12. [SDF


In lockstep with Iran, Hizbullah leader claims Hamas attack was a 'surprise'

In lockstep with Iran, Hizbullah leader claims Hamas attack was a 'surprise'

2023-11-03

the relationship Hamas has with Iran and its proxies, "they do not exercise any form or authority or mandate


'Little doubt' Hizbullah uses Beirut airport to bring in arms from Iran

'Little doubt' Hizbullah uses Beirut airport to bring in arms from Iran

2024-07-08

into a conflict to serve Iran's agenda," harnessing all state facilities to advance Iran's project in the region


Iran's 'resistance media' network 'more dangerous than missiles'

Iran's 'resistance media' network 'more dangerous than missiles'

2024-04-21

told Al-Fassel. Ever since the IRGC Quds Force began "exporting Iran's revolution," it has


Spike in ‘disappearances’ as Houthis target perceived collaborators

Spike in ‘disappearances’ as Houthis target perceived collaborators

2025-04-27

a US air campaign, the Iran-backed group has widened its campaign of arbitrary arrests and abductions


Houthis' actions linked to recent spike in piracy off Somalia

Houthis' actions linked to recent spike in piracy off Somalia

2024-02-17

carried out by the Iran-backed Houthis, creating an easy target for pirates. Analysts say


Hizbullah's meetings with Hamas, 'axis' serve Iran alone, analysts say

Hizbullah's meetings with Hamas, 'axis' serve Iran alone, analysts say

2024-05-25

"axis" is an alliance of Palestinian, Lebanese, Syrian, Iraqi and other Iran-backed armed groups


Houthis launch fresh attacks in Red Sea as Iran claims 'predominance'

Houthis launch fresh attacks in Red Sea as Iran claims 'predominance'

2023-12-14

." Iran's Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani meanwhile threatened that a US effort to boost