Iraq reinforces border with Syria after regime's collapse

Iraq reinforces border with Syria after regime's collapse

2025-02-13

in Iraq and Syria represent a fundamental pillar in the war on ISIS. US bases in Ain al-Asad


Lebanon's new cabinet seeks state control of arms, reform agenda

Lebanon's new cabinet seeks state control of arms, reform agenda

2025-02-20

ministerial statement also promised to prevent Lebanon from being used as "a platform to attack friendly


Weakened Hizbullah shut out in 'new Lebanon' as political landscape shifts

Weakened Hizbullah shut out in 'new Lebanon' as political landscape shifts

2025-02-19

supply routes for weapons and funding, including channels used for drug manufacturing and trafficking


Hizbullah arouses ire as its south Lebanon volleys draw retaliatory fire

Hizbullah arouses ire as its south Lebanon volleys draw retaliatory fire

2024-02-25

, and these are now being bombed in response to its attacks, which it carries out without regard for the safety


Local residents welcome army's deployment in southern Lebanon

Local residents welcome army's deployment in southern Lebanon

2025-02-18

in protecting us."


Houthi factions fight over money as Yemenis grapple with hunger

Houthi factions fight over money as Yemenis grapple with hunger

2023-08-14

Supporters of Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis commemorate Eid al-Ghadir in Sanaa on July 6. [Mohammed


Al-Qaeda's acquisition of Iranian-made drones further jeopardizes Yemen's security

Al-Qaeda's acquisition of Iranian-made drones further jeopardizes Yemen's security

2024-05-30

security." Threatening regional security The Houthis' ongoing attacks on merchant


Houthis' military parade dims optimism in Yemen after Saudi talks

Houthis' military parade dims optimism in Yemen after Saudi talks

2023-09-22

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis display weapons during a military parade in Sanaa on September 21


Iran's intentions to escalate Middle East conflict are met with US warnings

Iran's intentions to escalate Middle East conflict are met with US warnings

2024-04-17

, and any further attempts to attack the United States' forces, its allies or its interests may result in US


Sanctions on ‘shadow fleet’ aim to curb Iranian regime's malign activities

Sanctions on ‘shadow fleet’ aim to curb Iranian regime's malign activities

2025-02-03

The oil tanker Bertha, seen here on January 16, 2016, is under US sanctions for smuggling Iranian


Charity halts north Yemen operations after staffer dies in Houthis' custody

Charity halts north Yemen operations after staffer dies in Houthis' custody

2023-10-27

died of his wounds days after an attack by Iran-backed Houthis on the Saudi Arabian border, the Gulf


Riyadh hosts Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis for talks on ending war

Riyadh hosts Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis for talks on ending war

2023-09-15

on March 30, 2022. [Fayez Nureldine/AFP] Yemeni Houthi former prisoners


United States affirms strong and enduring defense partnership with Egypt

United States affirms strong and enduring defense partnership with Egypt

2025-01-30

and upgrading US Abrams tanks and supplying Egypt with Hellfire missiles and a set of precision weapons


US approval of Kuwait military vehicle maintenance deal fortifies Gulf alliance

US approval of Kuwait military vehicle maintenance deal fortifies Gulf alliance

2025-01-27

also hosts several US military bases, with some facilities designated for US Army units and others


Iraq begins new phase of al-Hol repatriations in concert with SDF, coalition

Iraq begins new phase of al-Hol repatriations in concert with SDF, coalition

2025-02-07

attempting to use as an incubator. To date, 19 groups of Iraqi women and children have been