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

International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), based on its own calculations of export values


Iraqi leaders call for deescalation as IRGC-aligned militias agitate

Iraqi leaders call for deescalation as IRGC-aligned militias agitate

2024-09-17

and US advisory forces are stationed, including a deadly August 5 missile attack on Ain al-Asad base


Houthis seek to assert influence in Bab al-Mandeb, with Iranian support

Houthis seek to assert influence in Bab al-Mandeb, with Iranian support

2023-11-28

, and the Houthis have set up an operations room with foreign experts to launch attacks on the Saudi border


Damascus: a chic, tax-friendly hub for Gulf investors and entrepreneurs

Damascus: a chic, tax-friendly hub for Gulf investors and entrepreneurs

2025-10-18

contributing to the city’s rebirth by prioritizing sustainable development and service-based investments


ISIS exploits dire conditions at al-Hol Camp

ISIS exploits dire conditions at al-Hol Camp

2025-10-16

to seize limited food and baby formula aid, using this control to subjugate them and entrench extremist


US offers $10 million reward to disrupt Hizbullah's financial networks

US offers $10 million reward to disrupt Hizbullah's financial networks

2025-09-30

The US State Department’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) announcement offering up to $10 million


Syria’s Captagon empire: A toxic legacy of Assad regime

Syria’s Captagon empire: A toxic legacy of Assad regime

2025-10-10

for every kilogram of amphetamine. "The toxic chemical waste was disposed of using primitive


Sinking of nuclear-powered submarine casts doubt on Chinese defense industry

Sinking of nuclear-powered submarine casts doubt on Chinese defense industry

2024-11-01

nuclear-powered attack submarine sank pier-side," a senior US defense official told the WSJ


Kurdish forces secure al-Hol camp as ISIS struggles to regain strength

Kurdish forces secure al-Hol camp as ISIS struggles to regain strength

2025-10-01

family members to flee the camp using a large vehicle. Extensive operations Security


US targets Iran’s proxy network to strengthen Iraq’s sovereignty

US targets Iran’s proxy network to strengthen Iraq’s sovereignty

2025-09-26

). The militias’ refusal to disarm, repeated attacks on state institutions, Iraqi and US forces, and strong ties


Iran-backed militias in Iraq scramble after US sanctions

Iran-backed militias in Iraq scramble after US sanctions

2025-09-29

leaders have already fled to Iran "for fear of potential surprise attacks," he said. Al-Nayel


Iraq sees successes, lingering challenges 7 years after victory over ISIS

Iraq sees successes, lingering challenges 7 years after victory over ISIS

2024-08-13

statement, the US military warned ISIS has escalated its attacks in Iraq and Syria, claiming 153 attacks so


Ecuador designates IRGC, Hizbullah, Hamas as terrorist organizations

Ecuador designates IRGC, Hizbullah, Hamas as terrorist organizations

2025-09-26

the region "as a base for its proxies to smuggle weapons, traffic drugs, and engage in corruption


Iran spy ship equips Houthis with intelligence, arms to target vessels in Red Sea

Iran spy ship equips Houthis with intelligence, arms to target vessels in Red Sea

2024-01-06

tensions in the region. [ISNA] ADEN -- The Houthis' attacks on ships passing through


Houthis seize commercial vessel in Red Sea in latest Hamas war escalation

Houthis seize commercial vessel in Red Sea in latest Hamas war escalation

2023-11-20

-Hodeidah, which the Iran-backed group controls. According to three US officials, the Houthis