Iran-aligned militias evacuate Syria headquarters in bid to avoid airstrikes

Iran-aligned militias evacuate Syria headquarters in bid to avoid airstrikes

2024-11-02

their foreign elements with Syrians to guard their bases and headquarters, effectively making them scapegoats


Combined Maritime Forces stand ready to defend economic interests in Middle East

Combined Maritime Forces stand ready to defend economic interests in Middle East

2024-01-05

on December 18 announced the initiative after Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalated attacks on tankers, cargo


US, regional allies strengthen ties through diplomatic, economic and military initiatives

US, regional allies strengthen ties through diplomatic, economic and military initiatives

2024-10-23

US President Joe Biden greets UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Washington


Iraq kills top ISIS leaders in Hamreen hills with coalition support

Iraq kills top ISIS leaders in Hamreen hills with coalition support

2024-10-25

. "The Iraqi-led strikes were conducted to disrupt and degrade ISIS attack networks in Iraq and were enabled


Bereft of its top-tier leaders, Iran's 'axis' loses its aura of invincibility

Bereft of its top-tier leaders, Iran's 'axis' loses its aura of invincibility

2024-11-06

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar heads to hide in a tunnel before launching the terrorist attack on Israel


Visa waiver program signals growing ties between Qatar, US

Visa waiver program signals growing ties between Qatar, US

2024-10-22

hosting of the US military's largest base in the Middle East, al-Udeid air base, underscores its


Iraq, US work to enhance security of regional sea lanes

Iraq, US work to enhance security of regional sea lanes

2024-10-21

is today using the Houthis and its other proxies to threaten navigation by launching missile attacks on oil


After Sinwar's death, US, world leaders press for return of hostages

After Sinwar's death, US, world leaders press for return of hostages

2024-10-21

Hamas leader and October 7 attack mastermind Yahya Sinwar attends a rally in Gaza City on October 1


Farmers in Yemen struggle to eke out a living amid ongoing war

Farmers in Yemen struggle to eke out a living amid ongoing war

2023-09-13

. Yemen's economy has contracted by half as a result of the war and the continued Houthi threat and attacks


IRGC drug smuggling operations accelerate, despite regional tensions

IRGC drug smuggling operations accelerate, despite regional tensions

2024-10-21

-smuggling operations are thwarted "at least once a week." Khalil noted "the increased use


Post-ISIS restoration of Mosul cultural heritage charts significant progress

Post-ISIS restoration of Mosul cultural heritage charts significant progress

2024-10-31

, with focus on restoring the base of the royal throne of Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II (883-859 BCE


Hizbullah continues to store weapons near airport, civilian areas

Hizbullah continues to store weapons near airport, civilian areas

2024-10-18

and smoke. My four children and I felt as if the building would collapse on us," she told Al-Fassel


Lebanese denounce Iranian regime's 'unacceptable' interference in Lebanon

Lebanese denounce Iranian regime's 'unacceptable' interference in Lebanon

2024-10-29

Mikati's response "gives us a glimmer of hope" that the Lebanese state "has begun to assume its


IRGC-aligned militias turning Iraq into regional hub for drug trafficking

IRGC-aligned militias turning Iraq into regional hub for drug trafficking

2024-10-18

An Iraqi Ministry of Interior display highlights the dangers of drug use on August 19. [Iraqi Drug


Daily life is a 'bitter struggle for survival' in Yemen

Daily life is a 'bitter struggle for survival' in Yemen

2023-09-29

." Since the Houthis overran Sanaa in a September 2014 coup, triggering a protracted war, the lives