| Security
Somali pirates serve Iranian regime's ambitions at Red Sea's southern gate
Increased coordination between pirates operating off the coast of Africa and the regime-backed Houthis imperils regional security.
| Security
New Iranian warship sinks near Strait of Hormuz in latest military mishap
Military mishaps are commonplace in Iran, where domestic production is in its infancy and aging and dilapidated equipment is the norm.
| Security
Iran-aligned factions seek to expand regional conflict
Iran's proxies have indicated they are willing to fight alongside Lebanese Hizbullah, in a move that threatens to plunge the region into war.
| Security
'Little doubt' Hizbullah uses Beirut airport to bring in arms from Iran
Despite its vehement denials and a hastily arranged media tour, it is widely known that Hizbullah uses the airport to ship lightweight equipment and parts from Iran.
| Security
Iraqi elite forces secure Baghdad restaurants following Iran-linked attacks
Iran-aligned groups are forcing Iraqi elite forces to divert their attention away from their most essential task: preventing an ISIS resurgence.
| Security
Anger in Baghdad at Iran-linked attacks on KFC, US brands
Perpetrators linked to Iran-backed militia Kataib Hizbullah put Iraqi lives and the country's reputation at risk, Baghdad residents say.
| Security
Iran highlights 'higher level' of military support to Houthis, 'axis'
A sea missile developed by the IRGC is now 'in the hands' of the Houthis, IRGC affiliate reports, revealing the Iranian regime's direct role in group's attacks.
| Security
Iran faces US, EU censure for supplying drones to Russia, proxies
Concurrent sanctions aim to disrupt the Iranian regime's ability to supply drones that Russia and Iran's Middle East proxies have used in attacks.
| Security
Iranian UAV procurement ring punished for supporting Russia
Bonyan Danesh Shargh is involved in the manufacture, import and export of UAVs on behalf of the IRGC.
| Security
Bonyan Danesh Shargh's leadership, business network hit with US sanctions
The private company is involved in the Iran-backed drone factory in Russia and partners with the IRGC Aerospace Force Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization.