Hizbullah's criminal networks intertwined with sanctioned Latin American cartels
Lebanese Hizbullah and the IRGC Quds Force have longstanding connections with newly sanctioned Latin American criminal organizations.
Iran and Venezuela: a partnership born of desperation
As it faces isolation and economic collapse, Tehran has turned to Venezuela, leveraging its relationship to maintain its proxy networks.
Iranian regime's military displays mask growing vulnerabilities
Islamic Republic's display of military might comes as setbacks and international pressure expose its vulnerabilities and operational limitations.
Houthis, Iranian regime exploit Palestinian suffering for their own gain
The Islamic Republic-backed Houthis stage elaborate displays of solidarity with Gaza to distract from their governing failures in Yemen.
IRGC Quds Force chief under increasing pressure as proxy network reels
IRGC Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani's competence has come into question as the regional network he controls suffers crippling setbacks.
Lebanon halts Iranian flights in blow to Hizbullah funding
Lebanon blocks Iranian civilian flights at Beirut airport, striking at a key financial pipeline between the Iranian regime and its proxy, Hizbullah.
Houthi bank rules leave Yemen depositors unable to access savings
New policy does little for depositors after years of restrictions prevented them from accessing their savings in banks in Houthi-controlled areas.
Iranian regime uses commercial flights to deliver cash to Hizbullah
The Iranian regime is funneling cash via commercial flights to Hizbullah, which has suspended war compensation payments amid a banking crisis.
IRGC-linked networks seek to silence artists, journalists abroad
IRGC's hit squads partner with crime syndicates to target dissidents, with a German plot exposing the extent of transnational repression.
Lebanon's handling of Mahan Air incident shows it will take firm stance to maintain security
Lebanese security intercepted a suspected Iranian cash transfer to Hizbullah at Beirut airport, briefly detaining an Iranian diplomat.