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Iran funnels arms to Houthis via fishing vessels on Red Sea coast: reports
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2022-08-01

Iran funnels arms to Houthis via fishing vessels on Red Sea coast: reports

Fishing boats have been spotted unloading shipments of Iranian arms at several locations in al-Hodeidah province on Yemen's Red Sea coast.

Mosul rises from rubble, 5 years after ISIS driven from iconic city
Security

2022-07-26

Mosul rises from rubble, 5 years after ISIS driven from iconic city

While scars from the ISIS era remain, a concerted effort is under way to accelerate the repair and reconstruction of the historic Ninawa city.

Russia shows increasing interest in acquiring Iranian attack-capable drones
Security

2022-07-19

Russia shows increasing interest in acquiring Iranian attack-capable drones

A Russian delegation visited an Iranian airfield twice in the past month to examine attack-capable drones for potential use in the Ukraine war, a US official said.

US Air Force F-15s demonstrate interoperability with cross-combatant command flight
Security

2022-07-19

US Air Force F-15s demonstrate interoperability with cross-combatant command flight

US Air Force F-15s from EUCOM conducted operations in the CENTCOM area of responsibility last week.

Iraqis find healing at spa near Mosul after ISIS massacres
Security

2022-07-15

Iraqis find healing at spa near Mosul after ISIS massacres

Residents of Hamam al-Alil who experienced a 'bitter life' under ISIS are finding healing at a popular mineral spa that has undergone renovation.

United States vows never to allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapon
Security

2022-07-14

United States vows never to allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapon

The US government in a security declaration pledged 'to use all elements of its national power to ensure that outcome' amid ongoing Iranian violations of nuclear agreements and protocols.

China's global infrastructure drive provides cover for secret military expansion
Security

2022-07-07

China's global infrastructure drive provides cover for secret military expansion

Chinese military bases under construction in ports around the world show how Beijing is leveraging its economic 'investment' in countries to achieve greater military hegemony.

Syria's al-Hasakeh residents openly oppose Hizbullah presence
Security

2022-07-06

Syria's al-Hasakeh residents openly oppose Hizbullah presence

'We do not want or appreciate Hizbullah's presence in our city,' said a leaflet widely disseminated in an area of al-Hasakeh under the control of the Syrian regime and affiliated militias.

US strike kills al-Qaeda affiliated leader in Syria
Security

2022-06-28

US strike kills al-Qaeda affiliated leader in Syria

Hurras al-Deen leader Abu Hamzah al-Yemeni was killed in a drone strike as he travelled alone on a motorcycle on the eastern edge of Idlib city.

US, Bahraini and Israeli commanders extol benefits of international maritime co-operation
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2022-06-24

US, Bahraini and Israeli commanders extol benefits of international maritime co-operation

'Our shared commitment to protecting regional waterways and the free flow of commerce unites us all.'