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Turkey is the NATO ally Trump should pressure first

President Donald Trump is right to demand that NATO allies shoulder more of the burden for collective defense. For too long, the United States has underwritten the security of partners who...

There’s Only One Path to Victory in Iran

In less than three weeks, the United States and Israel have destroyed many of the military assets Iran has used to menace the Middle East for decades. The Pentagon reported 15,000 strikes in the first 10 days, which not only blew up launchers, missiles and ships; they also leveled some of the production sites that once replenished Iran’s arsenal.

Iranian regime escalates hostilities with US, hardens negotiating position

Iran has ramped up military provocations against US forces in the Middle East as nuclear negotiations loom, with regime officials sending mixed signals on uranium enrichment while refusing to discuss missile...

RSF Rebels in Sudan Capture Strategic Town of Babanusa

Latest Developments Key Town Captured: Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claimed on December 1 that they had seized control of the headquarters of the Sudanese Armed Forces’ (SAF’s) 22nd Infantry...

UAE ‘likely’ building airstrip on strategic island in Red Sea

Satellite imagery reviewed by the Associated Press shows an airstrip under construction on Zuqar Island, a strategic island in the Red Sea about 55 miles south of the port of Hodeidah, which...

Houthis signal pause on attacks on Israel after Gaza ceasefire, detail attacks during the conflict

Abdulmalik al Houthi, the leader of the Iran-backed terror group that rules northern Yemen, indicated cautious acceptance of the ceasefire that Israel and Hamas agreed to on October...

Iran is severely weakened but remains a regional threat

Iran remains the “primary and enduring threat” in the Middle East, US Navy Vice Admiral Charles B. Cooper II, the nominee to become the next commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), told the Senate...

US continues operations against the Houthis

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has continued its large-scale operation against the Houthis in Yemen, initially launched on March 15. ...

‘Your Time is Up’: U.S. Conducts Broad Airstrikes on Houthis, Sends Message to Iran

Latest Developments U.S. Strikes Will Continue Until Houthi Attacks Stop: The United States carried out large-scale strikes on targets controlled by the Houthi rebels in Yemen on March 15, announcing...

US military launches large-scale operation against Houthis in Yemen

The United States military carried out overnight strikes against Houthi military infrastructure in Yemen, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on March 15.

Defeating the Houthis

Biden didn’t try; Trump can and should

Between proxies and a new attack on Israel: Iran’s dilemma

Iran operates via proxies in several countries and territories, including Yemen, Lebanon, Iraq, and the Gaza Strip.

Iran-backed Houthis claim attacks on four more ships in multi-front assault

The Houthis have attempted to expand their operations in recent months, carrying out longer range strikes and also trying to reach the Mediterranean Sea.

Iran’s multi-front war on Israel has diminishing returns

Iran is operationalizing multiple fronts against Israel. In some areas, the groups claim success; in others, it is unclear if the claims match reality.

Houthis attack four ships and threaten to expand operations against U.S. forces

On Apr. 29, Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen launched several attacks targeting commercial and military ships. A statement on the official spokesperson’s Telegram says, “The Yemeni armed forces...

How Iran Is Causing Chaos Beyond Just Israel and Palestine

Tehran’s ongoing attempts to dominate the “Wider Persian Gulf” are spreading far beyond Gaza.

The secret Houthi plan to move missiles, drones beyond Red Sea

The Houthis have moved weapons toward the coast to expand their area of operations and target western navies operating in the area.

US: Houthis’ maritime attacks put international shipping at risk

It is unclear if the Houthis intended to send a message while purposely missing their target or if the missiles were inaccurate.

Iran’s Escalating Threats: Assessing U.S. Policy Toward Iran’s Malign Activities

Iran Hijacking Attempt Thwarted by U.S. and British Navies

The U.S. Navy and the UK Royal Navy aided a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on June 4 being harassed by fast-attack vessels from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN). The U.S. Navy’s...