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January 31, 2024 | |

EU Announces Mission to Protect Red Sea Shipping Against Houthis

The European Union (EU) announced on January 31 that it is inaugurating a mission in the Red Sea to defend commercial vessels from attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels....

January 20, 2024 | Joe Truzman, Bill Roggio

IRGC intelligence advisor killed by airstrike in Syria

An airstrike in the Syrian capital of Damascus that is thought to have been carried out by Israel, killed at least five officers from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) – Qods...

January 19, 2024 | |

Red Cross Will Not Aid in Transfer of Medicine to Hostages in Gaza

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will not aid in the transfer of medication to hostages in Gaza, the group said on January 18. Israel and Qatar signed a deal on...

December 20, 2023 | |

Houthis Continue Threats Despite New U.S.-Led Multilateral Red Sea Operation

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen vowed on December 19 to continue threatening international shipping in the Red Sea. “No matter how many alliances America mobilizes, our military...

November 21, 2023 | |

Hamas Using Hospital as Cover for Attacks

Israeli forces and Hamas fighters clashed on November 20 near a hospital next to the Gazan city of Jabalia, which has seen fierce fighting in recent days. The Hamas-run Gaza Health...

November 15, 2023 | |

Iran Receives Access to $10 Billion Thanks to U.S. Sanctions Waiver

The Biden administration on November 14 extended a sanctions waiver to allow Iran to access upwards of $10 billion in electricity revenue once held in escrow in Iraq. The waiver...

November 14, 2023 | |

U.S. Military Strikes Iran-Backed Groups in Syria

Latest Developments The U.S. military on November 12 conducted its third set of airstrikes on Iranian-linked targets in Syria. The airstrikes, which reportedly killed around six or seven Iranian proxy...

November 9, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

The Iranian proxy war in Syria against the US, Israel grows

More than 40 attacks on US forces by Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Syria.

October 30, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

How Hamas Angled for Russia-China Support

Moscow and Beijing have their reasons to hope for Hamas’ survival.

October 27, 2023 | |

U.S. Strikes IRGC Weapon and Ammunition Facilities in Syria

The United States conducted airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Syria on October 26, its first response to multiple attacks in recent days on U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria....

October 27, 2023 | Bill Roggio |

U.S. military strikes Iranian assets in Syria after weeks of militia attacks

The U.S. military attacked two weapons storage facilities in Syria that were used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and its militia proxies on Oct. 27. The U.S. strikes are in response...

October 19, 2023 | |

Shiite Terrorist Groups in Syria Attack U.S. Forces

Iran-backed Shiite militias attacked U.S. forces in eastern Syria with armed drones on October 18. The assault follows drone attacks on two coalition bases the day before. The Associated...

October 19, 2023 | John Hardie |

Ukraine Now Has ATACMS — But Will Soon Need More

The U.S.-provided Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMS, has already demonstrated significant value for Ukraine, which employed the system for the first time on Tuesday. But unless Kyiv receives...

October 17, 2023 | |

Gaza Hospital Suffers Explosion, Islamic Jihad Misfire Implicated

Hamas and Islamic Jihad quickly blamed Israel after a Gaza City hospital was damaged by an explosion on October 17. However, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, a spokesman for the Israel...

October 16, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran media celebrates Sderot evacuation in bid to unite against Israel

Iranian media also discuss Syria and Gaza, as Iran tries to "unify" various fronts against Israel.

October 12, 2023 | Jonathan Schanzer |

False hope and fracture kept Israel from seeing Hamas’ evil plan

In the aftermath of the Hamas terrorist attack that left 1,300 dead, Israelis are shocked and saddened. A war is imminent, and Hamas is not likely to survive it. But when the dust settles, there...

September 27, 2023 | David Adesnik |

How US taxpayer dollars line the pockets of Syrian despot Bashar al-Assad

Presidents and prime ministers descended on Manhattan the past two weeks to take part in the 78th annual session of the UN General Assembly. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres took the stage at Turtle...

September 12, 2023 | |

Iran’s Uprising Nears First Anniversary as Protests Persist 

September 16 marks the first anniversary of the Iranian morality police’s murder of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini for allegedly wearing her hijab improperly. Her death sparked...

August 4, 2023 | |

U.S. May Put Military Personnel on Commercial Ships to Deter Iran’s Harassment  

The Pentagon is considering placing armed U.S. Marines and Navy sailors on commercial ships in response to increased Iranian attempts to harass and seize vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz,...

July 31, 2023 | |

Palestinians in Gaza Protest Hamas Rule, Rising Cost of Living  

Thousands of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip took to the streets on July 30 to protest economic hardship under Hamas rule. This public expression of discontentment constitutes a rare occurrence and...