U.S. Designates Houthis a Terrorist Group
The designation allows the United States to crack down on the group’s access to the global financial system.
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Israel Was Behind Attacks on Major Gas Pipelines in Iran, Officials Say
The sabotage, which analysts said marked an escalation in the shadow war between Israel and Iran, caused sweeping disruption in several provinces.
Houthi attacks in Red Sea having a ‘catastrophic’ effect on aid to Sudan
Shipments of food and medical supplies from Asia are having to take longer, more expensive routes to avoid seaborne assaultsAttacks by Houthi forces against ships in the Red Sea are holding up shipments of vital aid to Sudan and driving up costs for ca…
On the Brink of Escalation Between the U.S. and Iran
SUBSCRIBER+EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW – Last week, just days after the U.S. retaliated – in what it called the ‘beginning’ of a multi-tiered response – against Iranian-backed […] More
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Exclusive Interview: Former CENTCOM Commander Weighs in on ‘Deterrence’ Before Drone Strike in Jordan
SUBSCRIBER+EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW – U.S. President Joe Biden is blaming Iran for a drone strike in Jordan that killed three U.S. service members and wounded dozens […] More
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Red Sea Strikes Spark Fear of a Wider War
SUBSCRIBER+EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW — The Red Sea conflict may not yet be a ‘war’, but experts say it looks to be trending in that direction. The […] More
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Enabled by Iran: Houthis Push Forward with Attacks in the Red Sea
SUBSCRIBER+EXCLUSIVE REPORTING – Despite warnings from multiple countries, the Iranian-backed, Yemen-based Houthi militia are continuing attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, adding a new […] More
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The Mayhem Brothers: Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran
Central to the international order, which was created out of the destruction wrought in World War II, is deterrence. It is derived from the collective power found in economic, political, and military capability to cause restraint in the minds of bad actors who would otherwise engage in bad behavior. Today, international order is breaking down. […]
The Mayhem Brothers: Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran was originally published on Global Security Review.
Lack of Anti-Drone Equipment On Warships Poses Challenge While Guarding Waters
Weapons installed on the newly-commissioned Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer INS ImphalWhile the Indian Navy has now deployed four destroyers and one frigate to protect merchant shipping from missile and drone attacks in the Arabian Sea, the larger challenge faced by navies across countries is the lack of anti-drone equipment on these warships, according to people familiar with the matter.This
Navy Increases Sorties Over Red Sea, North Arabian Sea In View of Houthi Attacks
Destroyers, frigate, patrol aircraft: How Indian Navy is dealing with ‘maritime security’ amid Houthi attacksIn a statement on Sunday, the Indian Navy took note of the "increased maritime security incidents on merchant vessels transiting through international shipping lanes in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Central/ North Arabian Sea". The Navy said it has taken several steps to deal with the