The recent designation of Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya (HAAA) as a terrorist organization by the US State Department signals a significant step in the ongoing efforts to counter Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. This decision reflects a broader strategy to mitigate the threats posed by these groups not only to US interests but also to regional stability, particularly in relation to Israel. HAAA’s involvement in the attack on US forces in Jordan earlier this year, which resulted in the deaths of three American personnel, highlights the immediate dangers these militias represent. Furthermore, from October to January, Iranian-backed groups in Iraq carried…
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Canada has announced the designation of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, aligning with the 2019 decision by the Trump administration in the United States. This move by Ottawa is directly linked to Iran’s associations with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, both of which have been involved in conflicts with Israeli forces since October. Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Intergovernmental Affairs, emphasized that this designation is part of Canada’s broader strategy to hold Iran accountable for its unlawful actions and its support of terrorism. LeBlanc stated, “Our…
Following a report by Iran International on contaminated dialysis solutions linked to the Supreme Leader’s office, Iran’s acting president has ordered an urgent investigation. Mohammad Mokhber, the acting president, called for a thorough inquiry by the anti-corruption coordination head into the adverse effects caused by the contaminated dialysis solution. Iran International TV’s Titre Aval program (First Headline) revealed documents showing that peritoneal dialysis solutions produced by Samen Pharmaceutical Company were contaminated with aluminum. This contamination, which has poisoned several dialysis patients and resulted in fatalities, is particularly concerning as Samen Pharmaceutical is owned by Astan Quds Razavi, a business conglomerate…
The number of migrants flocking to the US-Mexico border from a country known as a hotbed of ISIS recruitment has surged dramatically under President Biden. According to leaked border data , more than 1,500 migrants from Tajikistan crossed the border between October 2020 and May 2024. Notably, at least 500 Tajiks have been apprehended so far this year alone. In stark contrast, only 26 Tajik nationals crossed the border in the previous 14 years combined. It remains unclear how many of these Tajik migrants were released into the US. However, it is common practice for the majority of migrants caught…
The leader of Hezbollah has vowed a fight with “no rules and with no red lines” if a full-scale war erupts between the Lebanese militant group and Israel, cautioning Cyprus against becoming embroiled in the conflict. Lebanon and Israel have frequently exchanged cross-border fire since the onset of Israel’s war against the Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Like Hezbollah, Hamas is backed by Iran. Tensions escalated after an Israeli airstrike last week killed a senior Hezbollah commander, Taleb Sami Abdullah, along with three other operatives. In a televised speech at the commander’s memorial service on Wednesday, Hezbollah…
Qatar quietly asked Hamas leaders to leave Doha due to frustration over the terror group’s handling of hostage negotiations, according to two government officials. This marked the first time since the Israel-Hamas conflict began that Qatar took such a step, aiming to pressure Hamas into compromise after negotiations had stalled following a weeklong hostages-for-truce deal in late November. The Qatari directive followed an announcement by Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani that Doha would review its mediator role. Al-Thani’s frustration was largely directed at Israel, following criticism from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders over Qatar’s perceived failure…
Iran has agreed to release two Swedish nationals held in Tehran for over two years in exchange for a convicted Iranian war criminal linked to the 1988 mass killing of protestors critical of the Islamic Republic. Iranian state media claimed, without evidence, that Hamid Nouri was “illegally detained.” Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson countered that European Union diplomat Johan Floderus and a second Swedish citizen, Saeed Azizi, endured a “hell on earth.” Kristersson shared on social media platform X, “The Swedish government has worked intensively for them to be released. Today, they will land on Swedish soil and be reunited…
Turkish groups tied to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have been expanding their influence in New York, with one of their latest targets being Jamaal Bowman, a two-term House incumbent facing a tough reelection campaign north of New York City. The Turkish American Steering Committee (TASC) — an organization representing Turkish government interests and parts of its American diaspora — has been active in engaging with Bowman. They have visited him in Washington, hosted a food distribution event attended by the lawmaker, and organized a fundraiser for him. TASC’s involvement with Bowman appears to stem from their strong opposition to his…
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have launched attacks on six ships across three different seas, the Iran-backed group announced on Wednesday. Among the targeted vessels was the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier Laax, which sustained damage from a missile strike off the Yemeni coast. Security and shipping sources confirmed the Laax was hit during a barrage of attacks on Tuesday. In a televised speech, the Houthis claimed responsibility for targeting the Morea and Sealady in the Red Sea, the Alba and Maersk Hartford in the Arabian Sea, and the Minerva Antonia in the Mediterranean. However, Ed Hanley, Chief Operating Officer of US-based Maersk…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have recently detained eight foreign nationals suspected of having links to the terrorist organization ISIS, according to a U.S. official involved in the investigation. These individuals, originally from Tajikistan, were apprehended on immigration charges in New York, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia after entering the United States via the southern border with Mexico. They are currently held in U.S. custody. Although the initial screenings at the border did not reveal any suspicious information about the detainees, subsequent intelligence linked them to ISIS. As of now, they are not facing terrorism charges but are in…
