Middle East
Iran ship linked to Houthi attacks goes home amid Israel tensions, report says
April 19, 2024 — Behshad concludes its Red Sea expedition amidst allegations of providing support to Houthi rebels in attacks on shipping vessels.
Iranians leaving Syria bases fearing Israeli attack, report
April 18, 2024 — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has implemented urgent protocols for its establishments in Syria. Iranians are departing discreetly, often during nighttime hours, while Hezbollah is reducing the presence of its high-ranking members.
Pro-Iran militia chiefs flee north-east Syria bases fearing Israel strike
April 17, 2024 — A human rights group based in the UK, known for its opposition to the Assad regime, reports that commanders across all bases in the Deir ez-Zur province have granted themselves a week off and vacated the area.
Jordan allowed IDF to operate over kingdom in Iran attack, report
April 16, 2024 — U.S. officials indicate that Israel’s reaction to the Iranian attack is anticipated to be restrained to prevent the escalation into a regional conflict. Secretary of Defense Austin reassures Middle Eastern allies that the U.S. stands behind Israel in its response.
Saudi Arabia provides helpful intel to thwart Iran attack, report
April 16, 2024 — While refraining from permitting the use of its airspace to counter Iranian drones and missiles aimed at Israel, the actions of the Gulf kingdom represent the inaugural instance of a successful regional defense alliance established to address the threat posed by Iran to the region.
For 2nd time in days, IDF downs hostile drone over Eilat with ship-mounted Iron Dome
April 15, 2024 — Utilizing the C-Dome system, the navy intercepted a drone over the southernmost Israeli city, suspected to have originated from Yemen. No injuries or damage have been reported.
Houthis say they targeted four ships in Gulf of Aden, including US destroyer
April 11, 2024 — As Iran-backed Yemeni rebels persist in disrupting Red Sea commerce, there are currently no reports of damage to vessels.
IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in Syria
April 10, 2024 — “The IDF holds the Syrian regime accountable for all activities which take place within its territory and will not allow for any attempted actions which could lead to the entrenchment of Hezbollah on the Syrian front.”
IDF kills Hezbollah Radwan commander in Lebanon
April 9, 2024 — Two other Hezbollah terrorists were also slain in the attack, according to the IDF.
Turkey imposes export restrictions on Israel amid war in Gaza
April 9, 2024 — The Turkish Trade Ministry stipulates that the resumption of raw material trade depends on a cease-fire in the Palestinian enclave. Israeli officials express concerns that potential sanctions could adversely impact the economy.
Hezbollah elite commander killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon
April 8, 2024 — Ali Ahmad Hussein, a senior Hezbollah operative, equivalent in rank to a brigade commander, becomes the fifth commander of a terror group at this level to be killed since the start of the conflict.
Houthis claim to have fired rockets and drones at Israeli, US, and British ships
April 8, 2024 — CENTCOM disputes some Houthi claims, noting that the Israeli reference was actually concerning a vessel from Panama.