Hamas used Iranian-produced weapons in October 7 terror attack in Israel
Hamas used Iranian-produced AZ111-A2 60mm mortar fuses and M112 demolition charges in the October 7 terror attack on Israel.
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Iran-backed Shia militias target 2 U.S. bases in Iraq
The attacks took place as Hezbollah Brigades, a dangerous Iranian proxy, threatened U.S. forces in Iraq with “the fire of Hell” if American did not withdraw its troops from Iraq.
More Evidence That Russia’s Making Iranian Drones
Further evidence has emerged indicating Russia has begun making Iranian kamikaze drones or at least prototypes thereof.
Iran and its Network of Nineteen Terrorist Organizations on Israel’s Borders
FDD’s Long War Journal profiles the buildup of 19 Iran-backed terrorist organizations on key fronts: Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and Syria.
Has Russia Begun Producing Iranian-Designed Suicide Drones?
New evidence suggests Moscow is getting closer to producing Iranian-designed suicide drones in Russia.
U.S. State Department officials speak at same conference as dangerous Iran-backed Iraqi terrorist
Senior U.S. State Department officials spoke at the same conference as Qais al Khazali, a known Shia terrorist who is responsible for arming, training and forming the deadly Iranian-backed militias that are known to have killed hundreds of U.S. troops in Iraq.
Analysis: Iran Leverages Armed Groups Against Israel
In a coordinated effort, Iran has supported, funded and encouraged its network of armed groups on Israel’s borders to launch attacks.
Iran-backed Militias Target U.S. Troops in Eastern Syria
Iran-backed groups launch rocket and drone strikes against U.S. bases in eastern Syria.
How Much Can Iranian Artillery Ammo Help Russia?
Moscow is allegedly looking to Iran to help redress its artillery ammo shortage. But while Iranian supplies can help, they likely can’t sustain Russia’s current rate of fire.
Iranian Shahed-136 Drones Increase Russian Strike Capacity and Lethality in Ukraine
While it will not change the conflict’s overall direction, the Shahed-136 has bolstered Russia’s long-range precision strike capacity while providing some additional capability against front-line targets.
Israel’s Defense Minister Reveals Syrian Military Sites Used to Produce Advanced Weapons for Iran
Israel’s defense minister revealed Syrian military used to manufacture advanced arms for Tehran.
Rare photo surfaces of top Al Qaeda leaders inside Iran
FDD’s Long War Journal confirmed the authenticity of a photograph of senior Al Qaeda leaders Saif al Adel, Abu Muhammad al Masri, and Abu Abu al Khayr al Masri in Tehran, Iran, circa 2015. Saif al Adel may be the next leader of Al Qaeda.
Generation Jihad Ep. 60 — Iran’s global terrorism strategy
Bill Roggio is joined by FDD’s Senior Vice President for Research Jonathan Schanzer to have a wide-ranging discussion about the Islamic Republic of Iran’s role as the world’s largest state-sponsor of terror — ranging from its illicit nuclear program to its destabilization of the region via its proxy terrorist groups.
PFLP Boasts About its Ties to Iran
Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades’ spokesperson, Abu Jamal, describes the group’s relationship with Iran and the IRGC.
Analysis: Iran escalates maritime conflict against Israel
Israel and its allies mull a response after an Iranian attack against an Israeli-operated ship off the coast of Oman.
Iranian-backed groups tout operations in Iraq
The so-called ‘Islamic Resistance in Iraq,’ a grouping of newly created militias and front groups of Iran, celebrated one year of operations against U.S.-led forces.
Analysis: Israel’s three-front conflict with Iran
A tit for tat exchange of retaliatory attacks has taken place between Israel and Iran over recent weeks which has the potential to push both powers towards a wider conflict.
Israel resumes airstrikes against Iran’s proxy network in Syria
Israel continues its ‘war between the wars’ campaign as it attempts to thwart Iran’s proxy network in Syria and abroad.
Yemen, Syria and Iran’s capabilities: A look at Israel’s strategic view of key proxy conflicts in the MidEast
Israel is concerned about Iran’s role in Syria and Yemen, as well as its continued support for groups that threaten Israel. A recent discussion with an Israeli senior defense official provided an insight into Israel’s concerns and how these conflict areas have developed. A previous post at the FDD’s Long War Journal looked an overview of the […]
Analysis: Iranian state textbooks incite terrorism
Unsurprisingly, Iran’s official government textbooks continue to incite hatred, extremism, and terrorism.
IDF chief of staff warns of return to Iran nuclear deal, details response to proxies
IDF chief of staff readies efforts to attack Iranian nuclear sites and issues warning against Iranian proxy groups using urban areas to conceal its weapons.
Ep. 40 – Al Qaeda in Iran–and Afghanistan
Hosts Tom Joscelyn and Bill Roggio discuss and critique Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s speech on the Iran-Al Qaeda axis. Contrary to much reporting, there is a long history of ties between the two. But there’s also much evidence pointing to al Qaeda’s ongoing alliance with the Taliban, an issue Pompeo is eager to downplay. The guys also explain why the 2001 AUMF isn’t being used to start a war with Iran.
Israel’s Air Force attacks warehouses used to ‘store and stage Iranian weapons’ in Syria
Joint U.S. and Israeli military cooperation led to airstrikes targeting Iranian sites and that of its proxy groups in eastern Syria Wednesday morning.
U.S. identifies additional al Qaeda leaders in Iran
The State Department revealed today that ‘Abd al Rahman al Maghrebi, a senior al Qaeda leader who heads the group’s propaganda arm and has served as its “general manager,” is based in Iran. Maghrebi and four others based in Iran were designated as terrorists.
Israel continues its campaign of targeting Iranian-affiliated sites in Syria
For the second time in less than a week, Israel launched airstrikes against Iranian-affiliated military targets in Syria.
Will Iran’s threat to Israel from Iraq increase?
Israel has called Iran a “third circle” threat and its new multi-year Momentum plan calls for a dedicated headquarters and general to focus on this threat.
State Department designates Iranian-backed Bahraini militia
Saraya al Mokhtar is now the second Bahraini militia to be designated as terrorists for ties to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Ep. 35 – The Shadow War Inside Iran
FDD senior fellow Behnam Ben Taleblu joins the podcast to discuss recent assassinations inside Iran and the state of the Iranian regime’s various proxy wars.
Parsing Iranian Responses to the Killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh-Mahabadi
Analyzing the outpouring of commentary after Fakhrizadeh’s death from Iranian politicians, military personnel, and media outlets can help shed light on Tehran’s immediate political concerns, security imperatives, as well as prospects for retaliation and escalation.
Chief Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh assassinated near Tehran
Iranian Brigadier General and scientist Mohsen Farkhrizadeh was assassinated Friday in an operation attributed to Israel’s Mossad.