US government sanctions several Shabaab officials and affiliated individuals
Nine individuals were designated by the U.S. Treasury Department while an additional five were also blacklisted by the U.S. State Department.
Tag Archives: Yemen
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.
Saudi Arabia Designates Individuals for Supporting Yemen’s Houthi Movement
On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia designated five individuals for providing support to the Iran-backed Houthi movement.
Generation Jihad Ep. 73 — Prison Break (Jihadi Edition)
You guessed it. Our guest is, indeed, Caleb Weiss. This time, he and Bill discuss how (and which) prison breaks fit into the larger strategy of various Jihadi groups — and why some don’t bother.
Houthis Launch Third “Siege Breaking” Operation in Saudi Arabia
Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen renewed attacks against Saudi energy facilities on Friday causing an enormous fire in one of the country’s largest cities.
Houthis Renew Attacks Against Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s Houthis renewed attacks against Saudi Arabia by launching three waves of assaults on Saturday and Sunday.
Houthis Claim Credit for Drone Attacks on Saudi Oil Refineries
In its second attack in recent weeks, the Houthis targeted several oil refineries in Saudi Arabia including an Aramco facility in Riyadh.
Houthis Warn Israel, Touts Military Training
Iran-backed Houthis published a Hezbollah-style video warning Israel and demonstrating military training that its militants undergo.
U.S. Treasury Designates Houthi Finance Network
The U.S. Treasury Department exposed more elements of the Houthi’s international finance network on Wednesday by designating individuals and entities affiliated with the Iran-backed militant group. Treasury described the designated individuals and entities as being involved with “the U.S.-designated Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) and Houthi financier Sa’id al-Jamal, this network has transferred tens […]
The Dynamic Terrorism Landscape and What It Means for America
On Feb. 2, Bill Roggio testified before the House Committee on Homeland Security at a hearing titled, “The Dynamic Terrorism Landscape and What It Means for America.” His testimony focused on the state of Al Qaeda, the Islamic State, the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban, state sponsors of terrorism such as Iran and Pakistan, and the growing threat of global jihadism.
Houthis Renew Attack on Abu Dhabi With Ballistic Missiles
Abu Dhabi came under renewed ballistic missile attack by the Houthis Monday morning in response to its role in the Saudi-led conflict in Yemen.
Houthis launch aerial attack against UAE capital Abu Dhabi
Houthi spokesperson announced the Iran-backed group conducted a high profile strike against sites in the UAE on Monday.
AQAP congratulates JNIM for attacks on French soldiers
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has sent a message of support to its fellow al Qaeda branch for recently killing five French soldiers.
U.S. to designate Yemen’s Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization
Additionally, the U.S. State Department will also designate three of the Houthis’ top leaders as global terrorists.
Generation Jihad Ep. 9 – The Drone Wars
Hosts Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn discuss the history of America’s drone campaign against al-Qaeda and ISIS.
Analysis: The Islamic State’s ideological campaign against al-Qaeda
In late April, the Islamic State’s Yemen “province” released a video attacking al-Qaeda’s ideological credentials. The video is the latest piece of propaganda in the Islamic State’s campaign against its jihadist rival.
Generation Jihad Ep. 7 – Jihad in the Time of Coronavirus
Daveed Gartenstein-Ross joins hosts Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn to discuss how jihadists are adapting to the coronavirus pandemic.
Houthis allege capture of Al Qaeda base in northern Yemen
Houthis report to have captured an al Qaeda base in one of its historical strongholds in the country. No independent verification of this event, however, has yet been reported.
Al Qaeda-affiliated media shop promotes worldwide operations
Thabat, an al-Qaeda-affiliated media outfit, has released a series of infographics that are intended to highlight the group’s global reach and resiliency. The images trumpet a large number of purported attacks in Afghanistan, as well as America’s withdrawal from the country.
Generation Jihad: Ep. 3 – AQAP Names A New Emir
Hosts Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn profile Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula’s (AQAP) new emir, Khalid Batarfi.
Houthi leader proposes prisoner exchange of Hamas members detained in Saudi Arabia
The Houthi leader offered to release a captured Saudi pilot in exchange for the freedom of the detained Hamas members.
Houthis report capture of province bordering Saudi Arabia
The capture of large parts of al Jawf allows the Houthis to focus on neighboring Ma’rib, where the internationally recognized Hadi government contests for power in the north.
Houthis increase use of suicide drone boats in recent weeks
Not only have the Houthis utilized this tactic more in recent weeks, but the insurgency has also exported the drones to the Arabian Sea.
Saudi-led coalition in Yemen reports killing Lebanese Hezbollah operatives near Sana’a
Over the last two weeks, the Saudi-led coalition and its allies have reported killing several members of Lebanese Hezbollah and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps in Yemen.
Houthis kill over 100 Yemeni soldiers in missile, drone attack on base
The strike is one of the deadliest attacks in the conflict since 2014.
U.S. kills Iran’s Qods Force commander and Iraq’s deputy PMF leader in strike in Baghdad
Qods Force commander Qassem Soliemani and Popular Mobilization Forces deputy Abu Mahdi al Muhandis were terror and insurgency masterminds who were revered in Iran, Iraq, Syria, and beyond for their support of the Iranian-backed Shia militias and terrorist groups that have destabilized several countries in the Middle East.
Al Qaeda’s general command praises recent Shabaab attacks
Two statements, which were released by al Qaeda’s general command and al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, were addressed to Shabaab yesterday in a coordinated messaging campaign.
Houthis claim major operation inside Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s Houthis claim that the operation is the largest in nearly four years of conflict with Saudi Arabia and its allies.
Saudi oil facilities set ablaze by Houthi drone strikes
The confirmed drone strike campaign so far from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen represents another worrying development in the region.
String of attacks in Saudi Arabia claimed by Houthis
Since Aug. 24, Yemen’s Houthi insurgents have claimed a series of attacks inside Saudi territory.