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[l] at 4/3/25 1:39pm
Iran has reportedly ordered its military personnel to leave Yemen amidst the growing US bombing campaign. The move reflects a broader pattern of the Islamic Republic recalibrating its regional strategy in response to the Trump administration's moves to curtail Tehran’s influence in the Middle East and threats to potentially strike Iran’s nuclear sites. The post Iranian personnel leave Yemen as US strikes intensify appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.

[Category: Long War Journal, houthis, Iran, Iraq, IRGC, IRGC-QF, Yemen]

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[l] at 4/3/25 12:54pm
Turkish plans to establish a presence and air defenses on Syrian soil would hinder Israel’s operational freedom, a situation Israel is unlikely to accept in the post-October 7 Middle East. The post Turkey reportedly plans to take control of airbases in Syria appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.

[Category: Long War Journal, IDF, russia, Syria, Turkey]

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[l] at 4/3/25 10:46am
In a rare show of dissent, some Palestinians have protested Hamas’s rule in the Gaza Strip despite the dangers of publicly criticizing the terrorist group. While the demonstrations and other signs of dissent are notable, it’s unclear if they will mark a significant change in the territory’s political situation. The post Palestinians protest against Hamas and the war in Gaza appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.

[Category: Long War Journal, Gaza, Hamas, Israel Hamas]

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[l] at 4/3/25 10:22am
The Houthis detained at least 75 civilians over concerns that they are providing support to the ongoing US airstrike campaign in Yemen. The Houthis regularly conduct arbitrary detentions, but the total marks a rapid increase since the onset of US strikes. The post Houthi kidnappings of civilians increase amidst US airstrikes appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.

[Category: Long War Journal, centcom, houthis, United Nations, Yemen]

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[l] at 4/3/25 8:56am
On April 2, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was shifting gears in Gaza and taking over more areas. “We are also doing something else: We are seizing the Morag Corridor. This will be […] an additional Philadelphi Corridor," Netanyahu said. The Morag Corridor separates Khan Younis from Rafah in southern Gaza. The IDF also called on Gazans to evacuate Rafah in south Gaza and Shejaiya in northern Gaza. The post Israel takes over new area dubbed ‘Morag Corridor’ in Gaza appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.

[Category: Long War Journal, Gaza, Hamas, IDF, Israel, Israel Hamas]

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[l] at 4/2/25 2:29pm
With the return of former American Ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalizad to negotiations in Afghanistan and the Trump administration’s decision to remove Sirajuddin Haqqani's bounty, the Trump administration may be continuing its previous policy of engagement with the Taliban. The post Analysis: US removal of Sirajuddin Haqqani’s $10 million bounty signals engagement with the Taliban appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.

[Category: Long War Journal, Afghanistan, Haqqani Network, Sirajuddin Haqqani, Taliban]

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[l] at 4/2/25 9:57am
Iraqi political and militia leaders are reportedly responding to pressure from the US to disband Iran-backed militias in Iraq. However, the progress of government efforts and the ultimate status of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), primarily supported by Iran, remain uncertain. The post Iraq wrestles with US pressure over Iran-backed militias appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.

[Category: Long War Journal, Iraq, PMF, Popular Mobilization Forces, US-Iraq]

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[l] at 4/1/25 3:00pm
The Israel Defense Forces conducted an airstrike in the Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut, the second in two weeks and since the November 27 ceasefire, that killed Hezbollah commander Hassan Badeer, his son (another Hezbollah member), and two others. Israel said Badeer was helping Hamas plan an imminent attack against Israeli civilians. The post Israeli airstrike in Beirut kills Hezbollah commander, operative appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.

[Category: Long War Journal, Hamas, IDF, Israel Hamas, Israel Hezbollah, Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, lebanon]

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[l] at 4/1/25 2:11pm
The Sudanese Armed Forces announced the recapture of Khartoum from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after nearly two years of civil war. The RSF is now on the defensive after losing access to key supply lines, and the US-designated militia is seeking to consolidate control of other areas in an effort to regroup. The post Sudanese Armed Forces retake Khartoum from Rapid Support Forces appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.

[Category: Long War Journal, Rapid Support Forces, Sudan, Sudanese Armed Forces]

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[l] at 3/31/25 4:36pm
Israeli operations in Lebanon continued on a near-daily basis last week. On Friday, Israel struck in Dahiyeh, Beirut for the first time since the November 27 ceasefire, destroying a Hezbollah drone storage facility. Lebanese officials made equivocal statements on reining in Hezbollah. The post Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: March 24–March 31 appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.

[Category: Long War Journal, hezbollah, IDF, Israel, Israel Hezbollah, Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, lebanon]

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[l] at 3/31/25 3:02pm
Pro-Iranian militias from Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) took part in Quds Day events in Iraq. The events on March 28, part of an annual worldwide campaign backed by Iran to encourage protests against Israel, appeared to have a relatively low turnout and happened amid continuing controversy in Baghdad over parliamentary attempts to rein in or streamline the PMU. The post Pro-Iran militias parade for ‘Quds Day’ in Iraq appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.

[Category: Long War Journal, Axis of Resistance, Iran, Iraq PMU, Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units]

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[l] at 3/30/25 6:43pm
By the end of March 2025, the Trump administration already launched at least 16 air and drone strikes inside Somalia. In comparison, the Biden administration only launched 10 strikes in 2024. The post Trump admin ups the tempo of airstrikes against jihadist groups in Somalia appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.

[Category: Long War Journal, AFRICOM, Islamic State Somalia, Shabaab, Somalia]

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[l] at 3/27/25 6:11pm
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out strikes targeting more than 100 pickup trucks used by terrorist groups in Gaza. The IDF continued to extend operations in northern Gaza’s Beit Hanoun and Tel al Sultan in southern Gaza. Elements of four IDF divisions are now active in the new operation, which began on March 18. The post Israel strikes Hamas vehicles, political leaders in Gaza appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.

[Category: Long War Journal, Gaza, Hamas, IDF, Israel]

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[l] at 3/27/25 1:17pm
Reports that Turkey is attempting to restructure the Syrian army have yet to be verified, but several developments and reported plans highlight Turkey's growing military support for the new Syrian state. The post Turkey increasing military assistance to Syria appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.

[Category: Long War Journal, HTS, Turkey]

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[l] at 3/27/25 9:40am
In the almost two weeks since the US began its large-scale operation against the Houthis, airstrikes have rocked Houthi-controlled northern Yemen. While the Yemeni terrorist group is trying to control information released about the damage, various sources have identified key governorates and important infrastructure hit by US strikes. The post Key targets hit by ongoing US airstrikes against the Houthis appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.

[Category: Long War Journal, centcom, houthis, Yemen]

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[l] at 3/25/25 7:44pm
Israel conducted a series of operations in Lebanon between March 18 and March 23, targeting Hezbollah personnel and assets. On Saturday, in response to rocket fire from Lebanon, Israel launched its most expansive series of attacks in Lebanon since the November 27 ceasefire went into effect. The post Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: March 18–March 23 appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.

[Category: Long War Journal, hezbollah, IDF, Israel, Israel Hezbollah, Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire]

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[l] at 3/25/25 1:18pm
The Israel Defense Forces carried out an airstrike in southern Syria on March 25, stating it acted after gunmen fired on Israeli forces operating in the area. Syrian state media claimed that four civilians were killed. It is the latest clash in Syria as Israel continues to try to demilitarize the southern part of the country, an effort that has included airstrikes and ground operations in recent weeks. The post Israel strikes gunmen in southern Syria; Damascus says civilians killed appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.

[Category: Long War Journal, IDF, Israel, Israel Syria]

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[l] at 3/25/25 12:04pm
Amid rising tensions with the US, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has increased its military presence in the Persian Gulf. Over recent months, Iran has intensified exercises on islands located along a vital maritime corridor for global energy transit. Over one-fifth of the world's oil passes through the Persian Gulf, making it a key geopolitical hotspot. The post Iran strengthens its military in the Persian Gulf appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.

[Category: Long War Journal, Iran, IRGC, IRGC Navy, Persian Gulf]

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[l] at 3/24/25 9:10am
Open-source information indicates that media figure Dr. Fadel Naim, widely quoted by prominent international news outlets on casualties and the impacts of the war in Gaza, has close familial ties to Hamas, including being the brother of longtime Hamas leader Basem Naim. The post Gaza doctor widely quoted by major media outlets has deep Hamas ties appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.

[Category: Long War Journal, Basem Naim, Fadel Naim, Gaza, Hamas, Israel, Israel Hamas]

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[l] at 3/23/25 3:40pm
Dr. Racha Alawieh, a Brown University physician in the US on a visa, was denied re-entry into the country after returning from Lebanon. A central question is whether Alawieh's entry was blocked for her exercising First Amendment rights or whether her family’s close links to Hezbollah jeopardized her visa. If the latter justification survives judicial review, the precedent may give US authorities a tool to disrupt Hezbollah’s influence and illicit finance operations in the United States. The post Analysis: A deported Brown University professor’s Hezbollah ties appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.

[Category: Long War Journal, hezbollah, lebanon, Racha Alawieh]

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[l] at 3/21/25 3:45pm
On the heels of its withdrawal from most of Russia’s Kursk region, Ukraine launched a cross-border incursion into neighboring Belgorod Oblast. The operation appears to be more limited in scale and objectives than Kyiv’s August 2024 Kursk offensive. The post Ukraine’s Belgorod incursion makes limited gains appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.

[Category: Long War Journal, Belgorod Oblast, russia, Russia vs Ukraine, ukraine]

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