- — Iran threatens Europe as France, Germany, and UK weigh snapback options
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at 7/14/25 4:00pmAs France, Germany, and the UK weigh triggering snapback sanctions, Tehran has escalated its threats against Europe both rhetorically and operationally. Mohammad Javad Larijani, a senior advisor to the Supreme Leader, warned that Europeans “can no longer move about comfortably,” pointing to Iran’s growing drone capabilities as a tool of deterrence. From supplying Russia with drones for use in Ukraine to cultivating organized crime networks across Europe, the Islamic Republic is leveraging multiple pressure points to dissuade the E3 from restoring UN sanctions under Resolution 2231. The post Iran threatens Europe as France, Germany, and UK weigh snapback options appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.- — Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: July 7–13, 2025
- at 7/14/25 1:05pmIsrael continued military operations in Lebanon between July 7 and July 13, 2025. These activities included targeted killings of terrorist personnel, including a smuggler for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and a senior Hamas operative. The post Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: July 7–13, 2025 appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Generation Jihad | Loose ceasefires sink ships
- at 7/12/25 8:10pmThe Houthis are back at it—sinking ships, killing civilians, and holding crews hostage in the Red Sea. Bill is joined by his FDD colleagues Bridget Toomey and Bradley Bowman to unpack the details and discuss why Iran-backed proxies keep getting away with it—including how the U.S. “ceasefire” deal may have emboldened them. Also: Where’s Europe? And why does everyone seem more afraid of offending Tehran than protecting global shipping and freedom of navigation? The post Generation Jihad | Loose ceasefires sink ships appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Generation Jihad | Does helping Ukraine help us?
- at 7/12/25 5:45pmDoes arming Ukraine come at the expense of our military readiness—or is it an investment in it? Bill asks his FDD colleague and military expert Bradley Bowman to set the record straight on what it really takes for the US to defeat its enemies in the long war — and why deterring China, Russia, and Iran simultaneously is essential for American national security. From munitions math and Pentagon priorities to strained stockpiles, weapons we’re sending, and weapons we’re not making fast enough, Brad covers the bases to illustrate why helping our democratic partners do damage to our enemies now is an investment in saving American lives later. The post Generation Jihad | Does helping Ukraine help us? appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Kurdish government blames Iranian-backed PMF for drone attacks targeting Iraqi Kurdistan
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at 7/12/25 8:07amOn July 5, northern Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan Regional Government blamed the Iraqi federal government’s Iranian-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) for drone attacks impacting Iraqi Kurdistan. An Iraqi official rejected the accusations. Since June 30, there have been numerous drone attacks targeting the autonomous Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq. The PMF and Iran have been behind attacks in the area over the past several years, including targeting US forces and Iranian dissident groups. The post Kurdish government blames Iranian-backed PMF for drone attacks targeting Iraqi Kurdistan appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal. - — Taliban denounces International Criminal Court warrant for emir, chief justice
- at 7/10/25 2:46pmAfter the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Taliban Emir Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada and Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani for human rights abuses, the Taliban rejected the legitimacy of the court and described the action as an attack against Islam. Akhundzada and Haqqani have served in the Taliban’s harsh judicial system for four decades and are significantly responsible for the group’s extreme policies. The post Taliban denounces International Criminal Court warrant for emir, chief justice appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Terrorists attempt to abduct IDF soldier in Gaza
- at 7/10/25 2:30pmFor the first time in the war, the Israeli military acknowledged that Hamas attempted to abduct an Israeli soldier. The incident follows Hamas speculating that “additional prisoners will fall into our hands” in a statement two days before the attack. The post Terrorists attempt to abduct IDF soldier in Gaza appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — 5 IDF soldiers killed in northern Gaza ambush
- at 7/9/25 11:50amFive IDF soldiers were killed and 12 were wounded in an ambush in Gaza on July 7. The soldiers were part of two units operating in Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza, attempting to clear this area near the Israeli border. An IDF spokesperson said that the town is “a fortified target that currently contains dozens more terrorists and numerous underground tunnels that must be dismantled.” The battle took place as Israel and Hamas continue ceasefire talks. The post 5 IDF soldiers killed in northern Gaza ambush appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Analysis: Turkey still wants to join BRICS while pretending to be a NATO ally
- at 7/9/25 7:39amTurkey's attempt to join BRICS, a bloc that seeks to undermine the foundations of the Western world order, is only one of many transgressions against the interests of its ostensible allies in NATO, the US, and Europe. The post Analysis: Turkey still wants to join BRICS while pretending to be a NATO ally appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Generation Jihad | From war crimes to White House visits?
- at 7/8/25 4:50pmBill is joined by (most of) the Generation Jihad crew to unpack a few headlines like: Hamas is murdering aid workers, the US is delisting a former Al Qaeda franchise, and the Houthis are back to bombing ships. They discuss how we got here and why terrorists around the region have every reason to feel emboldened. The post Generation Jihad | From war crimes to White House visits? appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: June 30–July 6, 2025
- at 7/8/25 4:04pmIsrael continued its operations in Lebanon between June 30 and July 6, 2025. These operations included targeted killings of Hezbollah operatives, including a smuggler for the IRGC, and a wide-scale attack on Hezbollah assets. The post Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: June 30–July 6, 2025 appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Israeli forces raid Iran-backed cell in Syria for second time
- at 7/8/25 11:30amThe Israel Defense Forces (IDF) apprehended members of a cell in Syria who were working on behalf of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force, the IDF said on July 7. It was the second operation in two weeks in which the IDF targeted suspects linked to Iran’s IRGC-QF in southern Syria. Israeli units of the 210th Division continue to carry out operations in Syria, including on Mount Hermon and along the Golan border. The post Israeli forces raid Iran-backed cell in Syria for second time appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Houthis resume deadly Red Sea shipping attacks
- at 7/8/25 9:35amThe Houthis resumed targeting Red Sea shipping with two attacks on commercial vessels that killed three crew members and injured two more. The Yemeni terrorist group had not targeted commercial shipping in over half a year. The post Houthis resume deadly Red Sea shipping attacks appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Generation Jihad | A word with the last Afghan general
- at 7/6/25 9:15pmNearly four years after Kabul fell, the Taliban remain entrenched—and the resistance is fragmented, under-resourced, and increasingly demoralized. General Hibatullah Alizai, the last Chief of General Staff of the Afghan army, joins Bill Roggio and Will Selber to discuss the anti-Taliban fight, internal Taliban rifts, and why the US and its allies risk repeating their worst mistakes. The post Generation Jihad | A word with the last Afghan general appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — 2 Americans wounded in attack on Gaza aid site
- at 7/6/25 10:00amTwo terrorists attacked a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) aid site in Khan Younis on July 5, wounding two American veterans who work for the non-profit. The attack follows threats by Hamas and its affiliates against the GHF due to its links to Israel and the United States. The post 2 Americans wounded in attack on Gaza aid site appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Hamas gives opposition militia leader 10 days to surrender
- at 7/3/25 7:11amHamas’s Revolutionary Court issued an order for the leader of the Popular Forces militia, Yasser Abu Shabab, to turn himself in. Shabab leads a Gaza militia that opposes Hamas’s rule and has received support from Israel. The post Hamas gives opposition militia leader 10 days to surrender appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Israel Defense Forces raid Iran-linked terror cell in Syria
- at 7/2/25 1:12pmThe Israel Defense Forces (IDF) apprehended suspects in Syria who are part of “a terrorist cell operated by Iran,” the Israeli military said on July 2, one of several recent raids it has conducted along the border to detain suspects. IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited the Golan on July 1 and met with Israeli officers. “We must maintain a high level of alertness and keep our eyes open at all times,” he said. The post Israel Defense Forces raid Iran-linked terror cell in Syria appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Trump announces sanctions relief for Syria
- at 7/2/25 11:52amOn June 30, US President Donald Trump announced the revocation of numerous sanctions on Syria, as he had promised Syrian President Ahmad al Sharaa to do in their May meeting that took place in Riyadh. The post Trump announces sanctions relief for Syria appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: June 23–29, 2025
- at 7/2/25 10:52amIsrael continued operations in Lebanon between June 23 and June 29, 2025, including targeted killings of Hezbollah operatives and a wide-scale attack on Hezbollah assets in the Ali Taher Ridge. The post Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: June 23–29, 2025 appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Generation Jihad | From al Qaeda to the Abraham Accords?
- at 7/1/25 3:46pmFrom Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria to whispers of folding Damascus into the Abraham Accords, Syria’s new leader, Ahmad al Sharaa—an ex–al Qaeda commander—now finds himself near the center of America's diplomatic efforts in the region. Can a former jihadi become a US-backed peace partner? Are we seriously having this conversation again? Yes, and joining Bill to have it are his FDD colleagues David Daoud and Ahmad Sharawi. The post Generation Jihad | From al Qaeda to the Abraham Accords? appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Treasury targets Houthi oil revenue, building on US sanctions against the group
- at 7/1/25 1:47pmIn late June, the US Treasury Department sanctioned the largest group of Houthi-connected entities, individuals, and vessels so far. The action targets oil importations and sales, which are a key revenue source for the Yemeni terrorist group. It is the latest move to limit the Houthis’ finances since the Trump administration re-designated them as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) on March 4. The post Treasury targets Houthi oil revenue, building on US sanctions against the group appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
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