- — Iran’s war against regional states: UAE bore the brunt, Iraqi Kurdistan still under fire
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at 4/18/26 4:45pmThe ceasefire between the US and Iran has largely held since April 8, and large-scale Iranian barrages targeting predominantly Arab states have ended. However, some attacks, particularly against Iraqi Kurdistan, have continued. The post Iran’s war against regional states: UAE bore the brunt, Iraqi Kurdistan still under fire appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.- — Iran-linked group Ashab al Yamin surges attacks in European cities, claims 15 since March
- at 4/18/26 11:51amThe Iran-linked front organization Ashab al Yamin claimed eight attacks on what it describes as “American and Zionist interests” in European countries in April. The most recent statements by the group took responsibility for targeting multiple locations in London, including the Israeli embassy. The post Iran-linked group Ashab al Yamin surges attacks in European cities, claims 15 since March appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Analysis: The road to the latest Lebanon ceasefire
- at 4/17/26 11:12amIran has consistently sought to link its ceasefire with the United States to a concurrent cessation of hostilities in Lebanon. Tehran’s goal is to save Hezbollah, regardless of its stated aim of sparing Lebanon additional suffering. Iran, therefore, pressed the matter again as Hezbollah was on the cusp of losing the critical town of Bint Jbeil. A ceasefire in Lebanon went into effect on April 16. The post Analysis: The road to the latest Lebanon ceasefire appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Hamas rejects disarmament clause of Gaza peace plan, IDF reports 14 ceasefire violations April 8–16
- at 4/16/26 3:05pmKinetic events and military actions continue in Gaza, including 14 violations of the fragile ceasefire by Palestinian terrorists, according to the Israeli military. The Israel Defense Forces has documented an uptick in planned attacks against Israeli soldiers in the enclave. The post Hamas rejects disarmament clause of Gaza peace plan, IDF reports 14 ceasefire violations April 8–16 appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Syrian president meets Syrian Democratic Forces leader to discuss next phase of integration
- at 4/16/26 2:22pmOn April 16, Syrian President Ahmad al Sharaa met with Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander Mazloum Abdi in Damascus to discuss advancing the integration of the SDF into state institutions, following a January agreement. The talks come amid shifting control in eastern Syria, including government moves to secure key bases and border crossings after a US withdrawal. The post Syrian president meets Syrian Democratic Forces leader to discuss next phase of integration appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Generation Jihad | Battle for the Strait
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at 4/15/26 7:49amFDD Senior Fellow Edmund Fitton-Brown joins Bill Roggio to assess the current state of the Iran War. From the dual blockade in the Strait of Hormuz to the failed peace negotiations, they consider: Why did Pakistan step up as mediator? Can Tehran stretch the Houthis for even more leverage in the Red Sea? Has the war pushed the Gulf States closer together? The post Generation Jihad | Battle for the Strait appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal. - — Iraq focuses on political appointees, economic challenges amid Iran ceasefire
- at 4/14/26 10:26amBaghdad is shifting toward political stabilization and economic challenges during the fragile post-conflict phase that follows more than a month of US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian-backed militia attacks in Iraq. After hundreds of militia attacks, including strikes on US and Kurdish targets, Iraq is moving forward with long-delayed political appointments, including choosing a new president. The post Iraq focuses on political appointees, economic challenges amid Iran ceasefire appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Iraqi fundraising drives linked to militias channel support to Iran and Hezbollah
- at 4/11/26 10:29amEfforts described by Iran-backed Iraqi militias as humanitarian campaigns increasingly show signs of serving as a parallel financial pipeline that also fuels Iran’s current war effort and regional proxy network. Across Iraq, groups aligned with Tehran are mobilizing donation drives framed as a religious obligation and in wartime solidarity. The post Iraqi fundraising drives linked to militias channel support to Iran and Hezbollah appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — A breakdown of Israel’s heavy bombardment of Beirut on April 8
- at 4/11/26 7:56amOn April 8, Israel launched its most intense aerial blitz in Lebanon since the war with Hezbollah restarted. The strikes were particularly deadly in Beirut, where the Israeli military struck targets both in the suburb of Dahiyeh and, in a rare occurrence, the heart of the Lebanese capital. Israel alleges that Hezbollah operatives had moved northward out of the group’s Dahiyeh nerve center into the city. The post A breakdown of Israel’s heavy bombardment of Beirut on April 8 appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Analysis: How to assess America’s 40 days of war against Iran
- at 4/10/26 11:51amUS and Israeli forces conducted an impressive campaign that significantly degraded Iran’s primary elements of military power. The operation did not, however, destroy these capabilities outright or eliminate Iran’s ability to project meaningful power outside of its borders. The post Analysis: How to assess America’s 40 days of war against Iran appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Syria focuses on diplomacy amid Iran war
- at 4/10/26 6:55amSyria has sought to position itself as a diplomatic actor amid the regional conflict with Iran, maintaining relative stability while several neighboring states faced significant missile and drone attacks. Damascus has intensified high-level engagements with Turkey, the United States, and Ukraine, highlighting efforts to rebuild international ties following the fall of the Bashar al Assad regime. The post Syria focuses on diplomacy amid Iran war appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Generation Jihad | Ceasefire or Long Game
- at 4/10/26 6:06amFDD Senior Fellow David Daoud and Bill Roggio examine the recent and fragile ceasefire in the ongoing Iran war. Will the fighting in southern Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah break the peace, and has the Iranian resistance movement missed a golden opportunity? The post Generation Jihad | Ceasefire or Long Game appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Despite ceasefire, Iran and its militias continue attacking regional states (April 2–8 updates)
- at 4/8/26 6:33pmIran and its allied militias launched numerous drones and missiles against regional countries between April 2 and April 8, continuing attacks after a ceasefire between Iran and the United States was announced yesterday. Across this period, the attacks remained concentrated on the Gulf, Jordan, Iraq, and Iraqi Kurdistan, with repeated mass-interception events in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. The post Despite ceasefire, Iran and its militias continue attacking regional states (April 2–8 updates) appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — US, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire in exchange for reopening of Strait of Hormuz
- at 4/8/26 10:57amThere are conflicting conditions demanded by the US and Iran for lasting peace, and Israeli and Iranian strikes continued after the ceasefire announcement. However, a cessation of hostilities and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping appear to be agreed-upon items. Iranian leaders touted the ceasefire as a victory, while US officials said the objectives of destroying Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities were achieved. The post US, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire in exchange for reopening of Strait of Hormuz appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Generation Jihad | Risky Raid Behind Enemy Lines
- at 4/8/26 7:11amBill Roggio and FDD Senior Analyst Cameron McMillan unravel the complex rescue of two US airmen shot down over Iran, including the strategic coordination and risks involved with the operation, plus the current state of the Iranian ballistic missile program and Tehran’s strategic adaptability amidst the dynamic conditions of this war. The post Generation Jihad | Risky Raid Behind Enemy Lines appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Gunmen fire at police outside of Israeli consulate in Istanbul
- at 4/7/26 5:55pmThree attackers opened fire on police officers outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Turkey earlier today. Turkish police killed one shooter and captured two others. The affiliation of the attackers is currently unknown, but the incident comes almost a week after the Islamic State called for attacks on Jews during the Passover holiday. The post Gunmen fire at police outside of Israeli consulate in Istanbul appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Iranian ballistic missile cluster munitions strike dozens of sites in Israeli cities
- at 4/7/26 8:30amIran’s increasing use of cluster munitions in ballistic missile attacks since late February has intensified damage across Israel, with dozens of impact sites reported in major cities in the first week of April. Four people were killed in Haifa in a missile attack on April 6. Meanwhile, Israel is escalating strikes on Iranian infrastructure targets and boosting production of Arrow interceptors as part of its multi-layered air defense. The post Iranian ballistic missile cluster munitions strike dozens of sites in Israeli cities appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal as US-Israeli operations escalate, regime suffers high-profile casualties
- at 4/6/26 6:27pmUS and Israeli operations inside Iran escalated over the past week. Actions included strikes on Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps missile and air defense sites, eliminations of senior military and intelligence officials, the recovery of a US F-15E crew downed over Iran, and attacks on Iranian infrastructure, ranging from petrochemical facilities to major industrial plants. The post Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal as US-Israeli operations escalate, regime suffers high-profile casualties appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — IDF: Palestinian terrorists violate Gaza ceasefire 22 times since start of Iran war
- at 4/6/26 9:07amWhile the US-Israeli war with Iran has taken center stage, Israel’s Gaza front remained active, despite the US-brokered ceasefire that took effect on October 10 of last year. The Israeli military has documented 22 ceasefire violations by Hamas and other Palestinian terrorist groups since the war with Iran began on February 28. The post IDF: Palestinian terrorists violate Gaza ceasefire 22 times since start of Iran war appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Analysis: Israeli goals in Lebanon war shift from imminently disarming Hezbollah to reestablishing South Lebanon Security Zone
- at 4/3/26 4:49pmThe renewed conflict in Lebanon has settled into a static pattern, despite remaining intense. Israel has narrowed its immediate war aims, while Lebanon remains unable to restrain Hezbollah, which remains defiant. This dynamic of impasse has led the international community to effectively tolerate the situation in Lebanon. The post Analysis: Israeli goals in Lebanon war shift from imminently disarming Hezbollah to reestablishing South Lebanon Security Zone appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Iran downs US fighter jet, 1 crew member recovered, rescue operation ongoing for second
- at 4/3/26 2:31pmA pilot of an F-15E Strike Eagle reportedly shot down over Iran was rescued on April 3, while the second crew member remains missing. The downing of an F-15E is the first American fighter jet to be shot down by Iran since major combat operations began in Iran on February 28. The post Iran downs US fighter jet, 1 crew member recovered, rescue operation ongoing for second appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
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