- — Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: April 21–April 27, 2025
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at 4/28/25 1:54pmIsrael continued operations in Lebanon between April 21 and April 27, 2025. These activities included targeted killings and the destruction of a Hezbollah precision-guided munitions storage facility in Beirut’s southern suburbs. The post Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: April 21–April 27, 2025 appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.- — Pro-Iranian Iraqi politicians, militia leaders object to Syrian president visiting Iraq
- at 4/28/25 10:26amPro-Iranian militia leaders and politicians in Iraq have objected to a possible visit by Syria’s new transitional President Ahmad al Sharaa. The latest statements, including accusations the Syrian leader committed crimes in Iraq in the early 2000s, came after Sharaa met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al Sudani in Doha, Qatar, on April 17. The post Pro-Iranian Iraqi politicians, militia leaders object to Syrian president visiting Iraq appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Houthis conduct retaliatory strikes, issue threats, sanctions, and boycotts against US and Israel
- at 4/25/25 12:38pmThe Houthis have responded to the large-scale operation conducted by US forces with largely unsuccessful attacks against the US Navy and Israel. The group has also issued sanctions against American companies and ordered a boycott of US and Israeli products. The post Houthis conduct retaliatory strikes, issue threats, sanctions, and boycotts against US and Israel appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Muslim Brotherhood branch in Egypt threatens Jordanian state
- at 4/24/25 2:34pmThe “Change Movement” in Egypt called for supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan to resist the Jordanian state after authorities banned the group on April 23. The post Muslim Brotherhood branch in Egypt threatens Jordanian state appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Lashkar-e Taiba front group claims responsibility for deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, India
- at 4/24/25 10:37amThe “Resistance Front" claimed credit for the April 22 attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people. The group is a front for Lashkar-e-Taiba, the Al Qaeda-allied and Pakistani military- and government-supported terror organization that is entrenched inside Pakistan. The post Lashkar-e Taiba front group claims responsibility for deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, India appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Major Shiite parties to run separately in Iraq’s November election amid disagreements
- at 4/23/25 1:01pmThe Coordination Framework, Iraq’s ruling bloc of Shiite political parties, has announced that its members will run on separate lists in Iraq’s November 2025 election and reform the alliance following the vote. Elements of the bloc have disagreed strongly over key issues since the current government’s formation in 2022. The post Major Shiite parties to run separately in Iraq’s November election amid disagreements appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Syria detains two members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad
- at 4/22/25 4:05pmSecurity forces of the new Syrian transitional government in Damascus detained two Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) members, according to various media reports. The two arrested PIJ members are Khaled Khaled, who is in charge of the group’s operations in Syria, and Yasser al Zafari, who is described as heading PIJ’s organizational committee. Saraya al Quds, the military wing of PIJ, called for the men to be released. The post Syria detains two members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Afghan national pleads guilty over Islamic State-inspired terror plot in US
- at 4/22/25 10:49amAbdullah Haji Zada, an 18-year-old legal permanent resident living in Oklahoma, pled guilty to conspiring to receive firearms intended for an election-day terrorist attack on behalf of the Islamic State. Six other individuals have been detained for their connection to the Islamic State since Zada’s arrest, underscoring a persistent threat to the US. The post Afghan national pleads guilty over Islamic State-inspired terror plot in US appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Hamas reportedly unable to pay fighters amid Israeli campaign against finances
- at 4/22/25 9:50amIsrael’s efforts against Hamas have included severing the Islamist organization’s funding lifelines in addition to sustained military pressure. A recent report indicates that Hezbollah is showing financial strain. The post Hamas reportedly unable to pay fighters amid Israeli campaign against finances appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Iran displays missiles and drones at Baghdad military expo
- at 4/22/25 8:11amAn Iranian delegation led by the regime’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics attended the 13th International Defense Exhibition (IQDEX) in Baghdad on April 20, showcasing Iran’s latest drones, missiles, and anti-air defense systems. The attendance reflects a pattern of Iran positioning itself as a regional arms exporter and military patron. The post Iran displays missiles and drones at Baghdad military expo appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: April 14–April 20, 2025
- at 4/21/25 12:27pmIsrael continued operations in Lebanon between April 14 and April 20, 2025. This week witnessed an uptick in Israeli strikes against Hezbollah, including several assassinations of the group's operatives and commanders. The post Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: April 14–April 20, 2025 appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — IDF suffers first casualties since start of new Gaza offensive
- at 4/21/25 6:01amOne IDF soldier was killed and three soldiers wounded in northern Gaza, the IDF said on April 19. Israeli forces in northern and southern Gaza continue to dismantle terrorist infrastructure, and Hamas rejected an Israeli proposal for a hostage deal and demanded an end to the war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would not “surrender” to Hamas as part of a new hostage deal. The post IDF suffers first casualties since start of new Gaza offensive appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Israel kills Hezbollah Unit 4400 deputy commander amid allegations of continued smuggling
- at 4/21/25 4:14amIsrael killed Hezbollah Unit 4400’s new deputy commander, Hussain Ali Nasr. The Israel Defense Forces alleged that Iran and Unit 4400 continue to oversee weapons smuggling to Hezbollah, including through Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport. The post Israel kills Hezbollah Unit 4400 deputy commander amid allegations of continued smuggling appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Analysis: Qassem’s speech on Lebanon’s national defense strategy indicates Hezbollah will remain armed
- at 4/20/25 11:15amHezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem delivered his first speech thoroughly addressing Hezbollah’s vision for a national defense strategy. He said the group was ready for a dialogue, which remained premature, but would refuse to disarm even after a strategy is set. The post Analysis: Qassem’s speech on Lebanon’s national defense strategy indicates Hezbollah will remain armed appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Analysis: A decade of Saudi-Iranian relations: from rivalry to re-engagement
- at 4/19/25 7:06amFrom 2015 to 2025, Tehran-Riyadh ties shifted from confrontation to cautious engagement. Prince Khalid bin Salman's visit to Tehran marks a historic step in de-escalation amid rising regional tensions. Riyadh appears intent on avoiding entanglement in a broader conflict between Iran and the West. The post Analysis: A decade of Saudi-Iranian relations: from rivalry to re-engagement appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Generation Jihad | Trump’s Iran Gambit
- at 4/18/25 5:30pmBill, Behnam, and Janatan dive into the high-stakes complexities of U.S.-Iran relations, unpacking President Trump’s dual-track approach of military readiness and diplomatic outreach to the Islamic Republic. They discuss Iran’s internal reactions to U.S. policy shifts, Saudi Arabia’s cautious recalibration toward Tehran, and intensifying military pressure on the Houthis. The post Generation Jihad | Trumps Iran Gambit appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Yemeni forces planning ground offensive against the Houthis
- at 4/18/25 10:40amReports are emerging across Yemeni and global media of an impending ground offensive against the Houthis by a conglomeration of anti-Houthi forces. These potential plans center on the west coast of Yemen, an economic center for the terrorist group. The post Yemeni forces planning ground offensive against the Houthis appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Pro-Iranian Iraqi network releases documents on Ahmad al Sharaa’s identity
- at 4/18/25 9:09amSabereen News, a media outlet affiliated with Iran-backed militias in Iraq, released an exposé on Syrian interim President Ahmad al Sharaa that includes documents revealing his identity during his time as a prisoner in US and Iraqi custody. The post Pro-Iranian Iraqi network releases documents on Ahmad al Sharaa’s identity appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — American troops train Syrian Free Army at Tanf Garrison as US weighs next moves in Syria
- at 4/16/25 4:56pmUS troops stationed at Tanf Garrison in southern Syria continue to train and support the Syrian Free Army (SFA). As reports emerge that US forces could redeploy from parts of Syria while the Syrian government expands its control, the future of the Tanf Garrison is unclear. The US-backed SFA works with the new Syrian authorities and conducts de-mining and other security operations. The post American troops train Syrian Free Army at Tanf Garrison as US weighs next moves in Syria appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Generation Jihad | No balance, much struggle: Power in the Middle East
- at 4/15/25 9:27pmBill, David, and Ahmad deep dive into the volatile politics of the Middle East, from Jelani’s controversial role in Syria to sectarian tensions in Iraq and Hezbollah under pressure, the balance of power across the region is fragile. The post Generation Jihad | No balance, much struggle: Power in the Middle East appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
- — Jordan foils Muslim Brotherhood terrorist plot
- at 4/15/25 2:11pmOn April 15, the Jordanian General Intelligence Directorate (GID) announced that it “foiled plans aimed at targeting national security, sowing chaos, and sabotage within Jordan.” The GID detained 16 suspects, stating it had monitored the activity since 2021. The post Jordan foils Muslim Brotherhood terrorist plot appeared first on FDDs Long War Journal.
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