…believed the victims are being held within or near terrorist encampments, making direct military action extraordinarily risky. This dilemma has become a familiar feature of modern counter-terrorism operations worldwide. When hostages are embedded within armed groups, commanders face difficult choices. Aggressive assaul…

…this week. Both Tehran and Washington have expressed dissatisfaction with Israel's military actions in Lebanon, arguing that the agreement required hostilities to cease across all fronts. Iran has repeatedly warned that Israeli military operations in Lebanon would be viewed as a breach of the deal, even though Israel w…

…stated. The latest operations highlight the growing effectiveness of intelligence-led military actions in the North-West, where security forces have intensified offensives against terrorist and bandit networks threatening rural communities and major transportation routes. The military has assured residents of Sokoto an…

…11-17 and has a margin of error of 2.8). More than half, 53%, of respondents said U.S. military action against Iran has gone too far, a six-point decrease from March, shortly after the U.S. launched attacks against Iran on Feb. 28. The survey was taken as Iran and the U.S. reached a tentative agreement to end the war,…