On the ship that downed a military drone, one small mistake could cause a war with Iran
Onboard, the USS Boxer (CNN)With short incendiary shrieks Harrier jump jets race across the USS Boxer’s deck and are soon gray dots in the sky. Seahawk and Super Stallion helicopters leap and land like gigantic insects, feeding on the mother … Read More
Iran Declares War on the US’s Covert Influence in Iraq
When US officials visited Baghdad and met with the Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi, they had two requests: first, to close all commerce and financial exchanges with Iran to strangle the Iranian economy and bring it to its knees. … Read More
Iran: Ballistic missile program not up for negotiation
Iran denies Pompeo’s assertion that it is willing to negotiate over its ballistic missile program. Iranian ballistic missile – Reuters Iran denied on Tuesday that it was willing to negotiate over its ballistic missile program after Secretary of State Mike … Read More
Iran warns EU to avoid escalation over breach of uranium enrichment cap
Iranian technicians work at the Isfahan Uranium Conversion Facilities (UCF), 420 kms south of Tehran, 03 February 2007. [AFP PHOTO/BEHROUZ MEHRI / Getty] Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has warned European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal to avoid escalations in … Read More
Iran to announce it is increasing nuclear enrichment to 5% Sunday
Tehran claims an increase for ‘peaceful’ purposes, accuses the US and Europe of breaking nuke deal commitment, but more likely to further ratchet up tensions. A view of the heavy-water production plant in the central Iranian town of Arak, August … Read More
BREAKING: Iran threatens to seize British ships after Royal Marines capture oil tanker
IRAN has threatened to seize British ships in response to the Royal Marines boarding a supertanker which was transporting illegal oil past Gibraltar. Iranian military commanders warned it will be their “duty” to respond in kind following the dramatic swoop yesterday on … Read More
Russian Military Intervenes After Deadly Clashes Between Syrian & Turkish Armies
Via AlMasdarNews.com The Russian military quickly intervened to prevent a deadly confrontation between the Syrian and Turkish forces on Saturday. The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) first opened fire on the militant-held Sheir Magher area after the Turkish-backed rebels fired several … Read More
Yemen war gaining wider regional dimension
The recurring attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthis on civilian targets in the heart of Saudi Arabia is an ominous sign that Iran is determined to give the Yemeni war a wider regional dimension that will encompass neighbouring Saudi Arabia and, … Read More
Iranian official: There won’t be war with the US
Ali Shamkhani, senior Iranian official, says ‘no reason for war’ with US, demands reduction of Iran’s obligations under nuclear deal. Ali Shamkhani, secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council – Reuters A senior Iranian official on Wednesday promised that … Read More