Trump Says He Hopes US Not Going to War With Iran

by Reuters and Algemeiner Staff US President Donald Trump awaits the arrival of Swiss Federal President Ueli Maurer at the White House in Washington, DC, May 16, 2019. Photo: Reuters / Carlos Barria. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he hoped the United States was not heading to war with Iran as he prepared to meet with […]

UK raises alert level in Iraq after US warnings about Iran

2019-05-16     .td_uid_6_5cdd729296810_rand.td-a-rec-img{text-align:left}.td_uid_6_5cdd729296810_rand.td-a-rec-img img{margin:0 auto 0 0} Great Britain also issued security alert for its personnel in Iraq. The threat leveal was raised for UK troops and diplomats in Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia as well. Earlier this week the US State Department ordered the departure of “non-emergency government employees” from Baghdad and Erbil after US Central Command spokesman Bill Urban […]

IRANIAN FIREWALL SET FOR US CYBERATTACK – PAYBACK FOR TEHRAN’S STRIKES ON GULF OIL

The successful testing of a firewall for protecting Iran’s “industrial facilities” against cyberattack was suddenly revealed by Iran’s Telecommunications Minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi on Thursday, May 16. This post on the minister’s Instagram page indicated that his government is bracing for an American cyberattack in response for Tehran’s strikes against Gulf oil infrastructure this […]

Iran, North Korea and the lessons of 2007

When North Korea got off scot-free in 2007, it became even more dangerous. Now is a perfect time to teach two countries – Iran and North Korea – a different lesson. Yaakov Katz May 16, 2019 23:33  On May 4, North Korea tested a new ballistic missile. It was a demonstration of strength. Not only […]

Danny Danon’s Bible speech goes viral

Danon presented the “four pillars” that link Jews to Israel and read a Bible chapter in Hebrew while wearing a kippah (skullcap). Nitzan Keidar, 16/05/19 The UN Security Council convened a few weeks ago for a periodic discussion on the Middle East, during which Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, delivered a speech detailing […]

Opinion Gulf States Are Sabotaging Trump’s Campaign Against Iran – and Their Own Security

Recent attacks on shipping, blamed on Iran, expose the fragility of Gulf states’ security and economies. But their in-fighting could derail U.S. strategy on Iran – and fuel insecurity across the Mideast Mary Beth Long and Sigurd Neubauer  May 15, 2019 5:50 PM   2comments    Zen Subscribe now   150share on facebook   Tweet send via email reddit stumbleupon U.S. President Donald Trump leaves […]

Iran Removes Caps on Uranium Enrichment, Heavy Water Production

CHARLES BYBELEZER 05/16/2019 At the directive of Iran’s National Security Council, the country has lifted caps on its production of enriched uranium and heavy water, the building blocks for parallel routes to the development of nuclear weapons. The announcement comes days after Tehran said it would “diminish” its commitment to the 2015 multilateral nuclear deal, […]

Hezbollah could use maritime border as excuse to go to war with Israel

Opinion: Iran-backed Lebanese terror group might justify a military conflict with Israel – all in the name of serving Iranian interests – by claiming large gas reserves worth billions of dollars are being exploited by Israelis in Lebanese waters Giora EilandThe growing tension between the United States and Iran in recent days might result in […]

U.S. trying to mediate Israeli-Lebanese maritime dispute to avoid war

Acting US Assistant Secretary of State David Satterfield in Tel Aviv after a visit to Beirut Anna Ahronheim May 16, 2019 13:09 An Israeli naval vessel sails in the Mediterranean sea near the border with Lebanon, as Mount Carmel and the Israeli city of Haifa are seen in the background December 16, 2013. (photo credit: […]

Saudi Arabia blames Iran for ordering pipeline attack as coalition strikes Sanaa

The strikes follow seven Houthi drone strikes on the Kingdom’s oil infrastructure Warplanes struck the rebel-held Yemeni capital two days after the insurgents claimed drone strikes that shut a key oil pipeline in neighbouring Saudi Arabia. AFP Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel Al Jubeir directly blamed Iran for Houthi drone attacks on the kingdom’s oil […]

ADVANCING THROUGH ADVERSITY

2 Corinthians 12:7-10(KJV)7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in …

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Wondrous Love

John 17:20“I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who believe in Me through their word.” _____________________________________________________________In the very opening of this verse one feels inexpressibly delighted to hear of the wondrous love that our Savior has toward us, His people. He promises here that He will intercede for every one of us before His Father’s throne and not only us, but also those who will in the future believe; those who are yet uncalled, unconverted, and unregenerated. When we consider this, His exceeding grace and affection, it is more than we can comprehend.I marvel at the humility …

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Iran says US sanctions ‘unacceptable’ as crisis mounts

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister on Thursday slammed mounting U.S. sanctions imposed on Tehran by the Trump administration as “unacceptable,” even as he insisted that his country is committed to an international nuclear deal that has steadily unraveled amid rising tensions in the Mideast. Recent days have seen allegations of sabotage […]