Zarif: No one has the illusion it can confront Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister dismisses the possibility of war despite escalating confrontation with the United States. Ben Ariel, 19/05/19 Iran’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, on Saturday dismissed the possibility of war erupting in the Middle East despite an escalating confrontation with the United States, Reuters reports. “There will be no war because neither do we […]

Saudi Arabia Calls for Emergency Summits after Attacks

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman plans to hold two emergency summit meetings in Mecca at the end of the month to discuss recent attacks against the kingdom and its ally, the United Arab Emirates. One summit will be for leaders of countries belonging to the Gulf Cooperation Council, the other for members of the broader Arab […]

Turkey keeps talking about building an S-500 system with Russia

Turkey has mentioned the mysterious S-500 system before. Seth J. Frantzman May 19, 2019 12:02 RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin meets with Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.. (photo credit: REUTERS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey had finalized it’s S-400 deal with Russia and would not turn back from acquiring the advanced system. In […]

“And he requested for himself that he might die.” 1 Kings 19:4

“And he requested for himself that he might die.”1 Kings 19:4It was a remarkable thing that the man who was never to die, for whom God had ordained an infinitely better lot, the man who should be carried to heaven in a chariot of fire, and be translated, that he should not see death–should thus pray, “Let me die, I am no better than my fathers.” We have here a memorable proof that God does not always answer prayer in kind, though he always does in effect. He gave Elias something better than that which he asked for, and thus …

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Standing on a Firm Foundation

ISAIAH 52:77 How lovely on the mountains Are the feet of him who brings good news, Who announces peace And brings good news of happiness, Who announces salvation, And says to Zion, Your God reigns!” ROMANS 10:1515 How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF THOSE WHO BRING GOOD NEWS OF GOOD THINGS!” When was the last time you had a Bible study on the topic of feet? In all likelihood, you haven’t ever had such a lesson. In fact, you might even be squeamish at the thought of …

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Erdogan Tells of Two Missile Defense Deals With Russia

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday that the purchase of S-400 defense systems from Russia was a done deal, adding that Ankara would also jointly produce S-500 defense systems with Moscow. U.S. officials have called Turkey’s planned purchase of the S-400 missile defense system “deeply problematic,” saying it would risk Ankara’s partnership in the joint […]

IRGC Chief: Middle East A Potential Field of Fire for US

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The growing aversion to the US across Muslim countries and the strong anti-American and anti-Israeli sentiments among the younger generation have turned the Middle East region into a tinderbox for the US, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said. May, 19, 2019 – 12:30 – Politics news – Addressing a […]

U.S. sanctions are limiting Iran’s ability to fund Hezbollah – report

Speaking to several Hezbollah officials, The Washington Post revealed how the Lebanese terrorist group has been forced to make cuts. Rossella Tercatin May 19, 2019 10:25 Iran’s sponsorship of Hezbollah includes $800 million in annual financial support, the supply of 130,000 rockets and missiles. (photo credit: REUTERS) The latest wave of US sanctions has significantly […]

Al-Jazeera video questions Holocaust, claims ‘Zionists benefit’

Network takes down AJ+ Arabic content after Friday video questioned number of Jews killed in the Holocaust and claimed Jewish organizations seek to manipulate suffering to gain attention. Seth J. Frantzman May 19, 2019 10:47 Al Jazeera posted a video on Friday that questioned the “truth” of the Holocaust and asserted that “the Zionist movement […]