‘Zionists’ Writing White House Speeches on Iran ‘Word for Word,’ Rouhani Alleges

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has launched another conspiracy-theory laden attack on US policy toward his country, claiming that the Trump administration’s rhetorical barbs against the Islamic Republic were “written by Zionists word for word.” In a speech on Tuesday night in the Iranian province of West Azerbaijan, Rouhani — a key supporter of the 2015 nuclear […]

Iran: Planning to Kidnap and Kill More Americans

by Majid Rafizadeh May 23, 2019 at 4:00 am https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/14254/iran-kidnap-kill-americans A leading Republican lawmaker, Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), also the ranking Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has pointed out that recent intelligence obtained about Iran’s threat was extremely detailed. These are simply preemptive measures that any rational state would take in the face […]

Media: Russia has disrupted Israel’s radars

Media: Russia has disrupted Israel’s radars  Thursday, May 23, 2019 3:00:13 PM     The Russian news site Avia.pro claims that Russia’s “Krasukha” electronic warfare systems have disrupted the Israel Defense Force’s radars. The site presents arguments to support its theory: the regular flights by Israeli reconnaissance aircraft in the Golan Heights region, and at least […]

Israel’s revolutionary defense industry

The ‘Magazine’ sits down with the CFO of Israel’s largest defense company to discuss its IMI acquisition and how Israel is a leading player in the world defense market. Seth J. Frantzman May 23, 2019 07:12 Elbit Systems is Israel’s largest defense company and frequently ranks among the most important in the world. In 2018, […]

Tensions Are Rising with Iran, Yet No One Wants War

Washington faces a hurdle in keeping up the pressure on Tehran and keeping Iran guessing about the White House’s intentions. Seth J. Frantzman As Washington ramped up threats to retaliated against Iran for any attacks on U.S. forces this month, Tehran scrambled to respond. Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) chief Hossein Salami twice assured the […]

Trump doubts U.S. needs to send more troops to Middle East

By Phil Stewart and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON, May 23 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Thursday he did not think additional U.S. troops are needed in the Middle East to counter Iran, casting doubt on a Pentagon plan to bolster forces in the region. “I don’t think we’re going to need them. I really […]

Iran vows it will not surrender even if it is bombed, transfers S-300 to protect nuclear reactor

BY BTNEWS · PUBLISHED MAY 23, 2019 · UPDATED MAY 23, 2019 Iran vows it will not surrender even if it is bombed, transfers S-300 to protect nuclear reactor Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday that Tehran will not surrender to US pressure and will not give up on its goals even if it is bombed, stepping up the war […]

Netanyahu aims to form coalition of 60 without Liberman

Liberman: Likud forming ultra-Orthodox coalition without me. By Gil Hoffman May 23, 2019 23:15   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited the parties expected to join his coalition to an emergency meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday night, but Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman refused to come. The Likud reacted by bashing Liberman, and […]

Libya’s National Oil Corp Calls on Haftar Forces to Free Oil Union Head – Report

Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC) has called on the forces loyal to Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar to release Head of the oil workers’ labour union, Saad Dinar, who was abducted by an armed group near the eastern city of Benghazi last month., Reuters reported Thursday. “NOC rejects all forms of violence, […]

Netanyahu aims to form coalition of 60 without Liberman

Liberman: Likud forming ultra-Orthodox coalition without me. By Gil Hoffman May 23, 2019 23:15   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited the parties expected to join his coalition to an emergency meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday night, but Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman refused to come. The Likud reacted by bashing Liberman, and […]

Netanyahu asks for international help as huge fires force evacuation of 3,500

Italy, Greece, Cyprus and Croatia answer call; Public security warns Friday could be much worse amid searing heatwave; officials ready to vacate thousands more By JACOB MAGID and TOI STAFFToday, 8:29 pm  9 1,815shares Firefighters battle a blaze near Kibbutz Harel in central Israel, May 23, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed the Foreign Ministry to reach […]

Iran threatens, should we be concerned?

The Iranian regime continues to threaten and clash with the American administration, but the effects are felt in the Middle East. Israel News Talk Radio, 23/05/19 Rod Reuven Dovid Bryant and Jerry Gordon bring back Dr. Stephen Bryen, former Reagan era Pentagon official, military technology expert and Asia Times columnist to address Iran’s capabilities in […]

DOZENS OF COMMUNITIES SEVERELY DAMAGED IN MASSIVE HEAT-WAVE INDUCED FIRES

The heat wave has caused several fires throughout the country, with one soldier being treated for injuries after helping extinguish a blaze in Kibbutz Karmiya. BY ZACHARY KEYSER, MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN, SETH J. FRANTZMAN  MAY 23, 2019 22:42     Beit Hagai fire `Quite Skeptical` About U.S.-China Deal in Short Term: PIIE This is a modal window. This modal […]