More troops and photos: America’s message to Tehran

Jerusalem Post Middle East More troops and photos: America’s message to Tehran The photos and the request for troops are a message to Tehran and the region that the US is serious about defending its interests and proving Tehran’s involvement. By Seth J. Frantzman June 18, 2019 21:00   2 minute read. Iran says it […]

Turkey unveils new stealth-fighter concept as the US prepares to kick its ally out of the F-35 program

  Turkey unveiled a full-scale mock-up of a new indigenous stealth-fighter concept on Monday at the 2019 Paris Air Show. The unveiling of the new TF-X, which is expected to be Turkey’s first homegrown fifth-generation fighter, comes as the US prepares to kick its ally out of the F-35 program in response to the country’s […]

Netanyahu: Israel tightening relations with the Arab and Islamic world

PM addresses Israel’s standing in the Islamic world and efforts against a nuclear Iran; Netanyahu: Arab countries increasingly understand that Israel is not their enemy; Trump’s “Deal of the Century” to debut in Bahrain next week.  Prime Minister Netanyahu attended a ceremony commemorating Israel’s prime ministers and presidents in Jerusalem on Monday where he addressed Israel’s […]

Trump says U.S. is very prepared with regard to Iran

Published:  06.18.19  President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States is very prepared with regard to Iran, as tensions ramp up after attacks on several oil tankers and Tehran’s announcement it would step up uranium enrichment.   On Monday, the United States announced it would deploy about 1,000 more troops to the Middle […]

Germany says there is ‘strong evidence’ Iran behind tanker attacks

Chancellor Angela Merkel has said there is “strong evidence” Iran carried out attacks on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman. She also warned Iran of consequences if it violated the 2015 international nuclear deal. Watch video 00:27 German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday there is “strong evidence” Iran was behind the twin tanker attacks near […]

Kuwait emir to visit Iraq amid tensions over oil tankers attack

By REUTERS June 18, 2019 13:05   DUBAI – Kuwait’s ruler will visit Iraq on Wednesday, state news agency KUNA reported, saying the trip comes amid unprecedented regional tensions after attacks on tankers in the Gulf. Sheik Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah’s visit will discuss bi-lateral relations and “comes amid unprecedented tensions and developments witnessed by the […]

Kuwait emir to visit Iraq amid tensions over oil tankers attack

By REUTERS June 18, 2019 13:05   DUBAI – Kuwait’s ruler will visit Iraq on Wednesday, state news agency KUNA reported, saying the trip comes amid unprecedented regional tensions after attacks on tankers in the Gulf. Sheik Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah’s visit will discuss bi-lateral relations and “comes amid unprecedented tensions and developments witnessed by the […]

Moscow tells U.S. to drop Middle East troop plans or risk war with Iran

REUTERS June 18, 2019 12:09 MOSCOW – Russia told the United States on Tuesday that it should drop what it called provocative plans to deploy more troops to the Middle East or risk war with Iran.   The comments, from Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov to Russian news agencies, followed an announcement from Acting US […]

Kremlin: Putin and Trump may meet before G20 Summit

 Monday, June 17, 2019 5:00:23 PM   In an interview with a program “Moscow. Kremlin. Putin” on Russia 1 TV channel the Press Secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov said that a full-format meeting between Vladimir Putin and the US President Donald Trump might take place a day before the G20 Summit in Osaka. Peskov […]

US Preparing to Send Additional Troops to Middle East Amid Iranian ‘Threat’ – Report

The Pentagon has recently stepped up its forces in the Middle East. The US deployments in the region include an aircraft carrier strike group, Patriot missiles, B-52 bombers, and F-15 fighters, according to the US Defence Department. The United States is preparing to send additional forces to the Middle East in response to mounting concerns […]

Report: Rockets fired at U.S. military base in Iraq

The rocket fire comes amid tensions between the US and Iran and as Islamic State continues to threaten Iraq months after its defeat in Syria. By Seth J. Frantzman June 18, 2019 00:47   1 minute read. Rockets were fired at Camp Taji, where US soldiers are based in Iraq, according to numerous reports on […]

Egypt’s ousted president Morsi dies in court during trial

The Muslim Brotherhood accused the government of “assassinating” Morsi through years of poor prison conditions during which he was often kept in solitary confinement. By Samy Magdy, AP and World Israel News Staff Egypt’s former president, Mohammed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood leader who rose to office in the country’s first free elections in 2012 and […]

White House confirms Israeli officials not invited to Bahrain workshop

After weeks of uncertainty, American official says US wants ‘focus to be on the economic aspect, not the political’ By ERIC CORTELLESSA Today, 9:57 pm     White House adviser Jared Kushner in Washington on Aug. 29, 2018. (AP /Jacquelyn Martin) WASHINGTON — The White House confirmed on Monday that Israeli officials and ministers will not participate […]

Is Saudi visit to eastern Syria prelude to greater U.S., Saudi role?

The US said it would leave Syria in December 2018, reversing what had seemed like policy commitment to Syria. Seth J. Frantzman June 17, 2019 17:47 U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo shakes hands with his Saudi counterpart Adel al-Jubeir during a news conference, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia April 29, 2018.. (photo credit: FAISAL AL […]