Russia, Turkey launch new gas line, vow Mideast security

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, 2nd right and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, 2nd left, along with Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic, right and Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Boyko Borisov left, symbolically open a valve during a ceremony in Istanbul for the inauguration of the TurkStream pipeline, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis) OAN Newsroom UPDATED 3:38 […]

US Amb Friedman: Jerusalem, the Golan – and now Judea & Samaria

US Amb Friedman: Jerusalem, the Golan – and now Judea & Samaria Amb. Friedman explains US’ considerations when deciding to recognize Jerusalem, Golan, Judea, & Samaria. All are within the lines of law.   Arutz Sheva Staff, 08/01/20 13:58   David Friedman at the Kohelet Forum conference Olivia Fitusi, Forum Kohelet US Ambassador to Israel […]

Iraqi Shiite cleric Sadr says crisis over, tells militias to stand down

Influential Iraqi Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr said on Wednesday the crisis Iraq was experiencing is over following de-escalation rhetoric from both Iran and the U.S. and called on militia groups not to carry out attacks. A new strong Iraqi government able to protect the nation’s sovereignty and independence should be formed in the next 15 […]

Netanyahu and Trump discuss ‘critical bilateral and regional issues’

White House says Trump and Netanyahu spoke and discussed critical issues, a day after Iran attacked US targets in Iraq. Elad Benari, 09/01/20 US President Donald Trump spoke on Wednesday with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, the White House said in a statement. Little details were provided about the conversation, with the statement only saying, “The […]

Israel Reveals Breakthrough in Laser-Based Aerial Defense System

January 8, 2020 1:52 pm 0 Israel Reveals Breakthrough in Laser-Based Aerial Defense System ‘ by Benjamin Kerstein An Iron Dome battery fires an interceptor missile as rockets are launched from Gaza toward Israel near the southern city of Sderot, Aug. 9, 2018. Photo: Reuters / Amir Cohen. Israel’s Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday that […]

Trump, NATO chief discuss situation in Middle East – White House

WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump discussed the situation in the Middle East with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday and “emphasized the value of NATO increasing its role in preventing conflict and preserving peace in the Middle East,” the White House said. A summary of the call from NATO said Trump asked Stoltenberg to […]

Trump vows immediate new sanctions on already heavily sanctioned Iran

Observers say that even though little in Iran is left to be sanctioned, US could boost existing penalties or demand reimposition of UN measures lifted in nuke deal By Matthew Lee Today, 11:02 p m WASHINGTON (AP) — US President Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration will immediately impose new economic sanctions on Iran in […]

Earthquake hits near Iran nuclear plant, injuring 7

No reports of damage to Bushehr facility following 4.5 magnitude quake in area, the second temblor in 2 weeks By AFP 8 January 2020, 3:46 pm TEHRAN, Iran — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake on Wednesday rattled an area less than 50 kilometers (30 miles) from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant near the country’s Gulf coast, […]

Drone superpower? Iran’s arsenal of unmanned aerial vehicles should not be underestimated, expert warns

close   Video Fox News Flash top headlines for Jan. 8 Fox News Flash top headlines for Jan. 8 are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com The recent flare-up between the U.S. and Iran has thrust Tehran’s military capabilities into the spotlight. While tensions appear to be de-escalating in the region, experts have been […]

Kicking all US troops out of Middle East will be Iran’s ‘final answer’ to Soleimani’s assassination – Rouhani

Expelling the US military from Iraq and the surrounding region will be Iran’s ultimate goal, in retaliation against the killing of a commander Qassem Soleimani, President Hassan Rouhani has said. Soleimani fought a heroic anti-terror campaign against Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) and Al Qaeda, Rouhani tweeted on Wednesday, adding that European nations “would be […]

Iraqi PM received word from Iran about missile attack

REUTERS JANUARY 8, 2020 12:29 Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi received a verbal message from Iran in which it told him its response to the U.S. killing of its top general was either imminent or under way, his spokesman said in a statement. Tehran told Abdul Mahdi it would only target locations where U.S. […]

Iran weighing options before deciding to strike US again

Source tells MEE that without American casualties the strikes on US bases will not be enough to satisfy Iranian public anger Peter Oborne Published date: 8 January 2020 09:01 UTC | Last update: 59 min ago Iran has launched its first response to the assassination of its most senior general and acclaimed national hero Qassem […]

Netanyahu: I won’t let settlements be uprooted in any diplomatic plan

The prime minister added that “anyone who tries to attack us will suffer the most overwhelming blow… We stand firm in front of our soul seekers.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saidI will not uproot any Jewish settlement in any future agreement Speaking Wednesday at the Kohelet Policy Forum conference in Jerusalem, he said how he […]

Netanyahu: The Hague will not deter us from building in the West Bank

The PM was speaking Wednesday at the Kohelet Policy Forum conference in Jerusalem. JERUSALEM POST STAFF JANUARY 8, 2020 11:23 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that “anyone who tries to attack us will suffer the most overwhelming blow. “We stand firm in front of our soul seekers,” he continued. The PM was speaking Wednesday at […]