How Will the Iranians Respond?

Members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard march during a parade in Tehran in 2011. (Stringer/Reuters) The Soleimani killing breaks the myth of Iran’s power. The targeted killing of Iranian Quds Force general Qasem Soleimani and a leading Iraqi militia leader has challenged the view that Iran is an all-powerful country that can strike terror throughout […]

US to pay heavy price for assassinating Gen. Soleimani: Iran’s President

Tasnim – The US is responsibe for all consequences of assassination of the IRGC Quds Force commander in Iraq, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said, warning Washington that it will have to pay a heavy price for the martyrdom of General Qassem Soleimani. In a meeting with Foreign Minister of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim […]

Kenya military base used by US, Kenyan troops attacked by al-Shabab; 4 attackers reported killed

NAIROBI, Kenya  — The al-Shabab extremist group attacked a military base used by U.S. and Kenyan troops in coastal Kenya early Sunday, with U.S. aircraft and vehicles destroyed, Kenyan authorities said. Kenya’s military said the pre-dawn breach was repulsed and at least four attackers were killed. A plume of black smoke rose above the base […]

Israeli commentator: Journalist Ehud Yaari slams left-wing response to Soleimani killing

Israeli commentator: Journalist Ehud Yaari slams left-wing response to Soleimani killing Israeli commentator says assassinated Iranian General was the biggest threat to Israel since 1948, comparable to architect of the Holocaust.   Gary Willig, 05/01/20 09:11   Qassem Soleimani (left), head of the IRGC Quds Force Reuters רכבו השרוף של קאסם סולימאני     Journalist […]

Somali terrorist group destroyed U.S. spy aircraft in an attack on military base in Kenya

Al Shabab, the Somali terrorist group, on Sunday attacked a military base in Kenya that is used by both American and Kenyan forces, according to U.S. Africa Command. “U.S. Africa Command acknowledges there was an attack at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya and is monitoring the situation,” said a spokesperson for U.S. Africa Command in a […]

Immunity and the Bibi boom

The gall would be startling if it didn’t illustrate so perfectly the atmosphere in which prime minister has been forced to function while handling affairs of state. RUTHIE BLUM JANUARY 3, 2020 09:04 Prime Minister Benjamin (“Bibi”) Netanyahu’s announcement on Wednesday night that he was submitting a request to the Knesset to grant him immunity […]

Pelosi and Schumer brought on Iran’s attack on US GIs

The Democrats’ hoped for ‘impeachment paralysis’ emboldened America’s enemies. The result? A US contractor paid the supreme price, US GIs and diplomats in Iraq were endangered. Mark Langfan, 04/01/20 21:16 | updated: 20:35 Mark Langfan The writer is Chairman of Americans for a Safe Israel (AFSI) and specializes in security issues, has created an original […]

With hours’ notice, US fast-response force flies to Mideast

Total of 3,500 American soldiers to ship to region this week; paratroopers, families caught off guard by New Year’s Eve deployment order; UK sends warships to Strait of Hormuz By AP and TOI staff Today, 1:44 am   Hundreds of US soldiers deployed Saturday from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Kuwait to serve as reinforcements […]

Trump: If Iran attacks, we will attack 52 Iranian targets

US President responds to Iranian threats of revenge and states his plans if Iran decides to act Arutz Sheva Staff, 05/01/20 00:55 U.S. President Donald Trump responded to the threats coming from Iran regarding revenge for the killing of Qassem Soleimani. “Iran is talking very boldly about targeting certain USA assets,” Trump tweeted, “as revenge […]

Iran: Our forces await the command to avenge Qassem Soleimani’s death

Iranian forces are watching US bases and ships, waiting for command to strike, Revoluationary Guards commander says. Dalit Halevi, 04/01/20 23:25 רכבו השרוף של קאסם סולימאני     Ali Fadwai, a commander of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), said his forces are waiting for the order to avenge the death of IRGC leader […]

Pompeo, Netanyahu discuss Iran’s ‘malign influence’ after Soleimani strike

PM and US secretary of state talk by phone for third time this week, with the latter hailing ‘Israel’s steadfast support in defeating terrorism’ By TOI staff Today, 11:27 pm   US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke Saturday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following the American airstrike on top Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani. […]

Iran general steps out of Soleimani’s shadow to lead proxies

Esmail Ghaani, who 5 years ago admitted to supplying Gaza militants with missiles, is now in charge of the Quds Force that will oversee whatever revenge Iran intends to seek against U.S. Associated Press Published: 01.04.20 , 22:34 A new Iranian general has stepped out of the shadows to lead the country’s expeditionary Quds Force, […]

Turkey’s Libya operation targeting gas reserves – Deutsche Welle

There is much more on the table for Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is taking on another expensive military deployment in war-torn Libya, such as the pursuit of economic interests and gas reserves, German broadcaster Deutsche Welle said on Saturday. The agreement that Erdoğan signed with Libya’s UN-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) in […]

First Videos, Photos of Attacks on Baghdad’s Green Zone, Balad Base Emerge Online

BREAKING The attacks on US facilities in Iraq began Saturday, the same day that mourners gathered to pay their last respects to Iranian Revolutionary Guard Quds Force Commander Qasem Soleimani, who was killed in a US drone strike on Friday. The first unconfirmed footage and photos from the scene of the rocket attacks on the […]