Month: March 2020
Twenty-four hours in Iraq: How the US built its case for airstrikes
“Let me be clear: The U.S. will not tolerate attacks against our people, our interests or our allies,” Defense Secretary Mark Esper told reporters at the Pentagon on Thursday. SETH J. FRANTZMAN MARCH 13, 2020 06:18 “Let me be clear: The U.S. will not tolerate attacks against our people, our interests or our allies,” Defense […]
Top adviser to Iran’s supreme leader infected with coronavirus
10:44 March 13, 2020 A top adviser to Iran’s utmost authority Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been infected with the new coronavirus, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Thursday. “Ali Akbar Velayati, who also is the head of Tehran’s Masih Daneshvari hospital, had contacts with many coronavirus patients in past few weeks. He […]
Russia slams Israel over recent attacks in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – The Russian Foreign Ministry’s Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova denounced the arbitrary Israeli airstrikes in Syria, claiming that they are contributing to heightening tensions in the region. “Israel’s continued unilateral aerial bombardment of Syrian territory is a violation of the sovereignty of the neighboring Arab countries and a cause for concern,” Zakharova […]
Iranian general killed in US air strike targeting Hezbollah headquarters in Iraq
Friday 3/3/13 04:38 AM Abu Dhabi time An Iraqi Ministry of Defense official said on Friday that General Siamand Mashhadani, a leader of the Iranian Quds Force, was killed Thursday night in a US air raid in Iraq. The official confirmed, in statements to Al-Ain News, that the raid that killed Siamand was in the […]
Despite fears and stigma, most recover from coronavirus illness
Despite fears and stigma, most recover from coronavirus illness At least 60,000 people have recovered from COVID-19, with most reporting only mild symptoms no worse than a cold or flu By Carla K. Johnson and Victoria Milko Today, 4:10 am SEATTLE, Washington (AP) — Amid all the fears, quarantines and stockpiling of food, it has […]
Turkey downplays Holocaust in migrant crises with Greece
Turkey insulted the memory of the Holocaust this week in comments directed against Greece. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN MARCH 13, 2020 06:38 Turkey insulted the memory of the Holocaust this week in comments directed against Greece. Turkey has sent thousands of refugees to the border with Greece after preventing refugees for years from fleeing Turkey. […]
US strikes five Iranian-backed weapons storage facilities after attack on US soldiers in Iraq
US strikes five Iranian-backed weapons storage facilities after attack on US soldiers in Iraq “The United States will not tolerate attacks against our people, our interests, or our allies,” said U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper. (March 12, 2020 / JNS) The United States launched on late Thursday strikes on five weapon storage […]
US wages retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed militia after deadly attack
The United States is carrying out retaliatory strikes in Iraq against Iran-backed militia in response to a rocket attack on Wednesday that killed two U.S. troops and a British service member. PHIL STEWART IDREES ALI/REUTERS MARCH 13, 2020 01:47 The United States is carrying out retaliatory strikes in Iraq against Iran-backed militias in response to […]
Bennett: Establish emergency govt. led by Netanyahu now
Defense Minister: Coronavirus does not care about political opinions. Unity now – arguments later. Arutz Sheva Staff, 12/03/20 Naftali Bennett Kobi Richter/TPS Defense Minister Naftali Bennett called on Blue and White chairman MK Benny Gantz to join a national emergency government led by Prime Minister Netanyahu in response to the coronavirus outbreak. “Citizens of Israel, […]
How Long Will The Oil Price War Actually Last?
How Long Will The Oil Price War Actually Last? By David Messler – Mar 12, 2020, 5:00 PM CDT Join Our Community The last few weeks have been humbling for those of us who make prognostications about the direction the oil markets may take. Especially so for the bulls, folks who think for whatever reason, […]
Netanyahu to Gantz: Supporters of terrorism will not be part of the government
PM invites Gantz to meeting with the goal of forming a national emergency government. Elad Benari, 13/03/20 Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu spoke on Thursday night with Blue and White chairman MK Benny Gantz. Netanyahu invited Gantz to an immediate meeting with the goal of immediately establishing a national emergency government, and stressed that “in light […]
US, coalition forces launch strikes targeting Iran-backed militias after deadly rocket attack, official says
Jennifer GriffinLucas Tomlinson | Fox News Video US launches airstrikes in response to rocket attack that killed 2 American service members Head of U.S. forces in the Middle East says an Iranian-backed militia likely launched the attack that wounded an additional dozen coalition troops; national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports from the Pentagon. The U.S. […]