Massive explosion at Iraqi base linked to Iranian-backed militias

Iraq’s Security Media Cell was quick to tamp down on rumors about the explosion. SETH J. FRANTZMAN JULY 26, 2020 20:51 An Iraqi military base that has a large ammunition dump exploded on Sunday. The same base was the scene of a mysterious explosion last year that pro-Iranian militias in Iraq blamed on Israel. Explosions […]

Hook: Lifting Arms Embargo On Iran Will Intensify Conflicts In Syria And Elsewhere

Brian Hook, U.S. Special Representative for Iran, attends an interview with Reuters at the U.S. Embassy in Paris, June 27, 2019 The United States Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook says conflicts in Syria and elsewhere will escalate if the United Nations arms embargo on Iran is lifted. Meanwhile, Hook added that the Islamic Republic […]

75–Anti-God Violence

Before the Flood the Bible says that “the earth was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.” This is given. But what is the view today of man’s violence? Violence has always been a part of the human condition because of our sin nature (Romans 3:23). Modern families are exposed to even […]

Netanyahu to Iran: IDF ‘Prepared to Respond to Any Threat’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks as he chairs the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, March 8, 2020. Photo: Oded Balilty/Pool via Reuters/File Photo. JNS.org – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conveyed a harsh warning on Sunday to Iran and its Lebanon-based proxy Hezbollah. Speaking at the weekly cabinet meeting, Netanyahu said: “Lebanon and Syria bear […]

Hezbollah attack on Israel ‘imminent,’ report says

The IDF is preparing for an attack on the Israel-Lebanon border in the coming days. By Lauren Marcus, World Israel News The IDF is readying for an “imminent” Hezbollah attack on the Israel-Lebanon border, likely to occur in the coming days, according to a report by Israel Hayom on Sunday. The motive behind the expected […]

Gulf dispute has gone on too long, U.S. envoy says on visit

DUBAI (Reuters) – U.S. Special Envoy Brian Hook said on Sunday a deep rift among Gulf Arab states had gone on for too long and he urged them to rebuild trust and unity. Gulf states Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and non-Gulf state Egypt cut ties with Qatar in mid-2017 over accusations it […]

At the naval parade in St. Petersburg, Putin promises to strengthen Russian Navy with hypersonic weapons

At the naval parade in St. Petersburg, Putin promises to strengthen Russian Navy with hypersonic weapons  Sunday, July 26, 2020 10:00:00 AM       On July 26, a naval parade was held in St. Petersburg to commemorate the Russian Navy Day. The event was attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who said that the Russian navy […]

Why did a Four Star General land in Israel during a pandemic?

US Army General and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley’s visit comes amid a rise in tensions between Israel, the US, and the Islamic Republic. By ANNA AHRONHEIM JULY 26, 2020 16:35 US Gen. Mark Milley visits Israel in July 2020 (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT) Advertisement It’s not every day […]

Netanyahu says Israel won’t tolerate any attack from Syria, Lebanon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Syria and Lebanon will bear responsibility for any attack against Israel emanating from its territory. Speaking at the weekly cabinet meeting, he says Israel “won’t allow Iran to entrench militarily on our northern border. “Lebanon and Syria are responsible for any attack from its territory against Israel. We will not […]

Was there another “mysterious” explosion on Iran’s Qeshm Island?

What was the source of the sound of an explosion on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Saturday night? SETH J. FRANTZMAN JULY 26, 2020 13:56 Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks during the cabinet meeting in Tehran, Iran, March 4, 2020 Iranians on Qeshm Island in southern Iran reported the sound of an explosion on Saturday, at […]