The Russia-China-Iran Axis

The Russia Iran China Axis Download PDF In 2018, the Trump administration withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal and initiated a “maximum pressure” campaign against the Iranian regime, re-imposing and expanding sanctions targeting Iran’s energy, shipping, insurance, and banking sectors. Major European businesses responded by fleeing Iran. However, the Trump administration’s efforts to isolate Iran […]

Lebanese army claims to shoot down IDF drone over its airspace

Israeli military says aircraft crashed during ‘routine operations,’ no risk that intelligence can be taken from debris TOI staffToday, 9:15 pm The Lebanese army said it shot down an Israeli military drone that had penetrated its airspace on Thursday evening. The Israel Defense Forces in its own statement appeared to confirm the incident, saying that […]

Trump says another country could join Israel-UAE accord

Trump did not disclose the name of the country that might be the next to join, but predicted that Saudi Arabia would eventually do so. REUTERS SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 23:26 WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said on Thursday it was possible another country could soon join a diplomatic accord between Israel and the United […]

Iran begins expansive annual war games amid tensions with US

Commander of exercise dubbed Zolfaghar-99 says it is aimed at ‘improving readiness in confronting foreign threats and any possible invasion’; said to involve drones, submarines AgenciesToday, 12:28 pm Iran’s military Thursday began an expansive annual three-day exercise near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, state TV reported, with the maneuvers taking place amid heightened tensions between […]

Kushner: Our plan is bid to save 2-state solution; Israel was eating up the land

Trump adviser warns Palestinians that if they continue to reject Trump peace proposal ‘the situation is just going to get worse and worse for them’; says US won’t ‘chase’ Ramallah Jacob MagidToday, 3:41 am NEW YORK — Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner said on Wednesday that the Trump administration’s peace plan is an attempt […]

Hamas-Hezbollah talks and Iran-Turkey cooperation come at a crucial time

The recent meeting in Beirut between Hamas and Hezbollah leadership where the threats to the Palestinian cause and normalisation between Israel and Arab states were discussed is the latest sign that the two resistance movements have revived relations. The reconciliation between the Hamas and Hezbollah has been in the works over the past seven years, […]

Turkey and Iran seek ‘strong foundation’ for partnership – analysis

Turkish pro-government media: High level cooperation with Iran expected SETH J. FRANTZMAN SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 17:25 Iranian President Hassan Rouhani spoke with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday. Iran’s Tasnim News Agency described the discussions, via video, as working to form the “strong foundation” for future work. Turkish pro-government media characterized the discussions […]

Former Lebanese minister: Israel not plotting against Lebanon, wants peace

In an interview with Arabic-language television, Sejaan Azzi says Jerusalem has no plans to take over Lebanese land, cites normalization with UAE as proof of its good intentions By TOI staff Today, 8:24 am   A former Lebanese minister has said Israel does not aspire to annex Lebanese territory and that the Jewish state wants […]