Day: April 26, 2022

Iran’s attempts to kill Pompeo, current U.S. officials are real and ongoing, Blinken says Read more at: https://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/white-house/article260788747.html#storylink=cpy

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BY MICHAEL WILNER UPDATED APRIL 26, 2022 6:49 PM FILE – Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference Feb. 25, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. Former President Donald Trump’s persistent flirtation with another White House run is doing little to discourage other potential Republican candidates from stepping up their activity […]

US offers $10 mln reward for information on Russian intelligence officers -State Dept

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By REUTERS Published: APRIL 27, 2022 01:57 The United States on Tuesday offered a reward of up to $10 million for information on six people it described as Russian military intelligence officers who had conducted cyber attacks affecting critical US infrastructure. The six officers work in a cyber-focused unit of Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) and were […]

White House worried Iran could develop nuclear weapon in weeks

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By REUTERS Published: APRIL 26, 2022 23:40 The White House is worried Iran could develop a nuclear weapon in weeks, press secretary Jen Psaki said on Tuesday, after Secretary of State Antony Blinken noted earlier in the day the country has accelerated its nuclear program. “Yes it definitely worries us,” Psaki said, adding the time needed for […]

Alleged Israeli airstrikes target sites near Damascus – report

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The strikes are the third alleged Israeli strike on Syria in the past month. By TZVI JOFFRE Published: APRIL 27, 2022 00:53 Missile fire is seen from Damascus, Syria May 10, 2018. (photo credit: REUTERS/OMAR SANADIKI) Alleged Israeli airstrikes targeted sites near Damascus early Wednesday morning, according to Syrian reports. Syrian air defenses responded to the strikes, according to […]

North Korean leader vows to ‘strengthen’ nuclear program

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Calling his country’s atomic weapons a ‘symbol of national power,’ Kim vows to continue to develop capabilities ‘at the fastest pace’ By AFP Today, 7:56 am   SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to strengthen the country’s nuclear weapons program during a speech at a high-profile military parade in Pyongyang, state […]

US close to admitting failure of Iran nuclear talks, Israeli officials claim

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As Israeli, US national security advisers meet in Washington amid stalled Vienna negotiations, Tehran calls for return to talks and blames US By TOI staff and AFP Today, 9:28 am Edit With Israel’s national security adviser in Washington to meet his counterpart, Israeli officials have reportedly said the chances of world powers signing a new […]

US & Israel to Discuss Plan B as Chances for Iran Nuclear Deal Diminish

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David Israel25 Nisan 5782 – April 26, 2022 Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Prime Minister’s Office Israeli National Security Adviser Eyal Hulata. Israeli National Security Adviser Eyal Hulata is coming to Washington this week for a new round of strategic talks with White House NSA Jake Sullivan, according to Israeli and US officials. According to […]