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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets President Vladimir Putin and FM Sergei Lavrov in Sochi Tuesday for talks that were delayed by the Secretary’s conference in Brussels with European leaders on the escalating crisis with Iran. US special representative on Iran Brian Hook dodged questions about Iran’s responsibility for what he said, “seemed to […]

“We need to do a thorough investigation to understand what happened, why it happened, and then come up with reasonable responses short of war,” Ambassador John Abizaid told reporters. By REUTERS May 14, 2019 12:34   3 minute read. RIYADH/DUBAI – The U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia said Washington should take what he called “reasonable […]

The embassy urged American citizens “remain vigilant,” as it is unknown when attacks like rocket attacks will occur. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF May 14, 2019 07:50   The US Embassy in Jerusalem warned of a terrorist attack or violent protests on Tuesday May 14, the anniversary of the opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem. […]

When I spoke to a number of researchers and policymakers in Europe over the past few weeks, I got the impression that when looking at things from the European vantage point, Iran looks like a recurring nightmare that everybody wishes would disappear. Two years ago, many in Europe believed that this nightmare was over and […]

The incident began early Sunday morning and now may become a major crises, increasing the already fraught tensions between the US and Iran. Seth J. Frantzman May 14, 2019 11:42 The tanker attacks off the coast of the United Arab Emirates were the result of “Israeli mischief,” an Iranian parliamentary spokesman said on Tuesday, according […]

Decision comes following deadly Kornet attack last week. Anna Ahronheim May 14, 2019 10:56 Israel will build a protective wall to shield communities and the trains traveling close to the border with the Gaza Strip, Channel 12 reported on Monday. The move came following the deadly round of fighting in early May when 68 year-old […]

Published:  05.14.19 , 10:40 The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Tuesday ahead of Nakba Day, accusing Israel of becoming “the main factor behind all the regional crises.”   “Israel is a real threat to international peace and security … The illegitimate Zionist regime was born under the auspices of the Americans and it […]

MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM 05/13/2019 Fahad Almasri: We must recognize that Israel is an important regional state, a fact that exists whether recognized by regional and Arab parties or not Though most Syrians oppose normalizing relations with Israel and reject efforts toward establishing diplomatic ties, that has not stopped Syrian opposition leader Fahad Almasri from seeking an opportunity […]

The Houthis have repeatedly launched drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia and claimed to have launched drone attacks on the UAE. Seth J. Frantzman May 14, 2019 10:12 Iranian media claimed on Tuesday that Houthi rebel drones targeted Saudi Arabia. Riyadh has been leading a Coalition alongside the Yemen government against the Iranian-backed Houthis. […]

As tensions rise between US and Iran in Gulf, Russia has been critical of the US decision to leave the Iran Deal and pressure Iran. Seth J. Frantzman May 14, 2019 10:26 US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the pleasant Black Sea resort of Sochi Tuesday. It […]

Americans advised to be alert, avoid demonstrations and follow Israeli authorities’ instructions ahead of Nakba Day protests, Eurovision By MICHAEL BACHNERToday, 9:58 am  0   US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and US President Donald Trump’s daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump unveil the inauguration plaque during the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem on May 14, 2018. […]

Move comes as Israel seeks calm to host international singing event; Iron Dome deployed across the country By TOI STAFFToday, 4:03 am  1 137shares Israeli soldiers seen near IDF tanks stationed near the Gaza border, May 6, 2019 (Aharon Krohn/Flash90) The IDF has tightened the rules of engagement for troops based near the Gaza Strip as Israel seeks […]

Posted on 14/05/201914/05/2019 The IRGC commander of Iran aerospace force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizade By Elijah J. Magnier: Iran has deployed its ballistic and cruise missiles, some in positions visible to US satellites and drones. They are ready for any confrontation with the US military apparatus, in case the US administration decides on war. […]

Proposal by Pentagon officials suggests deployment nearing Gulf War levels if Iran were to expedite nuclear program or target US forces By TOI STAFF and AGENCIESToday, 8:12 am     In this photo released by the US Navy, a Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to land on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Adriatic […]