Iran’s IRGC claims control of Hormuz after capture of U.S. sailors
Iran, boasting that its ships are faster than U.S. warships in the Gulf, says it controls shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Moscow capitalizing on wars for experience, weapons development
By Jack Caravelli The Russian military is thriving from its engagement in parts of eastern Europe and Syria. The Russian General Staff, roughly equivalent to the U.S. Joint Chiefs (more…)
Iran-backed Yemen army touts effectiveness of Soviet-era missiles
Soviet-era missiles are “changing the course” of the war in Yemen in favor of Iran-backed forces, an officer said. (FULL STORY) (more…)
ISIL sets sights on overthrowing governments in Morocco, Tunisia
Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) is calling on Muslims in Morocco and Tunisia to join its ranks and overthrow the two countries’ “apostate” governments. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Neither celebrations nor official excitement in post-sanctions Iran
While much ballyhoo came from official talking heads in Iran as international sanctions were officially lifted, the average Iranian on the street was much more reserved. (FULL STORY) (more…)
UK’s upgraded intel credited for stopping 600 Syria-bound jihadists
By Jack Caravelli UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond is praising his government’s success in stopping 600 Britons from reaching Syria and joining terrorist groups. This was the result of (more…)
ISIL may have saved the U.S. Air Force’s aged A-10 Thunderbolts
Has Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) inadvertently saved the U.S. Air Force’s A-10 Thunderbolt, also known as the “Warthog”, from impending retirement? (FULL STORY) (more…)
U.S. calls in vain for China to cut its lifeline to North Korea
China snubbed a U.S. appeal for Beijing to stop its supply of oil to North Korea and cease importing coal from the Pyongyang regime. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Iran vows to ‘more robustly’ defy new U.S. missile sanctions
Iran will “robustly” pursue its ballistic missile program despite new sanctions imposed by the United States. (FULL STORY) (more…)