Congress pressed to sanction key security allies Qatar and Turkey
WASHINGTON — The United States has been urged to blacklist Qatar and Turkey for their support of Hamas. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
‘Benign’ classified Iran military report said to reflect Obama policy
WASHINGTON — For the first time, the United States has played down the military threat from Iran. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Kuwait intelligence prepares for ISIL threat to U.S. military presence
ABU DHABI — Kuwait is preparing for a threat from Islamic State of Iraq and Levant. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
China sends first naval flotilla to Iran in sign of increasing ‘solidarity’
NICOSIA — The Chinese Navy has made its first visit to Iran. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
‘Not our war’: Growing consensus in Jordan opposes fighting ISIL
AMMAN — Jordan has come under increasing domestic pressure not to join the U.S.-led war against Islamic State of Iraq and Levant. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Report calls Mideast key market for manufacturers of small drones
WASHINGTON — The Middle East has been deemed a region with a huge potential unmanned aerial vehicle market. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Afghan officers missing in joint exercise found near Canadian border
Three Afghanistan National Army’s officers went missing on Sept. 20 from Camp Edwards in the town of Sandwich, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Saudis shock West, confirm they have Chinese DF-21 missiles
One of the staunchest U.S. allies in the Middle East confirmed that it has purchased and installed the Chinese-made DF-21 medium-range missile system. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
IRGC, Iran Army plan major exercise near Afghan, Pakistan border
NICOSIA — Iran plans to combine its two militaries in a major exercise. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)