Eight Iranian ‘volunteers’ killed fighting ISIL in Syria
Officially, Teheran continues to deny that it has sent ground troops to Syria. But the mounting body count seems to be contradicting that denial. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Israel freezes defense aid talks with U.S. pending Iran deal
Israel has suspended talks on defense assistance with the United States until the conclusion of the P5+1 nuclear negotiations with Iran. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Iran warms to Antey-2500 version of S-300 air defense system
Iran has tentatively agreed to purchase the more powerful version of Russia’s S-300 family, the Antey-2500. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Senator writes he is ‘alarmed’ over Obama’s concessions to Iran
Sen. Bob Corker in a June 15 letter to President Barack Obama said he was “alarmed” at reports that P5+1 nuclear negotiators were seen willing to make far-reaching concessions (more…)
Iran power struggle could derail nuclear deal with West
Negotiations on an Iran nuclear deal could be derailed as the leading contenders maneuver to replace ailing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Iran’s supreme leader, officials said. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Changed Mideast matrix frees Russia to sell Iran advanced weapons
By Jack Caravelli Anticipating that international economic sanctions against Iran may be lifted as part of what the Obama administration touts as a landmark nuclear agreement, Iranian Oil Minister (more…)
Dempsey shares Israel’s Iran concern; Ya’alon warns on U.S. arms
On a June 9 visit to Jerusalem, U.S. Joint Chiefs Chariman Gen. Martin Dempsey said the U.S. would work with Israel to address the risk of an Iran emboldened (more…)
Obama’s ex-intel chief slams Iran nuke deal as ‘wishful thinking’
Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, the former director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, told Congress recently that President Barack Obama is engaging in “wishful thinking” if he thinks he can (more…)
Iran, Hizbullah show signs of stress at Israel military movements
Iran made its nervousness over Israeli military drills public when Rahim Safavi, national security adviser to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said 80,000 Hizbullah rockets and missiles would destroy Tel Aviv (more…)