Russia immediately deploys S-400 system after Turkey downed S-24
Russia deployed its advanced S-400 anti-air missile systems to Syria on Nov. 25, the day after a Turkish jet shot down a Russian Su-24. (FULL STORY) (more…)
‘Telegram’ app with self-destructing messages ideal for Jihadists
The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), said the technology used by Telegram is quickly gaining popularity among terrorist groups. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Filling U.S. void: Russia, Iran harbor different views of Syria’s future
By Jack Caravelli While Russia and Iran have maintained a strong military and political alliance in support of Syrian President Bashar Assad’s regime, signs are emerging of different long-term (more…)
Israel wants more advanced U.S. F-15s to compensate for Iran deal
Israel is asking the United States for more F-15s as compensation for the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers. (FULL STORY) (more…)
New ‘special relationship’? Xi Jinping received with pomp in Britain
By Jack Caravelli Weeks after a summit visit to the United States which yielded limited progress in the bilateral relationship, Chinese President Xi Jinping is receiving lavish attention during (more…)
Gulf states in talks for Israel’s Iron Dome system against Iran threat
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are looking to acquire the Israeli-developed Iron Dome anti-missile system. The GCC states are reportedly in negotiations to acquire the Iron Dome in response (more…)
Iran broadcasts first glimpse of ‘massive’ underground missile base
Television footage of a deep underground tunnel packed with Iranian missiles and launcher units was broadcast one day after Teheran’s parliament approved the nuclear deal with world powers. (FULL (more…)
Iran hackers seen behind LinkedIn, Vegas casino cyberattacks
Iranian hackers have stepped up their assault on targets worldwide, many in the United States. Iranian hackers are suspected in the use of phony profiles to attack users on (more…)
Top NATO general: Russia building anti-access bubble over Syria
Russia is using what it says is a counter-terror operation to construct an “anti-access/area denial” in Syira, NATO’s commander of European Command said. (FULL STORY) (more…)