FBI chief warns ISIL recruitment strategies in U.S. difficult to counter
Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) has mounted a social media propaganda onslaught that the U.S. is struggling to counter, FBI Director James Comey said on May 7. (more…)
Intelligence sees Iran link to N. Korean nuclear ICBM capability
Iran and Syria, as well as other Mideast nations, have been on the receiving end of North Korea’s nuclear expertise and technology for years, according to intelligence officials. The (more…)
Report: ISIL takes aim at new Saudi king already in face off with Iran
The Islamic State of Iran and Levant has targeted the Saudi royal family, a report said. The Jamestown Foundation said ISIL was moving south from Iraq in a campaign (more…)
After stocking up on U.S. military assets, the Saudis take action
Analysts have tended to dismiss Gulf Arab militaries as buyers of top U.S. and European military technology with little fire in the belly when it comes to fighting wars (more…)
Iran targets Egypt’s Sisi, had high hopes for Brotherhood’s Morsi
The rise of Muslim Brotherhood’s Mohamed Morsi in Egypt was a dream come true for the rulers of Iran, according to Iranian journalist Amir Taheri. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Another Boehner invite to address Congress, this time Japan’s Abe
The Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner has invited another U.S. ally’s leader to speak at a joint session of Congress. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Turkey’s close strategic ties with NATO becoming a distant memory
As the only Muslim nation in NATO, Turkey has historically been a staunch ally of the West during the Cold War and thereafter. Everything changed with the rise of (more…)
U.S., Iraq paying price for Iran’s security assistance against ISIL
Iran is increasingly directing the war effort in Iraq against Islamic State of Iraq and Levant fighters. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Kerry confirms Iran opposition report of secret nuclear site
Secretary of State John Kerry told Congress on Feb. 25 that the United States is aware of a secret Iranian facility that an Iranian opposition group identified last month (more…)