Report: Yemen military in disarray, U.S.-backed reform incomplete
WASHINGTON — Yemen, despite Western support, has failed to reorganize its military. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Rowhani calls on Gulf states to join Iran in new Muslim coalition
MANAMA — Iran has called for a Muslim coalition that would include Gulf and other Arab states. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
ISIL’s edge: Recruited Saddam’s ‘entire intelligence apparatus’
NICOSIA — Islamic State of Iraq and Levant has been operating what was described as a first-rate intelligence unit. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Obama ends block, Israel buys new JDAMs depleted in Hamas war
WASHINGTON — Israel has ordered an advanced air munition from the United States. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
U.S. Joint Chiefs doubt Iraq army can rebuild in time to defeat ISIL
WASHINGTON — The United States has assessed that Iraq needs to rebuild its entire army to regain control over the north. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Obama aims to conclude Iran deal before Republicans take power
WASHINGTON — The administration of President Barack Obama has prepared Congress for a nuclear deal with Iran. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
U.S. simulation: Israeli strike on Iran no longer ‘significant factor’
TEL AVIV — The United States is no longer concerned that Israel could attack Iran, a report said. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
NATO strategy to counter ISIL’s spread focuses on Gulf states
ABU DHABI — NATO is working to expand ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council in part to counter the spreading impact of the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant. (more…)
Iran’s SPND said to move most sensitive nuclear weapons research
LONDON — Iran has reportedly relocated its nuclear weapons program. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)