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…)
Foreign nation behind Parchin strike thought to be Israel
ABU DHABI — Israel is regarded as the most likely foreign sponsor of a massive bombing of a key Iranian nuclear weapons test site. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
U.S. to deploy Marines for Mideast rapid-response force in Kuwait
WASHINGTON — The United States plans to deploy a rapid-response force in Kuwait. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)