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…)
Foreign fighters flooding region to join ISIL at ‘unprecedented’ rate
WASHINGTON — Despite a U.S.-led war, foreign fighters are flocking at an unprecedented rate to support Islamic State of Iraq and Levant. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Israel seen helping China strategy to access Red Sea, Mediterranean
TEL AVIV — China and Israel could form a regional alliance that would encompass trade and security, a report said. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Even Democrats are acknowledging major U.S. intel gaps on Iran
WASHINGTON — Despite a five-year White House dialogue, the U.S. intelligence community knows little of Iran and its intentions. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Iran set for ICBM launch days after N. Korea readied similar missile
TEL AVIV — Iran has prepared for the launch of its first intercontinental ballistic missile. Israeli sources said the Teheran regime has shown clear evidence of developing an ICBM (more…)
Report: U.S.-Iran rapprochement will force Israel to launch attack
TEL AVIV — Israel must be prepared for an Iranian reconciliation with the West that would require an attack on the nuclear infrastructure of the Middle East power, a (more…)
Britain’s MI5 warns Al Qaida may be staging major strikes in West
LONDON — Britain has determined that Al Qaida was planning mass casualty strikes against the West. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)