Strategist says Iran could build a nuclear bomb ‘when we want’
NICOSIA — Iran has claimed it could build an atomic bomb. A leading Iranian analyst said Iran has reached the capability to develop nuclear warheads. The analyst, a former (more…)
Gulf states strengthen joint security vs Iran following agreement
ABU DHABI — The Gulf Cooperation Council has organized efforts to block what members fear was an emboldened nuclear Iran. Officials said the six GCC states have been planning (more…)
Egypt intelligence confirms Muslim Brotherhood ties with Al Qaida
CAIRO — For the first time, Egypt has linked the Muslim Brotherhood to Al Qaida. Officials said the intelligence community has determined cooperation between the Brotherhood and Al Qaida. (more…)
‘Moderate’ Rowhani retains hardliners in military, security positions
WASHINGTON — Congress has determined that Iran’s new president who has been widely labeled a “moderate” in news reports, has kept hardliners in key positions, including defense and internal (more…)
N. Korean arms, Iran funding are keeping Assad regime in business
LONDON — Amid the nearly three-year-old war, North Korea remains a key military supplier to Syria. A leading U.S. analyst asserted that Pyongyang has maintained shipments of missiles and (more…)
Scientist: Israel’s missile defense could not handle ‘massive’ attack
TEL AVIV — Israel’s ballistic missile defense concept has been criticized by a leading scientist. Nathan Faber, a leading scientist at Israel’s Technion, has warned that the nation’s missile (more…)
Centcom general warns Sunni-Shi’ite war could spread beyond Syria
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military has warned of the prospect of a larger Sunni-Shi’ite conflict in the Middle East. A leading U.S. commander said he was concerned over the (more…)
U.S. seen ready to drop UN resolutions, enter into ‘bad deal with Iran’
WASHINGTON — The United States was expected to agree to preserve Iran’s nuclear weapons program, a report said. The American Enterprise Institute asserted that Washington and its allies have (more…)
Institute warns U.S. on loss of influence with Egypt’s military leaders
WASHINGTON — The United States has been urged to reconcile with Egypt’s new military-backed regime. The Westminster Institute said the administration of President Barack Obama should restore military aid (more…)