The United States Air Force has sent a sixth sortie of nuclear-capable B-52 bombers over the Middle East. The US Air Force dispatched another pair of long-range, nuclear-capable B-52 bombers over the Middle East on Tuesday as the presidential administration of Joe Biden looks to approach negotiations with Iran.
Read More »Iran hosts Taliban delegation to discuss US presence in Afghanistan
Both Iranian and Taliban officials criticized the United States’ role in Afghanistan during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, amid peace talks in Qatar. An Iranian official accused the United States of prolonging the war in Afghanistan during a visit by the Taliban to Iran. A Taliban leader also told the …
Read More »Russia uses regime-SDF tensions to expand presence in northeast Syria
Syrian Democratic Forces continue to besiege the Syrian regime in Hasakah province in northeastern Syria, amid fears of an escalation between the two parties.
Read More »As Syrian regime touts reopening, Iran continues to lurk at Aleppo airport
International air traffic has resumed at Aleppo International Airport, but it is believed to remain under the control of Iranian forces. International air traffic has resumed at Aleppo International Airport, with the first departing plane touching down in Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport on Jan. 15, the official Syrian news …
Read More »US Army evaluating Israel-made SPIKE SR missile, Rafael says
The demonstration was done by the company and its subsidiary in the US, Rafael Systems Global Sustainment (RSGS). Rafael Advanced Systems said on Thursday that the US Army is currently evaluating its SPIKE SR missile.
Read More »CENTCOM chief arrives in Israel for talks with Kochavi on Iran
McKenzie’s arrival is the first high-level visit by a top American official since Joe Biden was sworn in as president last week. Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), arrived in Israel on Thursday for talks with IDF top brass about Iran and other regional challenges.
Read More »A Hamas gov’t might not be recognized internationally
However, experts say the Islamist movement may take steps to avoid an aid boycott, including by nominating more pragmatic candidates PA President and PLO Chairman Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah, with the agreement of the opposition Hamas movement, has scheduled the first Palestinian elections in 15 years and experts say that …
Read More »Will America’s F-35 diplomacy with UAE get back on track? – analysis
The Biden administration is known to be critical of Riyadh’s war in Yemen but also supports Saudi Arabia having the technology to defend itself. Reports on Wednesday said that America’s expected sale of F-35s to the United Arab Emirates had been paused, frozen or suspended.
Read More »Israel’s wish list for a new Iran Deal: Stop enrichment before missiles
Another Israeli priority is “anywhere, anytime inspections” of Iran nuclear sites, as opposed to Tehran being forewarned as the deal currently requires.
Read More »Syria Supports China Against Any Attempt of Intervention in Its Domestic Affairs
Syria has expressed its support for China in the face of alleged attempts to interfere in its domestic affairs writes SANA. Syria has affirmed its support for China against any attempts to interfere in its domestic affairs, expressing strong condemnation and absolute rejection of US policy and the stances of …
Read More »