President Trump’s Iran strategy is predictably failing
I have been critical of President Trump’s decision to “decertify” the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, more commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal, for…
Defeating ISIS in Syria Is Just the Beginning
As the world watches the Syrian government’s relentless bombing of Ghouta, 300 miles to the east, the United States remains focused on eradicating the last…
Iraq opposed to to U.S. base transfer from Turkey to Kurdistan
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) Iraq is opposed to the rumored United States intentions to transfer its military base in Turkey to Kurdish areas in Iraq or Syria,…
Saudi Crown Prince receives newly promoted military officers
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received the senior officers who are appointed and promoted to new military ranks by the royal orders…
Turkey playing into Russian hands in Syria – U.S. General Votel
Russia and Iran are using the complex relations between actors in the Syrian conflict to promote their agenda and damage the alliance between Turkey and…
U.N. Links North Korea to Syria’s Chemical Weapon Program
UNITED NATIONS — North Korea has been shipping supplies to the Syrian government that could be used in the production of chemical weapons, United Nations…
EU-Azerbaijan Relations Set for Bright Future
There has been an increase in the volume of dialogue between the EU and Azerbaijan of late, notably the visits of Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev’s…
Iran Leader Calls Labor Unrest ‘Enemy Plot’ as Workers Protest Unpaid Wages
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reacted to an upsurge in labor unrest by labeling it a plot backed by the country’s enemies, echoing…
Dubai Airport To Close One Runway Fof 45 Days Next Year
One of the two runways at the world’s busiest airport for international passengers is to close for 45 days in April and May next year….
Saudi Arabia foils attempts to smuggle cannabis into its territory
The Saudi border guards in the southern regions of Jazan, Najran and Asir managed to thwart several attempts to smuggle large amounts of (hashish) cannabis….