Iran Extends Its Reach Just as Trump Tries to Isolate It
The U.S. may be trying to isolate Iran with new economic sanctions, but a look around the Middle East shows it will take a lot more…
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Why a US defence bill seeks a halt to arms sales to Turkey
A draft bill on US military spending is calling for a temporary halt of American weapons sales to Turkey, a key Middle East ally of Washington….
Iraqi air force attacks ISIL targets in Syria
The Iraqi air force has attacked ISIL positions in Syria that were reportedly used by the group’s commanders. Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi’s office confirmed the…
Israeli minister threatens Assad over any Iranian attacks from Syria
Israel could respond to any Iranian attack on it from Syria by toppling Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government, an Israeli security cabinet minister said on…
Turkey holds up Jarablus as blueprint for role in Syria
Signs of Turkish influence are everywhere in the Syrian town of Jarablus. Doctors wear gowns bearing the name of the Turkish health ministry. Grocery stores…
Mammadyarov: Azerbaijan will continue to provide assistance to those who need it.
“In 2017 Azerbaijan was one of the first countries to allocate 100 tons of humanitarian aid to Rohingya Muslims who are suffering as the result…
US ambassador to Yemen: Houthi militia’s rule is barbaric
The US ambassador to Yemen, Matthew Toler, said that the rule of the Houthi militia of the areas controlled by them is a brutal and…
Some US Troops in Iraq May Come Home Early, General Says
An evolving U.S. mission in Iraq may send some 10th Mountain Division soldiers home early, but nine-month brigade rotations will continue as long as Iraqi…
How Iran will respond to new sanctions
Since December 2017, Iran’s currency, the rial, has lost one-third of its value. And on April 10, the exchange rate’s rapid depreciation prompted the government…
Why does Russia support Syria and Bashar al-Assad and how has Vladimir Putin reacted to the UK airstrikes?
How did Russia and Putin get involved in Syria? The Soviet Union first gained influence in Syria during the 1970s by supplying aid and arms….