TEHRAN, Iran – The top commander of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said Friday that his country was fully prepared to respond to any U.S. military pressure as tensions between Tehran and … [Read more...] about Iran general warns US that it’s ready to respond to military pressure
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US guided-missile submarine enters Persian Gulf in latest show of force to Iran
The guided-missile submarine USS Georgia entered the Persian Gulf on Monday in America’s latest deterrence mission against Iran. The submarine – which is armed with up to 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles … [Read more...] about US guided-missile submarine enters Persian Gulf in latest show of force to Iran
Biden considers Samantha Power for USAID: Report
President-elect Joe Biden is reportedly considering former United Nations Ambassador Samantha Power to lead the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).First reported by Axios, the key Obama … [Read more...] about Biden considers Samantha Power for USAID: Report
Morocco normalizing ties with Israel, 4th country to do so under Trump’s Arab peace plan
Morocco will normalize relations with Israel, making it the fourth Middle Eastern country to do so this year under a U.S.-brokered deal.In return, the U.S. has recognized Moroccan sovereignty over the … [Read more...] about Morocco normalizing ties with Israel, 4th country to do so under Trump’s Arab peace plan
TV journalist shot dead in Afghanistan after gunmen attack her vehicle
KABUL, Afghanistan – Gunmen shot and killed a female TV anchor in eastern Afghanistan early Thursday, officials said.The attackers opened fire on Malala Maiwand's car soon after she left her house in … [Read more...] about TV journalist shot dead in Afghanistan after gunmen attack her vehicle
Coronavirus hasn’t slowed Iran’s terrorism and proxy wars, analysts say
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Coronavirus has torn through Iran in recent months, prompting calls from the international community that … [Read more...] about Coronavirus hasn’t slowed Iran’s terrorism and proxy wars, analysts say
Syrians rush to stock up; Iran reports 127 more virus deaths
Syrians rushed to stock up on food and fuel Monday amid fears that authorities would resort to even stricter measures after reporting the first coronavirus infection in the country, where the … [Read more...] about Syrians rush to stock up; Iran reports 127 more virus deaths
Iran sees biggest single-day spike in coronavirus deaths, as toll surpasses 1,135
Iran's coronavirus cover-upIran has the fourth-highest death toll from coronavirus in the world but many analysts suspect the numbers of cases and deaths are much higher than the country is willing to … [Read more...] about Iran sees biggest single-day spike in coronavirus deaths, as toll surpasses 1,135
Baghdad’s Green Zone hits with rockets near US Embassy, officials say
Three rockets were fired into Baghdad's Green Zone near the American Embassy in Iraq on Tuesday, just one day after a training base with U.S. troops and NATO trainers was attacked, according to Iraqi … [Read more...] about Baghdad’s Green Zone hits with rockets near US Embassy, officials say
Iran reports biggest single-day jump of coronavirus deaths as president rules out quarantine
Iran's coronavirus cover-upIran has the fourth-highest death toll from coronavirus in the world but many analysts suspect the numbers of cases and deaths are much higher than the country is willing to … [Read more...] about Iran reports biggest single-day jump of coronavirus deaths as president rules out quarantine