2020 Democrats: Iran airstrike ‘reckless,’ ‘could cost countless lives’
By Marina Pitofsky – 01/03/20 THE HILL The move is a major escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with Iran vowing “harsh retaliation” in response. Former Vice […]
Rival Shi’ite leaders in Iraq call for U.S. troop expulsion in rare show of unity
Ahmed Aboulenein BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Rival Shi’ite political leaders on Friday called for American troops to be expelled from Iraq after a U.S. air strike in Baghdad killed a […]
How the world is reacting to US killing of top Iran general
Global Village Space AFP -January 3, 2020 The world reacted with alarm on Friday after top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani was killed in a US strike in Iraq, with leaders […]
Killing of Iranian Commander Is Met With Criticism and Tough Talk
Mixed reaction to the news that Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani died in a targeted strike by the United States at Baghdad International Airport. By Neil Vigdor THE NEW YORK TIMES Jan. 2, 2020 The killing of a top commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard in a targeted strike by the […]
Fears of WWIII grow after Donald Trump airstrike kills Iran general
Source: Metro UK By Zoe Drewett Friday 3 Jan 2020 The US airstrike ordered by Donald Trump killed Iran general Qasam Soleimani outside Baghdad airport in Iraq (Picture: Reuters/AFP) The […]
Soleimani assassination risks all-out war between US and Iran
Killing of Quds commander takes Trump presidency into dangerous territory By David Gardner for the FINANCIAL TIMES The US air strike on Baghdad airport that killed General Qassem Soleimani, commander […]
Iran: Leader vows tough revenge waiting for criminals over Gen. Soleimani martyrdom
Politics January 3, 2020 TEHRAN– Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei conveyed a message and expressed his deep condolences on the martyrdom of Commander of IRGC Quds […]
Malice, stupidity of US terrorist forces to further strengthen tree of resistance in region: FM Zarif
Politics January 3, 2020 TEHRAN– Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has released a statement on the US assassination of IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani. Iranian Foreign […]
Synchronized Israeli attacks on Jordan, King Abdullah
Haaretz revealed that “Israel has big plans for Jordan, but they don’t include King Abdullah II.” (AFP) Short Url https://arab.news/mty53 Daoud Kuttab December 28, 2019 AMMAN: A series of anti-Jordanian […]
The Syrian conflict is awash with propaganda – chemical warfare bodies should not be caught up in it
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has an important role to play in ensuring people know the truth. Nothing should get in the way of that Robert Fisk […]
Robert Fisk on journalism, fake news and truth
For more than 40 years, journalist Robert Fisk has reported on some of the most violent and divisive conflicts in the world. Yung Chang’s This Is Not a Movie […]
Israel’s countdown to achieve the ‘alternative homeland’ in Jordan begins – Middle East Monitor
By Miriam Jackson – January 1, 2020 The Israeli proper is making ready to current a plan to overthrow the Jordanian king after annexing the Jordan Valley within the West […]
Pro-Iranian militants withdraw from US embassy in Baghdad
Militia group orders pullout after breach that has badly damaged US-Iraq relations Julian Borger in Washington and agencies in Baghdad Wed 1 Jan 2020 P Iranian-backed militants have withdrawn from […]
Islam, reform and the battle of narratives
Source: Spectator By Fraser Nelson, who is the editor of The Spectator. He is also a columnist with The Daily Telegraph, a member of the advisory board of the Centre […]
Trump sends more US troops to Middle East after US Embassy protests in Iraq
By Euronews with AP President Donald Trump warned that Iran “would be held fully responsible” after the US Embassy in Baghdad was stormed by protesters on Tuesday, before ordering […]
US Marines Prepare for Deployment to American Embassy in Baghdad
US Marines were filmed preparing to be deployed to the US embassy in Baghdad on December 31, after pro-militia protesters besieged the diplomatic post. Video taken by the US […]
Ulema express concern: Qadianis case on UNHRC agenda
Our Correspondent October 13, 2019 THE NEWS INTERNATIONAL ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Ulema from all schools of thought led by Maulana Muhammad Hanif Jalandhari Saturday called on Foreign Minister Shah […]
Tehran Times reports: Iraqis lay siege to den of espionage and terror
December 31, 2019 http://www.tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Dozens of protesters broke into the U.S. embassy compound in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Tuesday after smashing the main door and setting fire […]
The scene as protesters break into U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad
1 of 13 Full Screen Autoplay GO TO SOURCE FOR ALL PHOTOS … Diplomats were trapped inside as hundreds of angry supporters of an Iran-backed militia protested […]
Baghdad Eyes ‘Review,’ Iran-Backed Militia Pledges Revenge After U.S. Air Strikes In Iraq, Syria
December 29, 2019 By RFE/RL An Iranian-backed militia has vowed revenge for U.S. military strikes in Iraq and Syria that killed 25 militants. The United States said on December […]