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 […]
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US-Iraq relations Julian Borger in Washington and agencies in Baghdad Wed 1 Jan 2020 P Iranian-backed militants have withdrawn from […]
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 […]
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 […]
Revealed: Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib targeted in far-right fake news operation
Israeli-based group uses Facebook to spread disinformation to more than a million followers around the world, singling out Muslim US congresswomen Inside the hate factory: how Facebook fuels far-right […]
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 […]
Middle East : Iraqi protesters attempt to storm US embassy in Baghdad
Attempted embassy storming took place after US airstrikes that killed 25 fighters from Iran-backed Shia group in Iraq. The attempted embassy storming took place after mourners held funerals for […]
Iraq’s Sadr says willing to work with Iran-backed rivals to oust US troops
Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr said Monday he was willing to work with Iran-backed militia groups – his political rivals – to end the United States’ military presence in Iraq […]
Top Iraq militia chief warns of tough response to U.S. air strikes
Dec 30, 2019 – SWISSINFO.CH BAGHDAD (Reuters) – A top Iraqi militia leader warned of a strong response against U.S. forces in Iraq following air strikes in Iraq and Syria […]
Taliban: Afghanistan’s Taliban ruling council ready for ceasefire with US
The Guardian – End to hostilities is a key demand of Washington before any peace deal could be signed Associated Press Mon 30 Dec 2019 Afghan forces prepare for […]
US isolationism leaves Middle East on edge as new decade dawns
With Trump deciding against protecting allies, old rivalries are converging across the region Martin Chulov Middle East correspondent Sun 29 Dec 2019 THE GUARDIAN Throughout the Middle East’s modern […]