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War

UPDATE: Saudi Aramco Bombings And The Saudi Military Investigation’s Findings

September 18, 2019

PICTURED: Satellite imaging of the Khurais oil-processing facility – one of the Kingdom’s largest, and one that was heavily…

War

International Conversation Surrounding Aramco Bombing Misses The Elephant In The Room

September 18, 2019

PICTURED: Satellite imaging of the Khurais oil-processing facility – one of the Kingdom’s largest, and one that was heavily…

Foreign Policy

‘Escalation Dominance’ Gradually Moving Toward Iran’s Side Of The Board With New Missile Defense System

August 25, 2019

PICTURED: Iran’s new Bavar-373 missile system. Photo credit Tasimnews CC.4 license. Tehran, August 23rd, 2019. Iran has unveiled a…

World News

More Trouble With Boats – U.S. Issues Seizure Warrant For Iranian Oil Tanker

August 19, 2019

PICTURED: Grace 1 anchored off port in Haifa, Israel, Aug 26th, 2017. Gibraltar, August 18th, 2019. Earlier in July,…

Policy

UPDATE: Imprisoned Iranian Scientists Trying To Save Their 50 Remaining Cheetahs Go On Hunger Strike

August 12, 2019

PICTURED: Top row from left to right, Sam Rajabi, Houman Jowkar, Niloufar Bayani, Morad Tahbaz, and bottom row, from…

Imprisoned Iranian Scientists Trying To Save Their 50 Remaining Cheetahs Go On Hunger Strike – Hashtag To Join Them For 24 Hours
Policy

Imprisoned Iranian Scientists Trying To Save Their 50 Remaining Cheetahs Go On Hunger Strike – Hashtag To Join Them For 24 Hours

August 10, 2019

PICTURED: Top row from left to right, Sam Rajabi, Houman Jowkar, Niloufar Bayani, Morad Tahbaz, and bottom row, from…

World News

Who’s Got Whom? Britain And Iran Rattle Sabers Over The Mutual Seizing Of Tankers

July 28, 2019

PICTURED: Grace 1 anchored off port in Haifa, Israel, Aug 26th, 2017. Strait of Hormuz, July 19th, 2019. In…

World News

UN Resolves That US Sanctions Are A Human Rights Violation, But Needs To Take Action On Their Criminality

July 21, 2019

Geneva, Switzerland, July 15th, 2019. The 41st session of the United Nations Council on Human Rights adopts a resolution…

Why Does The UAE Want to Wind Down its Presence in Yemen?
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Why Does The UAE Want to Wind Down its Presence in Yemen?

July 9, 2019April 16, 2025

Emirati officials have announced that troop levels in the UAE will be wound down as the UAE moves from…

World News

Examining The Case For Iranian (Or American) Foul Play In The Strait Of Hormuz

June 16, 2019

PICTURED: A crew member of Kokuka Courage receiving treatment from U.S. Naval members of the USS Bainbridge, one of…

World News

Tehran Plays David As Europe Rushes To Relieve Pressure From Goliath’s Crippling Sanctions

June 11, 2019

PICTURED: Mohammad Javad Zarif during the Munich Security Conference 2019. Photo credit Wikimedia Commons, CC license, Germany. Monday, Jun…

Foreign Policy

Pompeo’s Irregular Executive Arms Sale Suggests Dual Motives And Questionable Legality

May 28, 2019

May 25th, 2019. President Trump and Sec. of State Mike Pompeo bypassed Congress to approve the sale of $8…

Foreign Policy

Iran Wants EU Protection From U.S. Sanctions, Declares “Surgery” On Nuclear Deal

May 9, 2019

Iran has warned major signatories of the 2015 Nuclear Treaty that it will resume high-level enrichment of uranium if…

Wildlife Researchers Trying To Save Iran’s Last Remaining Cheetahs Could Face Death Penalty
Policy

Wildlife Researchers Trying To Save Iran’s Last Remaining Cheetahs Could Face Death Penalty

March 17, 2019

9 Iranian wildlife conservationists from the Persian Wildlife Heritage Foundation (PWHF) were imprisoned by Iranian Revolutionary Guards last year…

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Italy Quietly Tries to Renew Military Cooperation Agreement with Israel, Law firm Notices and Objects

Andy Corbley May 23, 2025

Signed in 2002 and entering into force in 2005, few Italian citizens will know what has resulted from a…

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Houthis Defeat the Americans, Claim Destruction of Another F/A-18 and Strike Israel with Drones

Andy Corbley May 8, 2025

Yemen has claimed responsibility for an attack on the USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier that caused a second F/A-18…

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Former Georgia Senator Joins Trump’s Kettle of China Hawks as US Ambassador to Beijing

Andy Corbley May 1, 2025

Former Georgia Senator and businessman David Perdue was recently confirmed with a bipartisan vote as the new US Ambassador…

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