In response to rising tensions with Iran, twelve U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors recently arrived at al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar. The deployment of the Raptors is part of a …
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Iran shot down a drone that cost American taxpayers dearly. In the long run, however, Iran might end up paying a far steeper cost. The Trump administration unveiled a new …
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President Trump Averts Military Strikes Against Iran at the Last Second
The planes were in the air. The ships were in position. Their targets were selected in Iran. President Donald Trump had authorized military strikes against Iran yesterday, finally conceding to …
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Pentagon Sending an Additional 1,000 Troops to Middle East Amid Rising Tensions
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has authorized sending an additional 1,000 troops (approximately) and additional resources to the Middle East. The deployment comes as tensions rise in the region, following …
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At the conclusion of last week, President Trump authorized emergency arms sales to Arab allies as fears of Iranian aggression continue to mount. “Today, I made a determination pursuant to …
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Beto O’Rourke, who is vying for the Democratic Presidential nomination, accused President Donald Trump of taking another step towards war in the Middle East. O’Rourke slammed Trump’s decision to send …
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Dear President Trump, Don’t go to war with Iran. If you do so, your legacy will be that of a warmonger. The experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan prove that there …
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Iran’s Radical Ayatollah Sayid Sadiq Shirazi’s Dangerous Teachings
Islamic State, al-Qaeda, al-Nusra Front, Muslim Brotherhood, Hezbollah. These terror-affiliated organizations assert dominance in western media. Extremist ideology has been at the forefront of the war on terrorism. Many of …
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Last week, the United States and Poland hosted a Middle East conference to address a broad range of security challenges in the region. According to administration officials, the meeting was arranged …
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The Arab World’s Charm Offensive with Israel
by D. Hartby D. HartIn a dramatic change that is transforming the Middle East, Israel’s ties with moderate Arab nations are soaring while the Palestinian Authority finds itself cut off from its former patrons. Since …