Saudi Military Gets the MBS Treatment An army band with bagpipes marched past displays of machine guns and laser-guided missiles in Riyadh this week as international defense companies showed off their hardware. Hours later, the Saudi government announced that several top commanders had been removed, including the chief of staff […]
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Trump waives Iran sanctions, gives nuke deal ‘last chance’ President Donald Trump has delivered an ultimatum to America’s European allies to fix the “terrible flaws” in the Iran nuclear deal, or he’ll pull the U.S. out in a few months’ time. Trump made the threat Friday as he extended waivers […]
Iran says will retaliate against U.S. sanctions on chief judge Iran said on Saturday it would retaliate against sanctions imposed on its judiciary head by the United States as President Donald Trump stepped up efforts to ‘fix’ a nuclear deal between Tehran and major powers. Trump said on Friday he […]
As Iranian Protesters Dig In, Officials Warn of Harsher Response Ignoring pleas for calm from President Hassan Rouhani, Iranian protesters took to the streets in several cities for the fifth day on Monday as pent-up economic and political frustrations boiled over in the broadest display of discontent in years. The […]
World War 3 warning: Iran v Saudi Arabia conflict has entered ‘UNPREDICTABLE’ phase Developments in the conflict between Yemeni Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia amid Yemen’s civil war, in which the Saudis have backed the government, could destabilise the region, a leading analyst has said. The ongoing conflict, widely seen […]
Expert warns Yemen war will affect the ENTIRE Middle East as war INTENSIFIES World War 3 fears have intensified over an escalating major conflict which could affect the whole of the Middle East. Dr Simon Mabon, a professor of Middle Eastern politics at Lancaster University, said recent escalation in the […]
In Iraq, crashing boulders, collapsed homes and a town on edge after powerful earthquake In the craggy mountains that separate northern Iraq from Iran, people are used to earthquakes. The area sits atop a major fault line that frequently sends shock waves through towns and villages. But few here can […]
Trump follows Obam’s lead and gives Iran just what it wants Trump follows Obam’s lead and gives Iran just what it wants:- President Trump’s decision to reevaluate the nuclear deal was a step forward for the West’s efforts to contain Iran, but the White House took two steps back with […]
Fears for Lebanese economy if Saudis impose Qatar-style blockade Fears for Lebanese economy if Saudis impose Qatar-style blockade:- Lebanese politicians and bankers believe Saudi Arabia intends to do to their country what it did to Qatar – corral Arab allies into enforcing an economic blockade unless its demands are met. […]
Middle East ‘nearing an EXPLOSION’, warns former White House advisor Robert Malley, vice president for policy at the International Crisis Group, has claimed that deteriorating situation in Lebanon could be a “mirror” for what could erupt between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Mr Malley, who served as the White House coordinator […]
