Iran's navy has begun a three day war game exercise on Friday in the Persian Gulf, in an expansive area encompassing Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, to the Sea of Oman and even stretching to northern parts of the Indian Ocean, state media reports. Some reports indicate the games could go on fo
Iran's navy has begun a three day war game exercise on Friday in the Persian Gulf, in an expansive area encompassing Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, to the Sea of Oman and even stretching to northern parts of the Indian Ocean, state media reports. Some reports indicate the games could go on fo
OUTSIDE BAGHOUZ, Syria (AP) — They were living in holes in the ground, with only dry flatbread to eat at the end. Those injured in an intense military campaign had no access to medical care, and those who were sick had no medicine.
OUTSIDE BAGHOUZ, Syria (AP) — They were living in holes in the ground, with only dry flatbread to eat at the end. Those injured in an intense military campaign had no access to medical care, and those who were sick had no medicine.
FORT CARSON, Colo. - About 55 soldiers are coming home to Fort Carson this week after a nine-month deployment to Iraq. The soldiers are with the 10th Field Hospital, 627th Hospital Center. They deployed to Iraq in May in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve.
FORT CARSON, Colo. - About 55 soldiers are coming home to Fort Carson this week after a nine-month deployment to Iraq. The soldiers are with the 10th Field Hospital, 627th Hospital Center. They deployed to Iraq in May in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve.
BAGHDAD – An Iraqi security official says five fishermen have been killed in an attack by Islamic State group militants on a camp site near the Therthar lake, 100 kilometers (60 miles) northwest of Baghdad.
BAGHDAD – An Iraqi security official says five fishermen have been killed in an attack by Islamic State group militants on a camp site near the Therthar lake, 100 kilometers (60 miles) northwest of Baghdad.
A member of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) carries a baby followed by a woman who fled the Islamic State (IS) group's last holdout of Baghouz, in northern Syria's Deir Ezzor province.
A member of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) carries a baby followed by a woman who fled the Islamic State (IS) group's last holdout of Baghouz, in northern Syria's Deir Ezzor province.
Tehran is irritated and concerned by recent talks between Moscow and Riyadh on a mechanism to exert greater control over world oil markets. On Feb. 18, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. “The two leaders praised the high level of
Tehran is irritated and concerned by recent talks between Moscow and Riyadh on a mechanism to exert greater control over world oil markets. On Feb. 18, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. “The two leaders praised the high level of
US-backed Syrian forces handed over to Iraq on Thursday 130 Iraqi ISIS members who were detained in Syria, an Iraqi military spokesman told Agence France Presse. Iraqi security forces have received from the SDF "130 Iraqi ISIS militants," General Yehya Rassoul, a spokesman for Iraq's security media
US-backed Syrian forces handed over to Iraq on Thursday 130 Iraqi ISIS members who were detained in Syria, an Iraqi military spokesman told Agence France Presse. Iraqi security forces have received from the SDF "130 Iraqi ISIS militants," General Yehya Rassoul, a spokesman for Iraq's security media
(International Christian Concern) – Momentum continues to build that Ebrahim Raeesi will likely be appointed as Iran’s next Head of the Judiciary this upcoming summer. A former presidential candidate, a participant in Iran’s 1988 death commissions, and a custodian of Iran’s holiest shrine, his candi
(International Christian Concern) – Momentum continues to build that Ebrahim Raeesi will likely be appointed as Iran’s next Head of the Judiciary this upcoming summer. A former presidential candidate, a participant in Iran’s 1988 death commissions, and a custodian of Iran’s holiest shrine, his candi
In 2011, an Iranian electronic warfare unit took over control of a Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel stealth unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and landed it with minimal damage. Since, then the Iranian regime has refused to return the drone to the U.S. Department of Defense, as Iran stated its airspace wa
In 2011, an Iranian electronic warfare unit took over control of a Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel stealth unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and landed it with minimal damage. Since, then the Iranian regime has refused to return the drone to the U.S. Department of Defense, as Iran stated its airspace wa
Iraq is close to finalizing a deal that will allow it to import Iranian energy despite American sanctions by avoiding the U.S. dollar, an Iraqi official said. "A big delegation came from the Iranian central bank and the idea was proposed to trade with Iran in euros," Abdulkarim Hashim Mustafa, speci
Iraq is close to finalizing a deal that will allow it to import Iranian energy despite American sanctions by avoiding the U.S. dollar, an Iraqi official said. "A big delegation came from the Iranian central bank and the idea was proposed to trade with Iran in euros," Abdulkarim Hashim Mustafa, speci
Iran launched on Friday a three-day annual navy drill in a vast area between the Strait of Hormuz and the Indian Ocean including a sensitive global shipping route. "The drill will be held in the waters of Strait of Hormuz, Oman Sea and the north of the Indian Ocean, covering 2 million square kilomet
Iran launched on Friday a three-day annual navy drill in a vast area between the Strait of Hormuz and the Indian Ocean including a sensitive global shipping route. "The drill will be held in the waters of Strait of Hormuz, Oman Sea and the north of the Indian Ocean, covering 2 million square kilomet
Forty years ago during February, I hired a taxi to take me from my residence in northern Tehran and deliver me to the American Embassy for evacuation from Iran. En route, representatives from the new government interceded on my behalf to allow for safe passage through the Revolutionary Guards.
Forty years ago during February, I hired a taxi to take me from my residence in northern Tehran and deliver me to the American Embassy for evacuation from Iran. En route, representatives from the new government interceded on my behalf to allow for safe passage through the Revolutionary Guards.
The complexly simple pictures shot on an iPhone 7 of mine, by a fellow traveller I met in Shiraz. The photo was slightly altered to enhance its colour palette via Instagram tools.
The complexly simple pictures shot on an iPhone 7 of mine, by a fellow traveller I met in Shiraz. The photo was slightly altered to enhance its colour palette via Instagram tools.
BAGHDAD (AP) — Islamic State fighters facing defeat in Syria are slipping across the border into Iraq, where they are destabilizing the country’s fragile security, U.S. and Iraqi officials say.
BAGHDAD (AP) — Islamic State fighters facing defeat in Syria are slipping across the border into Iraq, where they are destabilizing the country’s fragile security, U.S. and Iraqi officials say.
Moscow (AFP) - A train carrying war "trophies" captured in Syria left Moscow on Saturday on a two-month tour to parade Russia's military gains in the eight-year conflict. The train went on show at Moscow's Kazansky station, before heading to Russian-annexed Crimea. It will then make its way to the R
Moscow (AFP) - A train carrying war "trophies" captured in Syria left Moscow on Saturday on a two-month tour to parade Russia's military gains in the eight-year conflict. The train went on show at Moscow's Kazansky station, before heading to Russian-annexed Crimea. It will then make its way to the R
The waivers that the U.S. government granted to eight countries allowing them to continue to buy oil from Iran expire in May. The Trump administration has struck a determined tone, repeatedly suggesting that the leniency it showed last November will not be extended.
The waivers that the U.S. government granted to eight countries allowing them to continue to buy oil from Iran expire in May. The Trump administration has struck a determined tone, repeatedly suggesting that the leniency it showed last November will not be extended.
When Staff Sergeant Kevyn Solarez waited at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Friday afternoon, he started getting anxious, because he knew he was gaining a new family member in just moments.
When Staff Sergeant Kevyn Solarez waited at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Friday afternoon, he started getting anxious, because he knew he was gaining a new family member in just moments.
Iranian state broadcaster IRIB quoted the country’s President Hassan Rouhani in a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, as saying that tensions between Tehran and Washington were at “a maximum” at present, as Reuters reports.
Iranian state broadcaster IRIB quoted the country’s President Hassan Rouhani in a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, as saying that tensions between Tehran and Washington were at “a maximum” at present, as Reuters reports.
Iraqi forces arrive to take part in a victory celebration after defeating ISIS in Mosul, Iraq July 2, 2017. Reuters. Iraq is ready to cooperate with regional countries on military training and combating ISIS’ ideology, head of Iraqi National Security Falih al-Fayyadh has announced.
Iraqi forces arrive to take part in a victory celebration after defeating ISIS in Mosul, Iraq July 2, 2017. Reuters. Iraq is ready to cooperate with regional countries on military training and combating ISIS’ ideology, head of Iraqi National Security Falih al-Fayyadh has announced.
Nestled among hills just outside of Amman in Wadi Al-Seer is a quaint village filled with ancient stone secrets. Iraq al-Amir, which means “Caves of the Prince” in Arabic, is home to more than 10 caves that have been inhabited by various groups since the Copper Age, as well as the ruins of an Ozyman
Nestled among hills just outside of Amman in Wadi Al-Seer is a quaint village filled with ancient stone secrets. Iraq al-Amir, which means “Caves of the Prince” in Arabic, is home to more than 10 caves that have been inhabited by various groups since the Copper Age, as well as the ruins of an Ozyman
Algeria saw its largest protests ever yesterday in several cities against ailing president Abdelaziz Boutfleika after he announced that he would be running for a fifth term. Calling for the downfall of the regime, protestors echoed the deafening slogans of the Arab Spring eight years ago that brough
Algeria saw its largest protests ever yesterday in several cities against ailing president Abdelaziz Boutfleika after he announced that he would be running for a fifth term. Calling for the downfall of the regime, protestors echoed the deafening slogans of the Arab Spring eight years ago that brough
The U.S. administration’s maximum pressure campaign against Iran can receive a boost when the Paris-based intergovernmental group chaired by the United States, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), meets this week.
The U.S. administration’s maximum pressure campaign against Iran can receive a boost when the Paris-based intergovernmental group chaired by the United States, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), meets this week.
(International Christian Concern) – The fight against ISIS in Syria’s village of Baghouz has led militants to attempt to flee across the border into Iraq. The country’s military has increased the alert level, fearful that the fighters will attempt to regroup in areas previously held by ISIS.
(International Christian Concern) – The fight against ISIS in Syria’s village of Baghouz has led militants to attempt to flee across the border into Iraq. The country’s military has increased the alert level, fearful that the fighters will attempt to regroup in areas previously held by ISIS.
A man walks in a tunnel network running under a mosque in eastern Mosul, Iraq March 9, 2017. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem. ISIS militants facing defeat in Syria are slipping across the border into Iraq, where they are destabilizing the country's fragile security, US and Iraqi officials say.
A man walks in a tunnel network running under a mosque in eastern Mosul, Iraq March 9, 2017. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem. ISIS militants facing defeat in Syria are slipping across the border into Iraq, where they are destabilizing the country's fragile security, US and Iraqi officials say.
Oil prices hovered just below 2019 highs on Thursday, bolstered by OPEC-led supply cuts and U.S. sanctions on Venezuela and Iran.
Oil prices hovered just below 2019 highs on Thursday, bolstered by OPEC-led supply cuts and U.S. sanctions on Venezuela and Iran.
