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Saudi Arabian Official: ‘I Do Not See That Yemen Is Hezbollah’s Business’
Ali Awad Asiri, the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Lebanon, told terrorist group Hezbollah they should not be concerned about Yemen.
Netanyahu at Yad Vashem: Islamic Republic of Iran Is Modern Day Nazi Germany
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a powerful address Wednesday at the beginning of Holocaust Remembrance Day at Israel’s Yad Vashem memorial in Jerusalem.
Gabbard: ‘Many’ In Congress Have ‘Great Concerns’ Over Iran Inspections
Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) said that “many of us” in Congress “still have great concerns” about inspections and verification in the Iran nuclear framework on Wednesday’s “Your World with Neil Cavuto” on the Fox News Channel. “One very critical component
Protests, Controversy as Turkey Breaks Ground on First Power Plant
Turkish authorities broke ground on Tuesday on the Akkuyu nuclear power plant, a project spearheaded by Russian developers that the Turkish government claims is indispensable to the nation’s energy independence.
The 3D View of Iran: Viable Military Option a Must in Nuclear Deal
If anyone understands the Iranian mullahs’ mindset better than most, it is Alireza Jafarzadeh. If anyone misunderstands that mindset better than most, it is President Obama.
UN Imposes Arms Embargo on Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels in Yemen
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday decided to impose an arms embargo on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and their allies, including former President Ali Abdullah Saleh and his son.
Will: Iran Review Bill Revolt ‘Against Presidential Caesarism’
Columnist George Will said the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s passage of a bill requiring Congressional approval on an Iran deal is “an extension of the revival of Congress against presidential Caesarism” on Friday’s “Special Report” on the Fox News Channel.
Iran Holds US Reporter for Months Before ‘Kafkaesque’ Espionage Trial
Washington Post bureau chief Jason Rezaian has been languishing in an Iranian prison cell for nearly nine months, with only the most cursory access to legal counsel. The newspaper reports today that Rezaian is having significant problems being allowed to speak to his attorney, and will remain in prison until his trial begins for “espionage.”
Obama Removes FARC-, Hezbollah-Tied Cuban Regime from State Dept Terror List
The White House announced today that Cuba will be removed from the State Department’s list of state sponsors of terrorism, despite its ties to Marxist, jihadist, and other separatist terrorist organizations. The removal of the state sponsor of terror label is believed to be the beginning of diplomatic relations with Cuba that can lead to the potential establishment of a U.S. embassy in Havana.
Arab Newspaper Hacked by Pro-Houthi ‘Yemen Cyber Army’
The Saudi-owned, London-based Al-Hayat news site was taken over on Monday by hackers that identified themselves as part of a pro-Houthi “Yemen Cyber Army,” in an Arabic message displayed for its readers.
Cotton: Obama ‘Suppressing Domestic Dissent’
Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) said President Obama’s reaction the Sen. John McCain’s (R-AZ) criticism of the Iran framework is “suppressing domestic dissent” in an interview set to broadcast on Tuesday’s “Hugh Hewitt Show.” “Maybe the President, after meeting with Raul
Iraqi PM Meets with Obama, Requests Billions More In Military Aid
Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi is in Washington for his first visit in office, and is scheduled for a meeting with President Obama at which he will request a massive increase in military aid against the Islamic State. A senior Iraqi official told Reuters, “We’re talking about billions here… This is a new approach for us because of the scale of the challenge we have ahead. Mosul and Nineveh province and Anbar will cost us a lot.”
Report: Iran Warned Kenya of Garissa Attack a Week Beforehand
Kenya’s oldest newspaper, The Standard, reports that the Iranian government warned Kenyan officials that the Somali terrorist group Al-Shabaab was planning to attack Garissa University.
UN Delivers Iran Key Leadership Post For ‘Gender Equality’ and ‘Empowerment of Women’
Iran has finally won a top seat on the governing board of the UN Agency For Women despite a woeful record of women’s rights abuses in the country, thanks to a failure by the US and the EU to oppose
World View: Gaza and Israel Prepare for War With Each Other
Gaza prepares for all-out war with Israel; Iran and Qatar give Hamas money and weapons to fight Israel; Israel prepares for war with Hamas in Gaza; Greece denies reports that it’s preparing for a default
Obama’s Pro-Tehran Allies: Stop Bibi and His ‘Pals’ in Congress from Having a Say in Iran Deal
The National Iranian American Council (NIAC), an alleged pro-regime lobbying group based in Washington, D.C., has released an action alert telling its followers, “You Have 24 Hours to Stop Bibi.”
Israel: Iran Boosts Weapon Shipments to Hamas, Hezbollah in Expectation of Lifted Sanctions
The increase in Iranian arms shipments coincides with Monday’s announcement that Russia will reverse an earlier ban and send S-300 missile defense systems to Iran. Israel is concerned Iran will transfer the systems to Lebanon and Syria, allowing Hezbollah to attack Israel with impunity and imperiling Israel’s ability to strike back.
WSJ: US Says Iran Is Trying to Supply Missiles to Houthis in Yemen
The U.S. is widening its role in the Saudi Arabia-led campaign against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, screening military targets and searching vessels for Yemen-bound game-changing weapons from Iran, reports The Wall Street Journal.
Warring Sides in Yemen Blame Each Other for Deteriorating Conditions
The Saudis have blamed the Iranian-backed Houthis for the large number of civilian casualties, while the Iranians and their allies have blamed the Saudis for the same deaths.
NYT’s Friedman: Obama Can See America from ‘the Iranian Perspective’
On Monday’s “Morning Joe” on MSNBC, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman credited President Barack Obama for his handling of the Iranian nuclear deal. According to Friedman, Obama’s abilities to negotiate such a deal comes from his ability to see the
NIAC Director: U.S. Supports Israel Because Jews ‘Are Very Well-Organized Politically’
Representing the National Iranian American Council (NIAC) at an annual anti-Israel convention– which calls for America to terminate its relationship with the Jewish State– NIAC research director Reza Marashi said that Jews in America are responsible for the United States’ endorsement of Israel’s supposed “mistreatment of Palestinians.”
The Nuclear Option: Beauty Queen Barack Negotiates on Behalf of Tehran Mullahs
Just like every other ditzy beauty queen in the history of beauty pageants, President Obama steps across the world stage clutching the giant bouquet of flowers handed him by the Nobel Committee and pivots back and forth, waving mechanically.
Why Were Iranians Celebrating in the Streets of Tehran Last Week?
One short week ago, the world watched as the media presented images and videos of Iranian youth dancing, celebrating and passing out sweets in the streets of Tehran over Foreign Minister Javad Zarif’s announcement of a tentative nuclear framework deal with America that would allegedly “terminate” U.S. and E.U. sanctions on the country.
Many across the globe wondered why.
Iran Wins Seat At UN Women’s Agency
Iran’s deplorable record on women’s rights did not stop the Islamic Republic from winning a seat on UN Women, a United Nations body that was formed in 2010 to promote women’s empowerment and gender equality.
