White House confirms Al Qaeda leader in Yemen killed by airstrike
The White House on Thursday confirmed the death of the leader of an Al Qaeda-linked group during an airstrike in Yemen last month.
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Iran vows support for Palestinian resistance to peace plan
The new leader of the Iranian Quds Force who is stepping into the shoes of slain terrorist mastermind Qassem Soleimani has met with Palestinian leaders to assure them that Iran will do everything in its power to oppose the recently released ‘Deal of the Century’ peace plan.
US Believes Al Qaeda Leader in Yemen ‘Likely’ Killed by Airstrike, Source Says
U.S. officials believe the leader of Al Qaeda’s affiliate in Yemen was ‘likely’ killed by an American airstrike earlier this month, a well-placed source told Fox News Friday.
House passes ‘progressive’ defense bill, 377-48
In a strong bipartisan vote, the House passed a compromise defense policy bill that authorizes a new Space Force and $738 billion for the Pentagon, but a small but vocal group of Democrats voted against it because of the absence of new war powers restrictions, arms control language and border wall mandates. The vote was 377-48.
U.S. Hits Iran With More Sanctions, Hopes For Prisoner Talks
The United States has hit Iran with new sanctions targeting several transport firms it accused of transporting lethal aid from Iran to Yemen and proliferating weapons of mass destruction.
US officials release photos of ‘significant cache’ of Iranian missile parts captured
U.S. officials released photos Thursday of the missile parts intercepted by military personnel believed to be from Iran headed to Yemen.
Iranian missile parts headed to Yemen captured by US Navy warship, officials say
U.S. officials confirmed to Fox News on Wednesday that a U.S. Navy warship has intercepted a ‘significant cache’ of what is thought to be missile parts from Iran headed to rebels in Yemen.
IAF chief: Security challenges posed by Iran becoming more complex
Amid the backdrop of the threat of Iranian cruise missiles, Tehran’s influence in the Syrian civil war, and its proxy in Yemen, the Houthi rebel group, Israel Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin on Wednesday said, ‘The security challenge is becoming more complex. In addition to the missiles and rockets, there are also attack drones and cruise missiles now.’
Netanyahu says Iran seeking to fire missiles at Israel from Yemen
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Monday that Iran is seeking to develop and deploy guided weapons that can strike any point in the Middle East, including placing them in Yemen to strike Israel.
Iran not ‘drawing back’ militarily after Saudi attack – U.S. admiral
Iran has not drawn back to a less threatening military posture in the region following the Sept. 14 attack on Saudi Arabia, the top U.S. admiral in the Middle East told Reuters, suggesting persistent concern despite a lull in violence.
Economic war against Iran culminates in ‘highest ever sanctions imposed on a country,’ says Trump
The US has taken its sanctions campaign against Iran to unseen heights as the possibility of a meeting between President Trump and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani disappeared at the UN General Assembly this week.
Iran asks West to leave Persian Gulf as tensions heightened
Iran’s president called Sunday on Western powers to leave the security of the Persian Gulf to regional nations led by Tehran, criticizing a new U.S.-led coalition patrolling the region’s waterways as nationwide parades showcased the Islamic Republic’s military arsenal.
Hezbollah says Iran would destroy Saudi Arabia in any war
Lebanon’s Hezbollah warned Saudi Arabia on Friday against betting on a war against Iran because it would destroy the kingdom and said Riyadh and the United Arab Emirates should halt the conflict in Yemen to protect themselves.
Saudi-led coalition launches operation near Yemeni port city Hodeida
Saudi state media said that the Saudi-led military coalition launched the operation against ‘remote controlled’ boats early Friday near Hodeida.
Saudi defense ministry: Attacks “unquestionably sponsored by Iran”
The Saudi defense ministry presented evidence Wednesday that Iran was behind an attack over the weekend on its largest oil facility, though it said a launch point had not yet been determined.
Pompeo says attack was ‘act of war’ on Saudi Arabia, seeks coalition
The United States wants to build a coalition of European and Arab partners to deter Iran after an attack on Saudi Arabia that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo described on Wednesday as ‘an act of war’ against the world’s top oil exporter.
Saudis Say Weapons Debris Proves Iran Behind Oil Attack, U.S. Denounces ‘Act Of War’
Saudi Arabia has put on a display of drone and missile fragments that it said showed a weekend attack targeting the kingdom’s crucial oil industry was ‘unquestionably sponsored by Iran.’
US evidence points to Iran-Iraq launch site for missile attack on Saudi oil facility
US officials revealed evidence Sunday that an attack Saturday on a Saudi oil field and refinery did not come from Yemen as originally supposed.
US blames Iran for Yemeni rebel attack on Saudi oil facility
Yemeni rebels struck an oil field and a facility in Saudi Arabia Saturday that the Saudi Aramco said was the biggest in the world.
Pentagon chief blames Iran for ‘unprecedented attack’ on Saudi oil facilities as military considers options
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper blamed Iran for a series of coordinated attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities following a meeting at the White House to brief President Trump on the situation, saying that the Pentagon was considering its options.