U.S.-Turkey relations tense over purchase of S-400

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reiterated the American position vis-à-vis the Turkish acquisition of Russia's sophisticated S-400 surface-to-air Missile Defense System. "We are continuing to have conversations. I think the…

Israel continues to confront Iran in Syria

Prime Minister Netanyahu took the opportunity to respond to all international condemnations by reemphasizing Israel's appreciation and support of U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the…

UNSC meeting on Golan Heights concludes with condemnation

The United Nations Security Council convened to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to sign a proclamation, officially recognizing Israel's 1981 assertion of sovereignty over the Golan Heights. The meeting,…

Iran: no chance of compromise with U.S.

President Hassan Rouhani declared that there is no chance of negotiations or compromise with the United States, because Washington is allegedly seeking to topple the Ayatollah regime. In a televised…

Iran attests to great risk of war with Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that "an historic change of great importance to Israel" took place during last week's Warsaw summit, in which "Arab states with whom (Israel) does not…

Iranian forces integrate in Iraqi defense establishment

The powerful Iranian-backed PMF, Popular Mobilization Forces, has reportedly become an integral part of the Iraqi defense forces, assuming positions, among others, along the country's border with Syria. According to…