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Israel threatens Iran with ‘own Vietnam in Syria,’ refuses to rule out preemptive strike

Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019By Editor

Ramping up his war-mongering rhetoric, Israel’s defense chief has said Syria can become Iran’s ‘Vietnam’ and vowed to prevent Teheran from gaining a foothold there. It comes after Tel Aviv threatened Iran with a preemptive strike. … Read More >Israel threatens Iran with ‘own Vietnam in Syria,’ refuses to rule out preemptive strike

Rockets hit area near Iraq’s Baghdad airport home to Iraqi military & US forces (VIDEO)

Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019By Editor

Sirens went off near Baghdad International Airport in Iraq amid reports that several explosions have hit the surrounding area. There have been unconfirmed reports of a missile attack. … Read More >Rockets hit area near Iraq’s Baghdad airport home to Iraqi military & US forces (VIDEO)

Netanyahu Threatens Possible Operation in Gaza Strip After Rocket Attacks on Israel

Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019By Editor

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered preparations for a possible military operation against Islamist militants in the Gaza Strip after rockets had been fired at Israel on 7 December. … Read More >Netanyahu Threatens Possible Operation in Gaza Strip After Rocket Attacks on Israel

Netanyahu demands US recognition of Jordan Valley seizure after Washington denies he ever spoke of it with Pompeo

Posted on December 8, 2019December 8, 2019By Editor

The embattled Prime Minister wants Washington to approve of Israel’s further expansion into the Jordan Valley, just days after he urged Donald Trump not to miss a rare chance to back Tel Aviv’s territorial appetites. … Read More >Netanyahu demands US recognition of Jordan Valley seizure after Washington denies he ever spoke of it with Pompeo

Iran unveils budget plan to fend off US sanctions by cutting dependence on oil

Posted on December 8, 2019December 8, 2019By Editor

Tehran will gradually reduce reliance on its oil reserves, ranked the third largest in the world, as it is set to resist the sweeping US sanctions that seek to curb Iranian crude exports to zero. … Read More >Iran unveils budget plan to fend off US sanctions by cutting dependence on oil

‘Nuke aimed at Iran’? Tehran raises alarm after Israel test-fires mystery rocket in broad daylight

Posted on December 7, 2019December 7, 2019By Editor

As the world is abuzz with speculation over Israel’s shadowy “rocket propulsion system” test, Tehran bluntly claimed that the projectile it fired from a base south of Tel Aviv was actually a nuclear-capable missile aimed at Iran. … Read More >‘Nuke aimed at Iran’? Tehran raises alarm after Israel test-fires mystery rocket in broad daylight

‘We must not be strict with them’: Rouhani says protesters charged with minor offenses should be set free

Posted on December 5, 2019December 5, 2019By Editor

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for leniency for protesters who took to the streets over a recent fuel price hike, saying that those who did not commit grave offenses or incited the riots should be pardoned. … Read More >‘We must not be strict with them’: Rouhani says protesters charged with minor offenses should be set free

VIDEO of Christmas market in Damascus shows the side of Syria you won’t see in Western media

Posted on December 5, 2019December 5, 2019By Editor

After almost a decade of war, the very name Syria seems synonymous with conflict and destruction. Yet a short video filmed at a Christmas market in Damascus reveals that peace – and joy – are making a comeback. … Read More >VIDEO of Christmas market in Damascus shows the side of Syria you won’t see in Western media

‘Stumbling block for peace’: UN General Assembly calls on Israel to withdraw from Syria’s Golan Heights

Posted on December 4, 2019December 4, 2019By Editor

The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution demanding that Israel vacate the Golan Heights – Syrian territory it captured in 1967 and has occupied since – arguing its presence in the disputed region is an obstacle to peace. … Read More >‘Stumbling block for peace’: UN General Assembly calls on Israel to withdraw from Syria’s Golan Heights

Israeli Politicians Are All the Same, Peace Not Their Top Priority – Palestinian Political Expert

Posted on December 3, 2019December 3, 2019By Editor

Even if Benjamin Netanyahu leaves Israel’s political arena, peace is nowhere near, believes a Palestinian expert. … Read More >Israeli Politicians Are All the Same, Peace Not Their Top Priority – Palestinian Political Expert