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Damage control: Trump admin backtracking on threat to target Iran’s ‘cultural sites’ after international outrage

Posted on January 6, 2020January 6, 2020By Editor

US administration officials are scrambling to walk back Donald Trump’s suggestion that he would target Iranian cultural sites by denying that he ever made the threat, even after he doubled down. … Read More >Damage control: Trump admin backtracking on threat to target Iran’s ‘cultural sites’ after international outrage

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War over Iran already raging on Twitter: users call for Trump ban, claim suspension over ‘No war on Iran’ image

Posted on January 6, 2020January 6, 2020By Editor

Twitter’s dubious enforcement of its own rules is back in the spotlight after Trump threatened to strike Iran and destroy Iranian cultural treasures. Trump’s tweet remains, but many wonder whether it’s prohibited speech. … Read More >War over Iran already raging on Twitter: users call for Trump ban, claim suspension over ‘No war on Iran’ image

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‘Brand new beautiful equipment’ heading Iran’s way to hit harder ‘than ever before’: Trump goes hyperbolic on Twitter

Posted on January 6, 2020January 6, 2020By Editor

Hours after threatening to destroy 52 Iranian sites, President Trump went back on Twitter to brag about two trillion dollars’ worth of ‘beautiful’ US military hardware, which he expects will carry out the destruction. … Read More >‘Brand new beautiful equipment’ heading Iran’s way to hit harder ‘than ever before’: Trump goes hyperbolic on Twitter

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Democrats to introduce House resolution limiting Trump’s military actions against Iran

Posted on January 6, 2020January 6, 2020By Editor

The House will vote on a resolution to restrict Donald Trump’s ability to wage war against Iran, Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said, arguing that Congress must prevent the White House from endangering American lives. … Read More >Democrats to introduce House resolution limiting Trump’s military actions against Iran

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Mother of all ironies: US veterans are returning to Vietnam ‘for a better life’

Posted on January 6, 2020January 6, 2020By Editor

It sounds almost unbelievable, but a number of US citizens are deciding to cash out of the elusive ‘American dream’ as they settle down in foreign places, such as Vietnam, where many of them were once loathed as invaders. … Read More >Mother of all ironies: US veterans are returning to Vietnam ‘for a better life’

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Trump says US will strike 52 Iranian sites ‘VERY FAST & VERY HARD’ if Tehran moves to avenge general’s death

Posted on January 5, 2020January 5, 2020By Editor

US President Donald Trump says the US military has identified 52 sites of importance to Iran and its culture, which its ready to strike if Tehran targets US citizens or assets to avenge the killing of its top general. … Read More >Trump says US will strike 52 Iranian sites ‘VERY FAST & VERY HARD’ if Tehran moves to avenge general’s death

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3,000 more US troops headed to Middle East after Baghdad strike that killed Soleimani

Posted on January 3, 2020January 3, 2020By Editor

Another 3,000 US airborne troops will be deploying to Kuwait, to join the 750 already there, even as Washington warned Americans to leave Iraq after the airstrike that assassinated a top Iranian general. … Read More >3,000 more US troops headed to Middle East after Baghdad strike that killed Soleimani

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US State Dept tells Americans to leave Iraq ‘immediately’ after assassination of Soleimani

Posted on January 3, 2020January 3, 2020By Editor

The US State Department is calling on all US citizens to “depart Iraq immediately” in advice issued on Friday, in the wake of the US killing of key Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani. … Read More >US State Dept tells Americans to leave Iraq ‘immediately’ after assassination of Soleimani

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Pentagon chief threatens Iran with ‘pre-emptive action’ if embassy attacks continue

Posted on January 2, 2020January 2, 2020By Editor

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper has warned that he will take “preemptive action” to “protect US forces” if he receives word of attacks by Iran or its “proxy forces,” claiming to have indications of such attacks in the future. … Read More >Pentagon chief threatens Iran with ‘pre-emptive action’ if embassy attacks continue

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‘Fear of the unknown’: Mystery drones seen hovering over Colorado & Nebraska leave residents spooked

Posted on January 2, 2020January 2, 2020By Editor

Enigmatic drones spotted flying in the skies over Colorado and Nebraska are making citizens quite uneasy, but local and federal authorities so far have no answers, launching probes into who or what is behind the unmarked craft. … Read More >‘Fear of the unknown’: Mystery drones seen hovering over Colorado & Nebraska leave residents spooked