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King Salman approves massive US military deployment for Saudi Arabia’s ‘defense’

Posted on October 13, 2019October 13, 2019By Editor

Saudi Arabia’s king and crown prince have approved the deployment of around 3,000 US troops and equipment to the kingdom, as regional tensions rise and Washington and Riyadh face off against Tehran. … Read More >King Salman approves massive US military deployment for Saudi Arabia’s ‘defense’

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Syria must be free of foreign military presence, Russia should also leave if Damascus no longer needs its help – Putin

Posted on October 12, 2019October 12, 2019By Editor

The territorial integrity of Syria must be fully restored and all foreign forces should withdraw, including Russia if Damascus decides it doesn’t need Moscow’s help anymore, according to President Vladimir Putin. … Read More >Syria must be free of foreign military presence, Russia should also leave if Damascus no longer needs its help – Putin

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Buying US weapons & placing trust in Washington won’t bring security, Zarif warns Saudis

Posted on October 12, 2019October 12, 2019By Editor

If Riyadh is seeking regional security, it should focus on building better relations with its neighbors instead of stockpiling weapons and turning to Washington for guidance, Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said. … Read More >Buying US weapons & placing trust in Washington won’t bring security, Zarif warns Saudis

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Turkey Vows Retaliation For Possible US Economic Sanctions

Posted on October 12, 2019October 12, 2019By Editor

US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin told reporters earlier on Friday that the Trump administration is considering enacting an order that would vastly expand Washington’s’ ability to impose economic sanctions against Ankara over the ongoing military offensive in northern Syria. … Read More >Turkey Vows Retaliation For Possible US Economic Sanctions

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Pentagon sending 2,000+ more troops to ‘assure and enhance defense’ of Saudi Arabia amid tensions with Iran

Posted on October 12, 2019October 12, 2019By Editor

The US is beefing up military might in the Middle East, saying it will send more troops, fighter jets and missile defense systems to Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensions with Iran. … Read More >Pentagon sending 2,000+ more troops to ‘assure and enhance defense’ of Saudi Arabia amid tensions with Iran

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Explosion reported near US outpost in Syria, amid speculation Turkey accidentally shells US special forces

Posted on October 11, 2019October 11, 2019By Editor

A blast occurred near a US military base near Kobane, Syria, according to Reuters. The explosion comes alongside reports that Turkish forces shelled their US counterparts in their anti-Kurdish offensive. … Read More >Explosion reported near US outpost in Syria, amid speculation Turkey accidentally shells US special forces

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Erdogan says Turkey ‘won’t stop’ operation in northern Syria despite ‘threats’ as US warns it can ‘shut down’ Ankara’s economy

Posted on October 11, 2019October 11, 2019By Editor

Turkey’s military will continue its campaign against Kurdish militants in northern Syria despite “threats” from the US and allies, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, insisting the operation targets not Kurds but terrorists. … Read More >Erdogan says Turkey ‘won’t stop’ operation in northern Syria despite ‘threats’ as US warns it can ‘shut down’ Ankara’s economy

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Tehran confirms Iranian tanker hit by 2 projectiles, says attack resulted in oil spill

Posted on October 11, 2019October 11, 2019By Editor

Tehran has confirmed that an Iranian-owned oil tanker, the Sinopa, was attacked in the Red Sea, and that the mysterious strike caused an oil spill. The vessel was reportedly hit by two missiles. … Read More >Tehran confirms Iranian tanker hit by 2 projectiles, says attack resulted in oil spill

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46 injured after Turkish border towns shelled by Kurdish militias from Syria — media

Posted on October 11, 2019October 11, 2019By Editor

At least 46 people were injured and three killed, including an nine-month-old baby, in a series of attacks on Turkish border towns carried out by YPG militias based in Syria, media reports say. … Read More >46 injured after Turkish border towns shelled by Kurdish militias from Syria — media

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IMAGES from northeastern Syria show civilians fleeing Turkish ‘Operation Peace Spring’

Posted on October 10, 2019October 10, 2019By Editor

Turkey’s military operation against Kurdish-led militias in northeastern Syria has triggered a mass exodus of civilians from the combat zone amid heavy air and artillery strikes. … Read More >IMAGES from northeastern Syria show civilians fleeing Turkish ‘Operation Peace Spring’

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