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Trump says US won’t protect Germany as it ‘pays Russia billions for energy’ in 1st tweet after Pentagon announces troop withdrawal

Posted on July 30, 2020July 30, 2020By Editor

US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to pull out almost 12,000 troops from Germany by invoking its gas imports from Russia. Washington has recently ramped up its efforts to block the deliveries. … Read More >Trump says US won’t protect Germany as it ‘pays Russia billions for energy’ in 1st tweet after Pentagon announces troop withdrawal

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Berlin says US ‘weakening NATO’ & shooting itself in the foot as 12,000 troops set to withdraw from Germany

Posted on July 30, 2020July 30, 2020By Editor

The planned US troop withdrawal from Germany will not help Washington advance its goals in Europe but will do exactly the opposite, the head of the Bundestag’s foreign affairs committee has warned. … Read More >Berlin says US ‘weakening NATO’ & shooting itself in the foot as 12,000 troops set to withdraw from Germany

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Thousands of US troops to begin moving out of Germany within weeks – Pentagon chief

Posted on July 30, 2020July 30, 2020By Editor

The US will begin redeploying troops stationed in Germany within weeks, Defense Secretary Mark Esper has said. Some 12,000 troops will move – around half will be brought home, and half will move to European countries like Italy. … Read More >Thousands of US troops to begin moving out of Germany within weeks – Pentagon chief

Taliban announces three-day ceasefire for Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha – but vows to retaliate if attacked

Posted on July 29, 2020July 29, 2020By Editor

In a rare peace gesture, Taliban militants have said they will not conduct any “operations” for three days starting on Friday, to let their fighters mark one of the holiest Muslim holidays following a recent upsurge of violence. … Read More >Taliban announces three-day ceasefire for Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha – but vows to retaliate if attacked

Rockets Hit Base of US-Led Coalition in Iraq, No Casualties Reported

Posted on July 25, 2020July 25, 2020By Editor

The day before, a convoy carrying supplies to a US base in southern Iraq was targeted by two roadside bombs, Turkish media reported, citing an Iraqi police captain. … Read More >Rockets Hit Base of US-Led Coalition in Iraq, No Casualties Reported

Ayatollah Khamenei Hints Iran Yet to Strike ‘Reciprocal Blow’ Against US Over Soleimani Killing

Posted on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020By Editor

The January 3 drone strike assassination of Revolutionary Guards Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad brought Iran and the US to the brink of war, with Tehran responding with missile strikes on two US bases in Iraq, causing traumatic brain injuries among over 100 US troops. … Read More >Ayatollah Khamenei Hints Iran Yet to Strike ‘Reciprocal Blow’ Against US Over Soleimani Killing

US Serviceman Dies in Syria Presumably Not as Result of Combat Operations

Posted on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020By Editor

A US serviceman serving with the US-led international coalition died in Syria on Tuesday, presumably not as a result of combat operations, according to a statement from Operation Inherent Resolve. … Read More >US Serviceman Dies in Syria Presumably Not as Result of Combat Operations

Video Reportedly Shows Scene of Deadly Accident Which Took Life of US Servicemember in Syria

Posted on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020By Editor

The accident took place in al-Hasakah, an oil-rich region in northeastern Syria contested by the Syrian government, US-sponsored Kurdish forces, Turkey-backed militants and Daesh (ISIS)* remnants. … Read More >Video Reportedly Shows Scene of Deadly Accident Which Took Life of US Servicemember in Syria

Coalition Commander Refuses to Reveal Number of US Troops in Syria to Conceal Capabilities

Posted on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020By Editor

Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve Deputy Commander Kenneth Ekman refused during a press briefing on Wednesday to provide the number of US troops in Syria in order to protect any insight on the their capabilities in that country. … Read More >Coalition Commander Refuses to Reveal Number of US Troops in Syria to Conceal Capabilities

Photos: US-Made ‘Ninja Bomb’ Reportedly Used Again in Strike on Northern Syria

Posted on July 22, 2020July 22, 2020By Editor

New reports out of the Middle East allege that the use of the US’ sword-carrying Hellfire R9-X “ninja bomb” has increased in recent weeks, and that it was most recently used in a Monday attack on alleged terrorists in northern Syria. … Read More >Photos: US-Made ‘Ninja Bomb’ Reportedly Used Again in Strike on Northern Syria