Maritime security firms say a suspicious object has been found on the hull of an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Iraq. ( read original story ...)
U.S. forces in Iraq ‘brace for attack’ on one year anniversary of missile strike that killed top Iran general Qasem Soleimani
One year after U.S. forces assassinated Iranian revered general Qasem Soleimani, a senior official warned Wednesday that the 'threat' coming from Iran is the 'most concerning' yet. ( read original story ...)
U.S., South Korea turning attention to joint exercises, reports say
The United States and South Korea discussed plans for potential military exercises, but the two sides are concerned about the impact of drills on North Korea, according to reports. The United States ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s Zarif says U.S. plotting to fabricate war pretext – Twitter
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif accused the United States on Thursday of trying to fabricate a pretext for attacking Iran, and vowed Tehran would defend itself even though it does not se ... ( read original story ...)
U.N. agency condemns Iran’s execution of child offender
The United Nations Human Rights Office condemned the execution of an Iranian man Thursday for a crime allegedly committed when he was 16 years old. ( read original story ...)
Mohammad Hassan Rezaiee: UN condemns Iran over ‘juvenile execution’
The UN has condemned the execution by Iran of a man for a crime he allegedly committed when he was 16 years old. Its human rights office said that Mohammad Hassan Rezaiee, aged 30, was put to death on ... ( read original story ...)
Iran implicates UK firm, US base in Germany in Soleimani killing
Allegations come amid rising tensions as Iran’s FM accuses President Trump of aiming to fabricate ‘pretext for war’. ( read original story ...)
Yemeni PM accuses rebels, Iran of deadly Aden airport blast
Yemen’s prime minister has renewed accusations that the country's Shiite rebels and Iran were responsible for the deadly explosion at the airport in the southern city of Aden the previous day ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Sees Likely Plot Afoot to Fabricate Pretext for U.S. War
Iran’s foreign minister said he had intelligence indicating a plot to create an excuse for war with the U.S., days before the anniversary of the killing of military commander Qassem Soleimani that has ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Could Still Start a Last-Ditch War With Iran
A final grand distraction before the president is forced to relinquish his office is a real danger that deserves serious attention. ( read original story ...)