Russia says Australia's commitment to a rules-based world order cannot be taken seriously following the release of damning findings of alleged war crimes committed by special forces in Afghanistan. ( read original story ...)
U.S. military in Iraq, Syria & fight against …
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Politics updates: Ex-US military chief fears Iran scientists’ assassination hurts Biden’s diplomatic hopes
Retired senior military officials Michael Mullen and William McRaven worry the assassination of an Iranian nuclear scientist will heighten tensions. ( read original story ...)
What the death of Iran’s top nuclear scientist could mean for Biden
The assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh could set off a tinder box of violence between Iran, Israel and the US -- and put the incoming Biden administration in a tight spot when it comes to resetting ... ( read original story ...)
Iran under intense pressure over how to respond to top scientist’s brazen killing
The assassination of a top nuclear scientist comes at a fragile moment for Iran's government, which must balance calls for vengeance even as it waits for Biden to take office. ( read original story ...)
Another Bold Strike Against Iran
The killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh demonstrates Israel’s capabilities and constrains Biden’s options. ( read original story ...)
Iran to give a ‘calculated’ response to nuclear scientist killing, says official
Iran will give a "calculated and decisive" response to the killing of its top nuclear scientist, said a top adviser to Iran's supreme leader, while a hardline newspaper suggested Tehran's revenge ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Vows to Avenge Slain Nuclear Scientist, Says It Won’t Be Lured Into Conflict
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani appeared to rule out immediate retaliation while accusing Israel of attempting to sow chaos, as Tehran weighs possible diplomatic re-engagement with the Biden ... ( read original story ...)
Iran’s top nuclear scientist stayed in shadows but his work was uncovered
Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, who was killed on Friday, led a life of such secrecy that even his age was under wraps but much about the clandestine nuclear weapons programme he is believed to ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s military campaign beyond its borders powered by homemade armed drones
Drones helped shift Libya’s civil war in Turkey’s favor and aided Azerbaijan, Ankara’s ally, in prevailing over Armenian forces. ( read original story ...)