In labeling the killings as a warmongering blunder and not a deterrent against the threat posed by Iran, one must also consider the sequence of events that escalated the tensions. Keep Reading
Mayor notes "Iranian proxies have previously scouted out in New York City targets – Hezbollah, in particular." Keep Reading
Secretary of State said that "the risk of doing nothing was enormous," and "the intelligence community made that assessment" before President Trump ordered the strike. Keep Reading
Iraqi state TV said the convoy of Soleimani and Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis was hit by an airstrike in the pre-dawn hours Friday at Baghdad airport, killing both. Keep Reading
"Approximately 750 soldiers will deploy to the region immediately, and additional forces from the IRF are prepared to deploy over the next several days," Esper said. Keep Reading
The United States faces growing isolation in Iraq, with politicians and security officials unsure if they want to stand up to Iranian-backed protestors on behalf of U.S. safety. Keep Reading
Mob did not breach the interior of the compound but prompted the evacuation of the U.S. ambassador and embassy staff, according to Iraqi officials. Keep Reading
The proposed bill and the sanctions should signal a positive shift across the international community’s efforts to rally public condemnation in lending credibility to victims' claims in the face of the Assad regime’s atrocities. Keep Reading
"WE NEED TO ACT NOW," blares panel, as "America’s companies are fighting a cyber war they cannot win." Keep Reading
A day Xiyue Wang's wife and son "long hoped for," but "this news is bittersweet," said Bob Levinson's family. Keep Reading
There have been nine rocket attacks on or in the vicinity of Iraqi facilities that host US troops in the last five weeks with the most recent one taking place on Monday. Keep Reading
A Navy warship has seized a “significant cache” of suspected Iranian guided missile parts headed to rebels in Yemen, U.S. officials said Wednesday, marking the first time that such sophisticated components have been taken en route to the war there. Keep Reading
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, with one-fifth of the world’s energy supply transiting through the strait annually. Keep Reading
Another point of concern to the United States and our allies is Iran's rapid progress in advancing its UAV capabilities. Iran sees these as versatile platforms for a variety of missions. Keep Reading
The continuing rise of state-backed hackers has been one of the most dramatic cybersecurity developments of recent years. And now it seems a new set of countries are keen to use the same tactics. Keep Reading
Bob Levinson, who served six years with the DEA and 22 at the FBI before his retirement, disappeared on Kish Island, a visa-free zone in Iran, on March 9, 2007. Keep Reading
FASTCENT Marines work with U.S. partners and allies to protect personnel and property while simultaneously ensuring freedom of navigation in international waterways. Keep Reading
The networks comprised pages and groups on Facebook and Instagram that were “engaging in inauthentic behavior” regarding elections. Keep Reading
An Iranian hacking group was itself hacked by a Russian group to spy on multiple countries, UK and US intelligence agencies have revealed. Keep Reading
On September 30, Syria and Iraq reopened their main border crossing between al-Bukamal and al-Qaim, which had been formally closed for five years. Keep Reading