Tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia have reached a boiling point after Iranian protesters set fire to the Saudi embassy. The protesters attacked the embassy following Saudi Arabia’s execution of prominent Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr. […]
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Crude Oil Prices Drop Below $35 Per Barrel In NY For First Time Since 2009
Oil prices continue to take a beating with the cost of a barrel plummeting to below $35 a barrel in New York for the first time since February 19, 2009. Oil futures have fallen to […]
Iraqis Are Asserting That U.S. Is Supporting ISIS Rather Than Fighting Them
In Iraq, the military and civilians alike believe that somehow, the United States is in collusion with ISIS – providing the terrorist state with supplies and help. Although the theory seems absurd, the suspicion runs […]
Iran Didn’t Even Sign The Nuclear Agreement, Making It Worthless
It turns out that the highly applauded Iranian nuclear agreement might have been totally worthless. In a boneheaded move, President Barack Obama did not require the Iranian leaders to sign the deal. To make matters […]
France Refuses To Meet With Iran Unless Wine Is Served
Iran and France are at odds over the menu that should be served during a meeting between Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and French President François Hollande. At the center of the dispute is wine – […]
European Authorities Finally Take Action Against Iranian Hacker Group
In the first major operation against Iran since Tehran signed a nuclear treaty, European officials and authorities took action to terminate a cyber espionage operation with ties to Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard. The operation was […]
Iran Just Violated Nuke Deal With Purchased Airline To Help Syria And Russia
In a violation of a recent deal that was supposed to limit Iran’s military activity, the country has purchased a large passenger jet from Great Britain so that it can fly troops in and out […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Claims ‘Death To America’ Doesn’t Mean Death To America
The often-repeated phrase by Iranian leaders of “Death to America,” is not directed at its people, but its political decisions, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claimed on Tuesday, ahead of the anniversary to the U.S. embassy hostage […]
Illegitimate KFC In Iran Was Shut Down For Being Too American
An Illegitimate KFC restaurant that opened in the Iranian capital city of Tehran was shut down almost immediately after it opened. The restaurant was referred to by many as the “first American branch of its […]
U.S. Raises Concerns Over Iranian Ballistic Missile Test After Nuclear Deal
An October 11 ballistic missile launch by Iran has raised the concern of the U.S. and its allies, the first such test since the so-called “P5+1” nuclear deal was reached in July of this year. […]
Iran Releases Photos Of Massive Missile Stockpile In Underground Facility
Iran has released photographs from the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), showing a major stockpile of the country’s missiles. The photographs show a tunnel that was reportedly dug 1,640 feet underneath […]
Russian Backed Syrian Forces Launch Strategic Raids Against Homs Rebels
Russian military intervention in Syria continued on Thursday as Russian jets backed Syrian troops and their allies and attacked rebel-held cities. The alliance targeted a strategic area filled with rebels that oppose Syrian President Bashar […]
Airlines Warned Of Dangers After Russian Missiles Strike Syria
Commercial Airlines have received warnings from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) about the potential danger of flying over Iran, Iraq and the Caspian Sea after Russian warships launched missiles against Syrian targets. However, the […]
Iran Tests Precison Missile Capable Of Bombing Neighbor State Israel
Iran successfully tested its first ever precision guided ballistic missile with a range capability to strike its regional enemy Israel. The testing of the missile is expected to result in increased tensions in the Middle […]
Russian Volunteer Troops Will Soon Hit The Ground In Syria
Russia’s involvement in the Syrian war continues to intensify as Russian officials indicate that “voluntary” ground troops will soon enter the region to complement the current airstrikes. The increasing number of Russian airstrikes continue to […]
Iran Nuclear Deal Critics Doubt U.S Can Enforce Remaining Sanctions
In the wake of concerns that the nuclear deal with Iran could boost its military capabilities, Obama administration officials have denied that the U.S. government has not strictly enforced arms sanctions against the middle east […]
U.S. and Russia Spin Their Own Syrian Narratives
Following the start of Russia’s military offensive in Syria Wednesday, Russian propaganda machines fired up alongside those in the U.S. as each side attempted to paint the other in a bad light. The U.S. claims […]
Demands For Russia To Stop Involvement In Syria Grow After Bombings Continue
Russia has unleashed airstrikes against Syria for the third day in a row on Friday, and many Western leaders are quickly growing tired of the country’s involvement in the region. Russia claims that it is […]
United States And Allies Demand That Russia Stop Airstrikes In Syria
It is well known that the United States and its allies support Syrian rebels in their quest to remove Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from power. As Russia does not support this goal, the alliance has […]
U.S. Accuses Russia Of Not Using Precision Weapons in Syria And Targeting Rebel Areas Instead Of ISIS
In an attempt to bring Russia under international condemnation following the start of its air campaign in Syria Wednesday, the U.S. Air Force pointed out that the Russia’s lack of precision-guided weapons would lead to […]
Iranian Forces Join Russian Air Fighters To Help Embattled Assad In Syria
Hundreds of Iranian troops have made their way to Syria to fight alongside President Bashar al-Assad’s troops. The Iranian military offensive comes in the wake of the first Russian airstrike in Syria against anti-Assad rebel […]
Iranian Officials Threaten Saudi Arabia As Hajj Death Toll Rises To 464
Iran is claiming that the number of its citizens killed in the recent Hajj tragedy near the holy city of Mecca, has nearly doubled to what had been reported earlier. Iranian TV reports say the […]
Russia’s Motives In Syria Continue To Be Questioned
Russia launched its second day of airstrikes in Syria on Thursday and United States officials continue to question Russia’s true motives in employing the bombing campaign. On Wednesday, United States Defense Secretary Ashton Carter expressed […]
Iranian Minister’s Handshake With Obama Infuriates Iran
The Iranian foreign minister’s greeting of U.S. President Barrack Obama has stirred deep hatred and anger in the Iranian administration. Iran continues to declare the U.S. their “enemy number one” and U.S. President Barrack Obama […]
Iranian General Warns Enemies After A Satellite And Aircraft Deal With Russia
Today, a high ranking Iranian official warned that Iran will deliver a “crushing response” to any nation that “attempts” to wage war against it. Although this is appears to be the usual Iranian beating-of-chest war […]
Iran To Sue Saudi Arabia Over Hajj Pilgrimage Deaths
Iranian officials say they will use international legal resources to sue Saudi Arabia over the 717 deaths that resulted from a Haj pilgrimage stampede near the holy city of Mecca on Thursday, according to Iranian […]
Iranian President Claims His Country Is The Most Capable Of Fighting ISIS
Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has proclaimed that his country is best suited to deal with terror organization ISIS. The ruler, referring to previous acts by Iran that served to help other Middle East nations experiencing […]
Iranian President Takes To Twitter Offering Surprising Best Wishes To Israeli People
In a surprising gesture and rare display of humanity Iranian President Hassan Rouhani took to Twitter on Monday in order to send a New Year greeting to Jewish people, saying that he hopes they all […]
Iran To Soon Allow UN Weapons Inspectors At Its Secret Nuclear Facilities
As the Iran nuclear deal moves forward, UN nuclear inspectors will soon witness Iranian technicians taking samples from one of their key military facilities. This action is part of a confidential agreement between the IAEA […]
Even With Nuclear Deal Don’t Expect American Trade With Iran Any Time Soon
The expected implementation of the Iran nuclear may see American foodies being able to enjoy Iranian caviar as sanctions that have blocked the import of Iranian goods are lifted, but according to experts, investment opportunities […]