Tag: Syria
Iran continues efforts to surround Israel with missiles and hostile forces
Iran is facing severe economic pressure due to U.S. sanctions, yet recent reports indicate that the Islamic Republic is still investing significant resources in building up attack capabilities throughout the Middle East, with a...
New Pentagon leader Esper faces steadily rising tensions with Iran
After more than six months without a permanent U.S. Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper, who previously served as acting U.S. Defense Secretary and U.S. Secretary of the Army, was confirmed on Tuesday to lead...
Netanyahu speaks with Putin as Iran breaks nuclear deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday concerning the ongoing situation regarding Syria, Iran and bilateral relations.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Netanyahu took the opportunity to express...
Massive Cyprus explosion thought to be connected to Israeli airstrikes in Syria
The possibility of a misdirected Israeli or Syrian missile were among the numerous theories floated as to the cause of a loud explosion and large fire in Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus on Monday morning.
Initial reports...
Bolton meets Netanyahu in Jerusalem ahead of historic security meeting
U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton landed in Jerusalem on Saturday ahead of a tripartite summit of top security officials from Israel, the United States and Russia on Sunday.
While the meeting between Bolton, Israeli...
Netanyahu reveals Israel is carrying out preemptive strikes against Iran and Hezbollah in Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged on Wednesday that the Jewish state was carrying out preemptive attacks against enemy targets, such as Iran and Hezbollah, in Syria.
“The chain of tests that we are dealing...
Israel bombs Syrian anti-aircraft battery following attack on Israeli warplane
The Israel Defense Forces has confirmed that it launched a strike against a Syrian anti-aircraft battery on Monday night, after the battery fired on an Israeli fighter jet flying a routine mission over northern...
Russia and Iran in ‘hectic race’ for the future of war-torn Syria
In a scathing April 22 column in the Syrian daily Al-Watan, which is affiliated with the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad, Rif’at Ibrahim Al-Badawi accused Syria allies Russia and Iran of individually pressuring Syria...
Has the body of Israeli hero Eli Cohen been recovered?
The Syrian opposition recently issued reports according to which the remains of Israeli spy Eli Cohen have been delivered to the Russians, in preparation for their return to Israel. The reports also gave details...
Russia positions itself as ‘final judge’ in Syria amid escalating Israeli-Iranian tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been engaged in a flurry of discussions recently, at least some of which are likely tied to Iranian activities in Syria.
The meetings come...