Iran tells Middle East militias: prepare for proxy war. Top military leader delivers message at Baghdad meeting as tensions rise. The Guardian. May 16, 2019 Iran’s most prominent military leader has recently met Iraqi militias in Baghdad and told them to “prepare for proxy war”, the Guardian has […]
US warships enter Persian Gulf without incident amid soaring Iran tensions American defense officials tell WSJ the guided-missile destroyers’ transit through the Strait of Hormuz was ‘the quietest in a long time’ By AGENCIES and TOI STAFF. May 17, 2019 Two US guided-missile destroyers transited through the Strait of Hormuz without […]
Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of ordering Houthi drone attack on oil pipeline Saudi Arabia accused Iran of ordering the drone attack on oil pumping stations. [Getty] Date of publication: 16 May, 2019. The New Arab. Saudi Arabia’s deputy defence minister, Khalid bin Salman, on Thursday accused Iran of ordering […]
In a war with US, Iran could have these proxies fighting by its side Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad in Gaza have arsenals of rockets aimed into Israel, while tens of thousands of Shiite Muslim fighters across region are beholden to Tehran By AP and TOI STAFF. 17 May 2019, BEIRUT […]
MbS-aligned Saudi newspaper urges ‘surgical strikes’ on Iran Arab News, a mouthpiece of the Saudi regime, is owned by MbS’ brother [AFP] Date of publication: 16 May, 2019. The New Arab A mouthpiece for the Saudi regime published an article on Thursday making an impassioned plea for “decisive, […]
US official: Iranian missiles spotted on boats in Gulf Washington reveals key concern behind military buildup, citing worries over Iranian ‘intent’ in strategic shipping area By AFP16 May 2019. Times of Israel WASHINGTON — A US official said Thursday that Iranian missiles loaded on small boats in the Persian […]
‘No End in Sight’ for Farmers Feeling Pain of Trump’s Trade War. Mike Dorning. Bloomberg•May 14, 2019 (Bloomberg) — American farmers, among Donald Trump’s most loyal supporters, face mounting financial pain from the president’s trade war with China and the growing risk that the damage will outlast the […]
China-US trade war heats up: 3 reasons it won’t cool down anytime soon May 13, 2019 4.32pm EDT. The Conversation The truce in the U.S.-China trade war is in tatters. China said on May 13 that it will impose new tariffs on a range of American goods in retaliation for President Donald […]
Wary of Iran, White House said weighing plan to send 120,000 troops to MidEast. Threats and rumors of wars in diverse places. Proposal by Pentagon officials suggests deployment nearing Gulf War levels if Iran were to expedite nuclear program or target US forces By TOI STAFF and AGENCIES14 May 2019, The […]
U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Urges Response ‘Short of War’ to Gulf Tankers Attack. Rumors and threats of wars in diverse places. Iran was a prime suspect in the sabotage on Sunday although Washington had no conclusive proof, a U.S. official familiar with American intelligence said on Monday […]
