Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea CHRISTOPHER BODEEN. Associated Press•July 1, 2019 BEIJING (AP) — A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce […]
Iran says it has breached uranium stockpile limit set by nuclear deal Iran had recently quadrupled its production of low-enriched uranium Date of publication: 1 July, 2019. The New Arab Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Monday that Iran has exceeded a limit on its enriched uranium reserves set […]
Civilians among ’15 killed’ in Israeli airstrikes on Iranian sites in Syria Smoke rises following the Israeli airstrike on the Damascus area Date of publication: 1 July, 2019. The New Arab Israeli warplanes attacked military positions in central Syria early on Monday killing nine fighters and six civilians, […]
US sends F-22 fighters to Middle East amid tensions with Iran By Brad Lendon, CNN. Updated 12:00 AM ET, Sat June 29, 2019 Hong Kong (CNN) The United States Air Force has dispatched top-of-the-line F-22 stealth fighters to Qatar for the first time as it beefs up its forces […]
Saudi Arabia says Iran has created “very grave” situation in the region The kingdom is consulting with allies on next steps, says minister Reuters Thursday 20 June 2019 Iran has created a grave situation and jeopardised global oil supplies with its aggressive behaviour, Saudi Arabia’s minister of state […]
Trump Approved Military Strikes Against Iran but Pulled Back After Planes Were in Air, Report Says The order to halt attacks on Iranian radar and missile batteries came after intense debate at White House, NYT reports ■ Iranian officials say Trump warned of attack via Oman, called for […]
Blog note. Jesus indicated that ‘fearful sights’ (various natural disasters) would occur leading up to the time known as the Tribulation and Great Tribulation (a combined seven year period of great destruction on earth). Although these types of things have occurred in the past for centuries and thousands […]
You’ll soon find out’ if US retaliates after Iran shoots down drone, Trump warns USA TODAY•June 20, 2019 U.S.-Iranian tensions heightened Thursday when Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shot down a U.S. surveillance drone, a bold strike that drew a stern warning from President Donald Trump and prompted top Pentagon officials to formulate […]
