20 Apr 2020

Iran Coronavirus Outbreak: Mullahs Fear an Uprising While MEK Intensifies Regime’s Infightings

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Iran Protests, November 2019-file photo The People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) announced on Sunday the death toll of the coronavirus has surpassed 32,200. The MEK’s revelation and the regime’s corruption and deadlock in handling the crisis have intensified the regime’s fear of an uprising and the mullahs’ infighting.   In this regard, the regime’s First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri said: “This country has … Read More
13 Apr 2020

Will Turkey soon have more coronavirus cases than Iran?

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Turkish riot police stand guard in front of the Iranian Consulate during a protest against Iran’s role in Aleppo, in Istanbul – (photo credit: REUTERS) Turkey’s pro-government media has been trying to spin the coronavirus as an Ankara victory for … Read More
8 Apr 2020

Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia warns it may reach up to 200,000 infections

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In a rare televised address, the health minister said some people were not taking the danger of infection seriously. The coronavirus could eventually infect between 10,000 and 200,000 people in Saudi Arabia, the kingdom’s health minister has said, urging the public to … Read More
3 Apr 2020

Trump says Iran planning ‘sneak attack’ on US troops, assets in Iraq

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President Trump said Wednesday that Iran is planning a “sneak attack” on U.S. troops or “assets” in Iraq, warning the country will pay a “heavy price” if this happens. The president made the abrupt announcement in a tweet Wednesday afternoon, coming amid lingering … Read More
31 Mar 2020

Here’s what coronavirus-hit Iran might do to wreak havoc in the region

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The confluence of hard-hitting sanctions on the country and Iran’s floundering theocracy frustrated an adequate response to the pandemic. Iranian people wear protective masks to prevent contracting a coronavirus, in Tehran, Iran February 29, 2020     (photo credit: REUTERS) Iran … Read More
21 Mar 2020

Iran warns virus could kill ‘millions’ in Islamic Republic

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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran issued its most dire warning yet Tuesday about the new coronavirus ravaging the country, suggesting “millions” could die in the Islamic Republic if people keep traveling and ignore health guidance. A state TV journalist who … Read More
13 Mar 2020

Iran warned not to mess with U.S. as CENTCOM spotlights ‘enormous’ firepower of nearby carriers

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“U.S. Central Command is well postured to defend our forces around the region and to respond to any further aggression against our forces,” the combatant command tweeted March 13, 2020. The remark comes in conjunction with the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and the … Read More
9 Mar 2020

Oil crashes by most since 1991 as Saudi Arabia launches price war

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New York (CNN Business) Oil prices suffered a historic collapse overnight after Saudi Arabia shocked the market by launching a price war against onetime ally Russia. US oil prices crashed as much as 34% to a four-year low of $27.34 a barrel as … Read More
3 Mar 2020

All U.S. troops to withdraw from Afghanistan under peace deal

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‘Conditions-based’ withdrawal will be complete in 14 months if Taliban keep commitments. U.S. peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, left, and Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban group’s top political leader, shake hands after signing a peace agreement between Taliban and U.S. … Read More
2 Mar 2020

Adviser to Iran’s Supreme leader dies from coronavirus, as other top officials infected

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An adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died from the new coronavirus, as other top officials in the country are confirmed to be infected, according to multiple reports on Monday. The Iranian Health Ministry recorded 523 new cases in the past … Read More

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