Russia threatens to unleash hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees on Europe

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The Syrian army’s offensive in the Idlib province in December, accompanied by the mass bombing of settlements by the Russian Aerospace Forces, has brought the Middle East to the brink of a new migration catastrophe. The series of bombing runs … Read More

On the ship that downed a military drone, one small mistake could cause a war with Iran

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Onboard, the USS Boxer (CNN)With short incendiary shrieks Harrier jump jets race across the USS Boxer’s deck and are soon gray dots in the sky. Seahawk and Super Stallion helicopters leap and land like gigantic insects, feeding on the mother … Read More

Russia insists it will counter new US sanctions on Iran

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“This is a pure dictate, an attempt to impose the conditions Washington deems right on others,” said Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov. “This is unacceptable for us.” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov. Credit: Wikipedia Commons. (June 24, 2019 / JNS) Russia … Read More

Trump says Iran Nuclear deal possible as sanctions sting

“I really believe that Iran would like to make a deal, and I think that’s very smart of them, and I think that’s a possibility to happen,” Trump said. Iranians gather at Azadi (freedom) square to mark the 27th anniversary … Read More