Suicide drones deployed in Yemen by Iran within striking distance of Israel

Workers prep an Iranian drone. (YouTube/ali javid/Screenshot) The mullahs would hope for “plausible deniability” if Yemeni rebels launch a strike on their behalf, says Iranian expert. The Houthi movement that controls almost all of northern Yemen has received so-called “suicide … Read More

Israel on high alert for Iran-sponsored attack on anniversary of Soleimani’s death

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi (Flash90) Sunday is the anniversary of the American assassination of IRGC leader Qassem Soleimani, and Israel could be targeted as a close U.S. ally. Israel’s defense forces are bracing for an attack by Iran … Read More

Persian Gulf Buildup By US, Israel Worries Region: ‘A Perfect Storm?’

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Concerns of an imminent confrontation that could take place in the Mideast before Trump exits the White House next January 20 are increasing. USS Georgia transits Strait of Hormuz DUBAI:  Some Middle East officials worry a “perfect storm” may be brewing … Read More

Experts say Iran likely to delay retaliation against Israel for assassinated nuclear scientist

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Independent Iran researcher Amir Toumaj said there is both a “general call for immediate retaliation and others pushing for a delayed response, arguing Tehran shouldn’t fall into a trap ahead of talks with the Biden administration.” Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali … Read More

‘Israel has tape of slain Iran nuke chief talking about building five warheads’

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Report says ex-PM Olmert played a top-secret recording of Fakhrizadeh for President Bush in decisive 2008 meeting that boosted US-Israel cooperation against Iran’s nuclear program. Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. (Agencies) Israel intelligence managed to recruit an Iranian official close … Read More

Israel receives advanced warship amid heightened tensions with Iran

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The Saar 6 can fire missiles, launch helicopters and deploy Israel’s Iron Dome technology. Its arrival comes following the killing of an Iranian nuclear scientist, allegedly by Israel. A ceremony marks the arrival of the first of four new German-built … Read More

Weapon used in top nuclear scientist’s killing was made in Israel, says Iran’s state TV

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English-language channel Press TV says ‘bears the logo and specifications’ of Israel’s military industry, while Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen becomes the latest cabinet official to deny Israeli responsibility. The weapon used in the killing of a prominent Iranian nuclear scientist … Read More

Iran says it won’t fall into trap of scuttling any U.S. talks

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Servants of the holy shrine of Imam Reza carry the coffin of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh in Mashhad, Iran, on Sunday. | WANA / VIA REUTERS Iran has vowed it won’t “fall into the trap” of scuppering any future … Read More