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Rolling Stone hits Pompeo for 'military strike that left 2 children dead' when referring to ISIS leader's killing

January 10, 2020

Rolling Stone hits Pompeo for 'military strike that left 2 children dead' when referring to ISIS leader's killing

Rolling Stone Magazine took a swipe at Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over what it described as a "military strike that left two children dead," which in reality was referencing the killing of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Lara Logan predicts future Iran actions against US: 'Persians never forget'

January 8, 2020

Lara Logan predicts future Iran actions against US: 'Persians never forget'

Veteran war correspondent Lara Logan said Wednesday that she believes Iran will launch more attacks against the United States and American interests.

Former Bengahzi team member: Susan Rice comments on Soleimani 'typical tactics' from Dems

January 4, 2020

Former Bengahzi team member: Susan Rice comments on Soleimani 'typical tactics' from Dems

Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice's comments accusing the Trump administration of "misrepresenting the facts" about the death of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani are "typical tactics" from Democrats, former U.S. Marine and Benghazi Annex Security team member Mark Geist said Saturday.

Dan Hoffman: Strike on Qassem Soleimani was 'best way to counter' Iranian aggression

January 3, 2020

Dan Hoffman: Strike on Qassem Soleimani was 'best way to counter' Iranian aggression

Thursday evening's airstrike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani -- the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' elite Quds Force -- was the "best way" for the U.S. to counter Iranian aggression, former CIA Station Chief Daniel Hoffman said Friday.

Joe Kent: After embassy siege in Iraq, here is the way forward in Mideast for US

December 31, 2019

Joe Kent: After embassy siege in Iraq, here is the way forward in Mideast for US

For too long we've believed the U.S. had been successful in building a real government in Iraq, one that could be a strategic partner in the region.

Turkey rounds up at least 124 suspected of links to ISIS ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations

December 31, 2019

Turkey rounds up at least 124 suspected of links to ISIS ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations

Over 100 people suspected of links to the Islamic State terror group were rounded up in raids across Turkey on Monday in an apparent attempt to prevent any attacks on New Year's Eve.

James Carafano: US foreign policy in the 2010s — are we better off than we were a decade ago?

December 29, 2019

James Carafano: US foreign policy in the 2010s — are we better off than we were a decade ago?

In the 2010s we had Iraq and Afghanistan, Bin Laden and Baghdadi, Benghazi and Syria, Russia and NATO.

ISIS beheads 10 Christian captives in Nigeria as retaliation for Baghdadi death

December 27, 2019

ISIS beheads 10 Christian captives in Nigeria as retaliation for Baghdadi death

ISIS released a video Thursday that purportedly shows militants in black masks beheading 10 blindfolded Christian men and shooting an 11th in Nigeria, as part of a grisly campaign to avenge the deaths of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and the group's spokesman.

Dan Gabriel: Amid protests, Iraq faces an uncertain future

December 24, 2019

Dan Gabriel: Amid protests, Iraq faces an uncertain future

The seeds of the next sectarian conflict may have already been planted.

ISIS 'caliphate' crumbled in 2019, but terror group remains forceful threat, experts say

December 21, 2019

ISIS 'caliphate' crumbled in 2019, but terror group remains forceful threat, experts say

After almost five years of bloodletting and tears, the so-called ISIS “caliphate” officially crumbled as the terrorist group was defeated in its final swath of Syrian territory in March. Seven months’ leader, its shadowy leader Aby Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed in an onslaught led by U.S. operatives. The victories of 2019 were symbolically crucial – but the resilience of the Islamic terrorist outfit means not only has it not dissipated, but it is likely to remain a forceful threat into 2020.