Terrorism - Page 14

February 19

Iran rebuilding nuclear program despite Trump talks, opposition figure claims

Iran is reportedly working to rebuild nuclear sites damaged during June 22 "Midnight Hammer" operation as the regime participates in Geneva talks.

February 19

US thwarted near-catastrophic prison break of 6,000 ISIS fighters in Syria

U.S. officials prevented catastrophic ISIS prison break in Syria by secretly moving nearly 6,000 "worst of the worst" detainees to Iraq in major operation.

February 18

US military STRIKES THREE more alleged narco-trafficking boats

U.S. Southern Command carried out lethal kinetic strikes on three vessels in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean, bringing the total death toll of the administration’s maritime drug crackdown to at least 145 since early September.

February 16

100 US troops land in Nigeria as Islamic militants threaten West Africa regional security

Nigeria counterterrorism efforts receive U.S. military support as American advisers arrive to help combat Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province attacks.

February 16

Medical NGO that slammed Israel’s anti-terror raid now quits Gaza hospital over armed operatives

Commentator says Israeli forces vindicated as MSF admits finding armed fighters at Gaza hospital. The medical charity's revelation contradicts previous condemnation against Jewish state.

February 16

Australia Hanukkah terror attack suspect seen for first time in prison

Naveed Akram appeared via video link in a Sydney court as a suppression order protecting the names of some victims was extended.

February 14

US military in Syria carries out 10 strikes on more than 30 ISIS targets: photos

U.S. forces conducted ten strikes against over 30 ISIS targets in Syria as part of ongoing counterterrorism operations to prevent the group's resurgence.

February 13

US military launches deadly strike on drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean, leaving 3 dead

U.S. military operation in Caribbean waters reportedly kills three suspected drug traffickers in strike on vessel used by terrorist organizations.

February 13

Terror convict, recently released, shot dead by Paris police after alleged knife attack near Arc de Triomphe

Police shot a man who allegedly tried to attack an officer with a knife in Paris. The suspect was recently released from prison after serving a terrorism-related sentence.

February 12

US forces complete withdrawal from strategic al-Tanf Garrison in Syria

The U.S. military has completed its withdrawal from al-Tanf Garrison in southern Syria, handing over control to government forces.