Iraq November 10, 2022 Iran-linked militia group claims responsibility for murder of American aid worker in Iraq Tennessee native Stephen Troell was killed in Iraq on Monday. The Iranian-backed militia group Saraya Ahl al’Khaf has claimed responsibility for the murder.
Iran November 8, 2022 White House should call for regime change in Iran and take sanctions relief off the table, report says Iran expert Tzvi Kahn says the Biden administration should take the possibility of sanctions relief for Iran off the table and explicitly call for regime change in the country.
France October 21, 2022 French diplomat calls nuclear energy key to 'independence' from Russia, defends criticism of Ukraine support France held roles as both presidents of the European Union at the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine as well as of the U.N. Security Council in September.
FOREIGN POLICY October 7, 2022 White House denies Venezuela deal as critics warn any Maduro regime deal is a mistake Critics believe any deal with Maduro would end up costing the U.S. its morals for very little oil in return that would make no impact on gas prices for the average American.
Asia June 21, 2022 US can rely on what China decries as the 'Asian NATO' for deterrence, former officials say The QUAD dialogue between the U.S., Japan, Australia and India provides perhaps the strongest regional deterrence against China's regional ambitions in the Indo-Pacific.
Russia April 14, 2022 Russia's invasion of Ukraine failed on numerous fronts, so Putin turns to 'Plan D' to 'save face' Military and intelligence experts have labeled Russia's shift in military focus an attempt to save face following a disastrous campaign in Ukraine.
Russia April 8, 2022 US could have used Russian mass grave laws to rally more, early support for Ukraine: former defense official The warning that Russia planned to standardize mass graves could have prompted Congress to act sooner and more robustly to support Ukraine pre-invasion.
Middle East April 5, 2022 Biden's nuclear deal adds 'legitimacy' to Iran's activities, may provide Russia sanction relief: diplomats Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in March insisted that nuclear talks with Iran could not continue until the U.S. assured that sanctions would not extend to trade between Moscow and Tehran.
Ukraine February 24, 2022 Russia's Ukraine war forces citizens to scramble for safety: 'No one was expecting this' Russia's war on Ukraine comes as a shock to citizens in Kyiv, Luhansk and elsewhere. A Russian military tank was seen by citizens on the side of the road in Kyiv.
AMERICAS NEWSROOM February 4, 2022 Pentagon spokesman pressed on claims of Russia planning false flag operation “America's Newsroom” co-host Bill Hemmer pressed Pentagon spokesman John Kirby Friday on intelligence pointing to a Russian false flag attack that would serve as a pretext for invading Ukraine.
