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Wars and Rumours of Wars
WARS & RUMORS OF WARS REVIEW w/ Amir Tsarfati: The World Has Become A Tinder Box
So much has flared up, and, when combined with all the conflict already going on, we can see the tinder box that the world has become.
Israel & Middle East
MIDEAST REVIEW w/ Amir Tsarfati: Days Of Deception
The world is spiraling into food shortage that in many ways is staged by world powers using the Ukraine war as a pretext.
Israel & Middle East
Iran Reportedly Fires Multiple Ballistic Missiles At US Consulate In Iraq
“The message from Tehran to the Americans is: ‘Rein in the Israelis, or we will escalate against you.’ I fear the White House will indeed blame the Israelis and not Iran.”
Middle East
Iraqi PM Escapes Attempted-Assassination After Armed Drone Strikes On Leaders Home
“Cowardly terrorist attack that targeted the home of the PM with the aim of assassinating him, is a serious targeting of the Iraqi state by criminal armed groups"
Israel & Middle East
MIDEAST REVIEW w/ Amir Tsarfati: Weakness Emboldens The Wicked
As we look at this world, it seems much of it is falling apart, but what looks like global insanity actually fits exactly into what was prophesied 2500 years ago
Middle East
US Military Strikes Iranian-Backed Fighters Following Rocket Attack in Syria
The US response sought out the locations of the pro-Iranian militias responsible for the attack, hitting multiple sites inside of Syria.
Distress of Nations
Iraq’s Third Rocket Attack Within a Week Targets US Embassy in Baghdad
Two rockets landed inside of Baghdad’s Green Zone on Monday in what is now the third rocket attack in Iraq within one week – this time targeting the US embassy.
Middle East
US Braces for Potential Iranian Attack in Iraq as the Anniversary of Soleimani’s Death Approaches
McKenzie: We do not seek conflict, but no one should underestimate our ability to defend our forces or to act decisively in response to any attack.
Israel & Middle East
‘Think It Over’: Trump Sends Warning to Iran After ‘Several Rockets’ Hit US Embassy in Baghdad
President Trump tweeted a warning at Iran on Wednesday after the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was hit by "several rockets."
Middle East
Potential Withdrawal of US Diplomats from Iraq Leads to Speculation of War
Concerns of a coming military conflict between Iran and the US are growing after Pompeo threatened to close embassy, withdraw US diplomats.
Distress of Nations
Massive Explosion at Iraqi Base Linked to Iranian-Backed Militias
An Iraqi military base that has a large ammunition dump exploded on Sunday; In this context the explosion adds fuel to the fire of tensions.
Middle East
United Nations ‘Expert’ Declares US Drone Strike That Killed Soleimani ‘Unlawful’
The US drone strike that killed the Iranian Quds Force Commander is being categorized as ‘unlawful’ by a representative from the United Nations.
Middle East
Rocket Fired Toward US Embassy in Iraq Hits Nearby Home, Injures Child: Reports
A rocket aimed at Baghdad's Green Zone, home of the U.S. Embassy, struck a residential home and injured a child, according to reports.
Middle East
Turkey Enters Northern Iraq in Ground Operation Against Kurdish Rebels
Turkey said it has airlifted troops for a cross-border ground op against Kurdish rebels in Iraq, in 1st known airborne/land offensive by Ankara inside Iraq
Middle East
ISIS Candidate to Replace Al-Baghdadi is Arrested by Iraqi Security Forces
One of the most recent candidates to be the leader of the Islamic State of Iraq & Syria (ISIS) is reported to have been arrested by Iraqi security forces.
Israel & Middle East
Rocket Attack On US Embassy Baghdad – Report
Media in Iraq reported sirens and a rocket attack on the US embassy in Baghdad Tuesday morning. Sirens were heard after two in the morning.
Middle East
Iraqi President Calls on Intelligence Chief to Form Government After al-Zurfi Withdraws Candidacy
Iraqi President Barham Salih taps intelligence chief Mustafa al-Kadhimi as the new Prime Minister-designate; Adnan al-Zurfi withdraws candidacy
Middle East
Pro-Iran Factions in Iraq Maneuver to Topple Another PM-Designate
Pro-Iranian groups in Iraq are maneuvering to topple Prime Minister-designate Adnan al-Zurfi, who would be the third leader to be deposed in six months.
Middle East
US Oil Company in Iraq Targeted by Rockets; No Damage or Injuries Reported
Rockets target US oil company site in Iraq; This is the first time in nearly a year that US oil personnel have been targeted in southern Iraq.
Middle East
Iraq Suspends Major News Outlet for Three Months After Contradictory Report of COVID-19 Outbreak
Iraq has suspended Reuters for three months and fined them over $20,000 USD for what Iraq claims is a false and damaging report
Middle East
Trump Warns Iran will ‘Pay Heavy Price’ if they Attack Troops in Iraq After Regime Ramps up Threats
Iran is increasing their systematic & coordinated threats against US in Iraq. Iran’s IRGC: any “small mistake” by Washington would be met with force.
Middle East
Was Iranian IRGC General ‘Siamand Mashhadani’ killed in US airstrikes?
US airstrikes carried out in Iraq just after midnight on Friday may have killed an Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps general.
Middle East
Twenty-four hours in Iraq: How the US built its case for airstrikes
“Let me be clear: The U.S. will not tolerate attacks against our people, our interests or our allies," Defense Secretary Mark Esper told reporters Thursday.
Middle East
Pentagon Warns ‘All Options on the Table’ after Americans Killed in Iraq
Defense Sec. Mark Esper warned Thursday "all options are on the table" after rocket attack in Iraq kills 3 of US-led coalition force, including 2 Americans.
Middle East
2 United States Service Members Killed in Iraq During Mission Against Islamic State
2 US service members killed by "enemy forces" while advising & accompanying Iraqi Security Forces during a mission to eliminate an ISIS terrorist stronghold
Middle East
Trump, Iraqi president agree on continued US presence in Mideast country
Pres. Trump and his Iraqi counterpart agreed at a meeting on Wednesday on the need for a continued US military role in the country, the White House said.
Middle East
Four wounded in rocket strike on Iraqi military base that houses US forces
Four people were wounded on Sunday in an attack on a air base in Iraq which houses US personnel. Military sources identified the wounded as Iraqi soldiers.
Middle East
President Trump: US took Action to Stop a War, Not Start One
Pres. Trump: "Soleimani was plotting imminent & sinister attacks on American diplomats & military personnel, but we caught him in the act & terminated him"
Middle East
Powerful Iranian general Qassem Soleimani killed in Baghdad airstrike
Qassem Soleimani, the powerful head of Iran’s Quds Force, was killed in an airstrike at Baghdad International Airport, Iraqi TV and three Iraqi officials officials said Friday.
Middle East
Iran-backed militiamen withdraw from siege of US Embassy in Baghdad as more American troops deployed
The siege outside of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad came to an end Wednesday afternoon after dozens of pro-Iran militiamen and their supporters withdrew from the compound.
Top Story
US Conducts Retaliatory Strikes Iranian-backed Militia in Iraq; 12 Reported Killed
US forces carried out attacks on facilities belonging to an Iranian-backed militant Shi’ite group in Iraq on Sunday, in retaliation for a Friday strike on an American base that left a military contractor dead and four servicemen wounded, the Pentagon said in a statement.
Distress of Nations
Protestors in Iraq Set Special Operations Unit Headquarters on Fire
Protestors in the Dhi Qar governorate area of southern Iraq set several buildings on fire on Saturday, including a Special Operations unit headquarters; Protestors in central Iraq were prevented from setting more buildings ablaze.
Distress of Nations
Iran’s Soleimani Heads to Baghdad After Resignation of Iraqi Prime Minister
The commander for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, General Qasem Soleimani, heads to Baghdad after the resignation of the Iraq Prime Minister; Soleimani was in Baghdad in October to help combat the protestors.
Distress of Nations
Iraq demonstrators burn down Iranian consulate; protester killed, 35 injured
Anti-government protesters burned down the Iranian consulate building in southern Iraq on Wednesday, while six protesters were killed by security forces who fired live rounds amid ongoing violence, Iraqi officials said Wednesday.
Distress of Nations
UN, US Urge Baghdad to Step Up Reform Efforts Amid Fresh Protests
US State Secretary Mike Pompeo slammed Iraq over the death toll in the security crackdown on the protests, with official count halted after it hit 300 killed.
Distress of Nations
Iranian Munitions Used to Kill Protests in Iraq; Investigation finds
Iranian-made grenades are being used to kill protesters in Iraq, a new investigation shows. With more than 300 protesters estimated killed and a massive sit-in in Baghdad continuing, as well as clashes in Basra, Iraq’s protests are continuing their momentum.
Distress of Nations
At least 40 Killed Friday as Fresh Anti-Government Protests Engulf Iraq
At least 27 protesters were killed in Iraq on Friday when security forces used tear gas and an Iranian-backed militia opened fire to try to quell renewed demonstrations against corruption and economic hardship, security sources said.
Distress of Nations
Gunmen Attack Television Stations in Iraq as Deadly Protests Continue
Death toll rises beyond 105 in Iraq as demonstrators continue to protest against the government.
Israel & Middle East
For First Time Iraq Points Finger of Blame at Israel
Iraq’s leadership rattles sabers against Israel, possibly giving green light to pro-Iran Shiite militias
