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Europe
Greece Puts Military on High Alert After Turkish Research Ship Enters Controversial Waters
Turkish research vessel went into controversial waters, leading to precautionary military measures by Greece; Turkish F-16s spotted accompanying the vessel
Distress of Nations
Explosions Reported on Iran’s Qeshm Island Over the Weekend – Possible Israeli Strike
Islamic Republic experienced more explosions Saturday on one of its southern islands; Possibility of an Israeli strike on an underground missile facility.
Europe
Putin Pledges New Hypersonic & Underwater Nuclear Weapons: Report
Putin reveals Russian navy will be armed with hypersonic nuclear strike weapons, underwater nuclear drones, currently in the final phase of testing.
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu Issues Warning to Lebanon & Syria as Tension Grows Amid Israeli Strike on Hezbollah Targets
Netanyahu warns the 2 northern nations after an exchange of fire on Friday; Tensions are growing after Israel killed a Hezbollah member near Damascus.
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.
Asia
China orders US to close Chengdu consulate in apparent retaliation for Houston shutdown order
China orders closure of US consulate in Chengdu, apparent retaliation for the Trump admin closing China’s Houston consulate over accusations of espionage.
Middle East
Iran Condemns US After Warplane Fly-by Panics Iranian Airliner Passengers
Iran said a US fighter jet "harassed" a civilian airliner in an act of terrorism, dismissing US account that the jet was conducting a visual inspection
Asia
China Harboring Military-Linked Biologist Fugitive at San Francisco Consulate, FBI Says
FBI: Chinese consulate in San Francisco is harboring biology researcher who falsely denied connections to Chinese military to obtain visa, gain access to US
Asia
China Threatens Retaliation After US Serves Eviction Notice to Chinese Consulate in Houston
China condemns what it called an “unprecedented escalation" by the US & threatened to retaliate after it was ordered to close Chinese consulate in Houston.
Middle East
Iran Executes ‘US & Israeli spy’ As a Message to Washington
“A Mossad spy was hanged,” Iran’s Fars News reported Monday morning. Iran accused Mahmoud Mousavi-Majd of being “linked to both Mossad and the CIA,...
Middle East
Large Fires Break Out at Iranian Shipyard & Aluminum Factory
Large fire brakes out at Iranian shipyard in the port city of Bushehr in southeastern Iran on Wednesday, reportedly spreading to seven ships within the yard
Distress of Nations
Fire Breaks Out at Petrochemical Facility in Southwest Iran
A fire broke out at a facility belonging to a Petrochemical Company in southwest Iran, the official IRNA news agency reported on Sunday.
Israel & Middle East
Another Set of Explosions Shakes Tehran, Leads to Power Outages
Several explosions occurred in Iran’s capital city of Tehran leading to multiple power outages; There are at least 2 military-related facilities in the area
Middle East
Iran Warns Israel, US Suspecting Sabotage After Explosion at Nuclear Site Makes Third Incident in 7 Days
Hours after an explosion at a nuclear complex, Iran warned it would weigh its response to “hostile countries,” if they crossed Iran’s “red lines"
Asia
Satellite Imagery Shows China Building Up Military Presence in Galwan Valley Days After Deadly Clash with India
satellite imagery from disputed border area of the Himalayas between China and India shows evidence China has been building up its military presence.
Middle East
Saudi Arabia Repels Ballistic Missile Strike from Iran’s Yemen Rebels
The Saudi-led coalition said Tuesday it repelled aerial attacks by the Yemeni, Iran linked, Houthi rebels aimed at targets in Saudi Arabia.
Asia
Indian Troops Given ‘Fire At Will’ Orders Against Chinese Troops If Threatened, Enraging Beijing
Beijing enraged over Indian media reports its Army was given orders to shoot or use "complete freedom of action" in hostile engagements with Chinese forces.
Europe
Russian Bombers Intercepted Off Alaska Coast for 2nd Time in a Week
Four Russian “Bear” bombers were intercepted off the coast of Alaska for the second time in a week, NORAD said Wednesday.
Distress of Nations
Reports: Biggest Clash Between China, India in over 50 Years Leaves at Least 50 Casualties
Indian news sources reported as many as 50 PLA fighters died in an hours-long brawl between the two countries’ border soldiers on Monday.
Asia
North Korea Blows Up South Korea Liaison Office: Seoul
South Korea said Tuesday that North Korea’s military demolished an inter-Korean liaison office building just north of the tense Korean border.
Asia
China: ‘Extremely Dangerous for India’ to Boycott Chinese Products
China says Indians’ demands to boycott Chinese entities following a deadly clash between the two countries’ on Monday are “extremely dangerous for India”
Asia
Kim Jong Un’s Sister Threatens Military Action Against South Korea, Promises ‘tragic scene’
The sister of North Korea leader Kim Jong Un bashed South Korea and has threatened military action after a recent decline in relations.
Europe
Russia Tests 7 New Weapons Systems in Syria; Claim New Laser Shot Down Israeli Drone
There is no indication that the Russian army shot down an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle in southwestern Syria during tests of a new laser weapons system.
Europe
Standoff in the Mediterranean – Greece Confronts Turkish Cargo Ship, Turkey Issues Warning
Grecian military stands in the way of Turkish cargo ship making its way to Libya on Wednesday; Greece would later fall back after Turkey issued a warning.
Asia
China Deploys Two New Aircraft Carriers to Stoke Tensions with US After Warning of a ‘New Cold War’
CHINA is reportedly set to deploy its two new aircraft carriers off the coast of Taiwan as it warns the US of a “new cold war”.
Globe
Tanker Fleet Nears Venezuela Amid US Tensions
Iranian tankers filled with gasoline neared Venezuela; It's unclear if US will interdict the tankers; gasoline movement runs counter to sanctions on Iran
Africa
Tension Rising Over the Blue Nile – Egypt Goes on High Alert; Ethiopia Deploys Anti-Aircraft Missiles
Conflict is increasing between Egypt and Ethiopia regarding the Blue Nile River as Ethiopia moves forward with filing the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Europe
Turkish Fighter Jets Harass Military Helicopter Carrying High-Ranking Personnel from Greece
Turkish fighter jets fly dangerously close to greek military helicopter carrying high-ranking officials; Reports of Turkish jets daily violating Greek airspace
Asia
Facing Coronavirus Fallout, Chinese Leaders Told To Be Ready For War With US, Report Says
Report presented to top leaders in Beijing warned fallout from China’s COVID-19 was so bad China needed to be prepared for an armed confrontation with US.
Israel & Middle East
Syrian Air Defences Activated by Allegedly Israeli Airstrikes Over Aleppo
Israel has previously struck several military research facilities believed to have been a center for chemical and biological weapons.
Asia
North and South Korea Exchange Gunfire Across Border
North & South Korea exchanged gunfire around the South's guard post Sunday, raising tension a day after N. Korean leader ended an almost 3-week absence.
Asia
South Korea Detects ‘Unusual Increase’ in North Korean Air, Artillery Operations
South Korean Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo said North Korea is stepping up readiness activities for its air & artillery units, for no apparent reason.
Middle East
Trump says he’s Instructed Navy to ‘Destroy’ any Iranian Gunboats Harassing US Ships
Pres. Trump instructs US Navy to fire on any Iranian ships that harass it at sea, following 11 IRGCN vessels coming dangerously close to US ships.
Middle East
Iran’s IRGC Claims to have put First ‘Military Satellite’ in Orbit; US: Launch may have Failed
Iran’s IRGC says they launched country’s first “military satellite” into orbit as they attempt to show off military capabilities at sea, air & space.
Europe
Russian Pilots Intercept US Navy Aircraft for Second Time in 4 Days
Russian pilots intercepted a US Navy aircraft in an "unsafe & unprofessional manner" on Sunday for the 2nd time within 4 days, said US Naval Forces.
Israel & Middle East
Iran Shows off Drones that can Reach Israel, Threat Increases
Iran’s Defense Ministry unveiled new drones over the weekend for the Islamic Republic’s army and air force; Claims they could reach Israel from Iran.
Middle East
US Navy: Iran Harasses US Vessels in Gulf, Came Within Yards of Colliding
Iranian IRGC boats harass US warships, according to a new report, coming dangerously close; incidents happened in the Persian Gulf
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.
Distress of Nations
Turkish UAV Strike Kills 21 Syrian Soldiers in Idlib Prior to Ceasefire
Turkish UAV strike(s) destroy Syrian Howitzers, rockets launchers, killing 21 soldiers in Idlib, Syria; The strikes came after killing of 2 Turkish soldiers
Middle East
Russia, Turkey Agree on Ceasefire Deal for Syria’s Idlib
Turkey and Russia agreed a ceasefire deal on Thursday in Syria's Idlib region, their two leaders said after lengthy talks to contain a conflict.
Middle East
Two Syrian War Planes Downed as Turkey Begins Operation Against Assad
2 Syrian fighter jets were downed by Turkish fighter jets on Sunday in Syria's northwestern Idlib province, as Turkey begins a wide-scale military operation
Middle East
Saudi Air Defense System Stops an Array of Rockets from Houthis in Yemen
Houthis in Yemen fired several rockets into Saudi Arabia; Saudi's air defense system (Israeli-designed) intercepted the rockets headed towards civilians.
Israel & Middle East
Iran warns Israel of ‘crushing response’ to any aggression
Iran will respond forcefully to any Israeli action against its interests in the region, the country’s Foreign Ministry warned Wednesday: Reports Reuters
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu: Iran will ‘Suffer the most Overwhelming Blow’ if it Attacks Israel
Israel will strike back hard if Iran attacks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned at the Kohelet Policy Forum’s conference on Wednesday.
Middle East
Trump Addresses Nation following Attack: Peace, stability cannot prevail in the Mid-East while Iran continues violence, hatred & war
Pres. Trump addresses nation following Iran missiles targeting US Troops; Announcing sanctions, calling on world leaders & calling out prev. administration.
Israel & Middle East
Franklin Graham: Thank you President for showing restraint; despite pressure to respond with a quick, heavy hand
Franklin Graham took to Facebook today following his address to the nation in response to Iranian missile strikes targetting US forces in the region.
Middle East
David Friedman: We pray to God that we will prevail overwhelmingly &… defeat the threats of our time
During the Kohelet Policy Forum’s conference on Wednesday, David Friedman, US Ambassador to Israel, commented on the escalation in the Middle East, and the United States' response.
Middle East
Iran launches ‘more than a dozen’ missiles into Iraq targeting US, coalition forces, Pentagon says
Missiles were fired early Wednesday in multiple locations across Iraq, a senior U.S. military source in the country told Fox News, describing it as a series of attacks on U.S. forces from Iran.
Berean Review
JD Farag – Bible Prophecy Update: What happens now that the U.S. has killed Soleimani?
Pastor J.D. answers the question of what happens now that the U.S. has killed Iran’s top military official, Qassem Soleiman? Pastor Farag also examines the prophetic significance of this striking development in the Middle East and the Imminence of the Rapture.
Middle East
Minimum of 56 Iranians Left Dead in the Streets After Stampede at Soleimani’s Funeral
Estimates indicate that one million people attended Soleimani’s funeral during which a stampede left at least 56 people dead, with that number on the rise.
Middle East
Trump says Iran ‘will never have a Nuclear Weapon’ after Tehran claims it will un-restrict its nuclear program
Pres. Trump on Monday to warn Iran that it will never develop a nuclear strike capacity, says Iran's it will no longer restrict its nuclear program.
Africa
Al-Shabab Kills Three Americans in Attack on Kenya Military Base
A U.S. servicemember and two American contractors for the Pentagon were killed at the Kenya Defense Force Military Base used by U.S. forces Sunday after a pre-dawn attack by the al-Shabab extremist group, officials said.
Middle East
Iranian MP Threatens to ‘Attack the White House’: Report
Iranian MP Abolfazl Abutorabi has reportedly threatened to attack the White House in response to a message from President Trump that promised severe consequences if the Islamic nation escalates hostilities with the U.S.
Europe
Britain Backs Trump on Iran, Deploys Royal Navy to Persian Gulf
UK defends Trump admin. actions with Iran, saying the US is “entitled to defend itself” against Iranian aggression; Royal Navy deployed to the Persian Gulf.
Middle East
Trump threatens to hit 52 Iranian sites if Tehran attempts reprisal
US President Donald Trump on Saturday issued stern warnings to Iran as tensions soared following the US killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani, threatening to hit dozens of sites should Tehran attempt to take revenge.
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
Thousands of additional US Troops to head for Middle East
The United States is sending nearly 3,000 additional troops to the Middle East from the 82nd Airborne Division as a precaution amid rising threats to American forces in the region, U.S. officials said on Friday.
Middle East
Khamenei Demands ‘Clear & Decisive Response’ to US Airstrike that Killed Soleimani
Reports indicate that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is demanding quick revenge; US State Department pushes for all US citizens to get out of Iraq as soon as possible
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.
Asia
North Korea: Kim Jong Un Pledges ‘Shocking’ Action, ‘New Strategic Weapon’ Soon
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un said there was 'no ground' for Pyongyang to maintain the moratorium on missile tests, with the country set to continue developing strategic weapons unless the US gave up its hostile approach.
Asia
US on high alert for possible ‘Christmas gift’ missile from North Korea
U.S. officials are on high alert for signs of a possible missile launch from North Korea in the coming days that officials have referred to as a “Christmas gift.”
Distress of Nations
Russian spy ship lurking off US coast conducting ‘unsafe operation’
U.S. Northern Command and the Coast Guard have been tracking a Russian spy ship equipped with electronic surveillance gear that has been lurking off the East Coast of the United States.
Israel & Middle East
Bennett Working to step up Large Scale Campaign against Iran in Syria; says it will be Conducted Soon
Defense Minister Naftali Bennett is working to escalate Israel’s steps against Iranian forces in Syria with the aim of persuading the Islamic Republic to withdraw its forces from the war-torn country in the near future.
Middle East
Turkey to test Russian S-400 systems despite U.S. pressure
Turkish F-16 warplanes will fly over the country’s capital Ankara on Monday to test its new Russian S-400 missile defenses, Turkish media said, despite pressure from Washington for Turkey to drop the system.
Israel & Middle East
UN says Iran Amassing Heavy Water in Fresh Breach of Nuclear Deal
Iran has passed another milestone in violating the nuclear deal signed with world powers in 2015, the UN’s atomic watchdog said, according to a report.
Africa
U.S. calls on Libya’s Haftar to Halt Tripoli War, Warns Against Russia’s Role
The United States on Friday called on eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar to stop his offensive on the capital held by the internationally recognized government and warned against Russian interference.
