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Leaving Afghanistan, and the Lessons of America’s Longest War
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Afghan pullout could be risky for Biden
"It's time to end America's longest war," President Joe Biden said as he announced the withdrawal of all US troops from Afghanistan later this year.
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Biden Administration Says It Will Withdraw U.S. Troops From Afghanistan By Sept. 11
Biden had previously warned it would be "tough" to meet the deadline, citing the delay in the presidential transition process after the 2020 election.
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US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin avoids Iran talk on Israel visit
Austin’s visit took place less than 100 days into the Biden administration, and was the first for a Biden cabinet member.
Latest Middle East
We will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear capability, PM Netanyahu says as Tehran blames Israel for Natanz plant attack
A day after an incident at Iran’s uranium enrichment facility, which was blamed on Israeli spies, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country will defend itself from Iranian “aggression and terrorism.”
Netanyahu Given Another Try at Forming a Government
The offer gives Israel’s longest serving prime minister the opportunity to break the political impasse and potentially put him in a better position to fight corruption charges
How Israel Delivered the World’s Fastest Vaccine Rollout
More than half the country of 9 million has gotten the shot in a mass mobilization by a network of health-management organizations serving every resident
Pope Francis begins historic Iraq visit despite virus and security risks
Pope Francis has arrived in Iraq for the first ever papal visit there, and his first international trip since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Jamal Khashoggi: US says Saudi prince approved Khashoggi killing
A US intelligence report has found that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the murder of exiled journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.
NATO chief rejects early military pullout from Afghanistan
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that the military alliance will only leave Afghanistan when security conditions allow, as a deadline for withdrawing troops set out in a peace deal with the Taliban nears.
Plea from Princess of Dubai renews global push for answers
A desperate plea from Dubai’s Princess Latifa, who claims her father, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, drugged her and held her hostage, has the world wondering what has happened to her and has renewed a global push for answers.
Iran’s Zarif tells RT he was never ‘buddies’ with Biden but hopes new US admin will rethink policy of ‘economic terrorism’ (VIDEO)
Joe Biden’s administration could potentially start to thaw the icy relations between Tehran and Washington, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told RT, but stressed he has never been close with the new US leader.
Iran asks Interpol to help arrest Trump and 47 other US officials over 2020 killing of General Soleimani – judiciary spokesman
Iran has requested that Interpol issue a ‘Red Notice’ for Donald Trump and 47 other officials
Iran nuclear crisis: Tehran to enrich uranium to 20%, UN says
Iran intends to start enriching uranium to 20% purity, the UN's atomic watchdog says - its most significant breach of an international nuclear deal so far.
Israel joins UAE, Morocco and Bahrain in Int'l Security Alliance
The move is "an important step in promoting peace security in our region."
Trump hails Israel & Morocco establishing relations as ‘massive breakthrough’ – and recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over W. Sahara
Israel and Morocco have agreed to normalize their relations in a deal brokered by US President Donald Trump. The deal is the latest in a series of US-mediated agreements between Israel and the Muslim world.
Iran’s scary new weapon claim
A new weapon that uses satellites and artificial intelligence to hit targets with extreme precision poses some scary implications for warfare … if it exists
Iran sends BIGGEST EVER fleet of oil tankers to Venezuela, defying US sanctions
Iran is sending a large fleet of oil tankers to Venezuela to help the Latin American nation survive a severe lack of fuel, Bloomberg has reported, citing sources. Both countries are facing US sanctions targeting their oil trade.
Iranian scientist assassinated with help of SATELLITE-CONTROLLED hardware – IRGC
The assassination of senior Iranian military researcher Mohsen Fakhrizadeh involved sophisticated electronic equipment controlled via satellite link, a senior official said. The scientist was gunned down in an ambush last week.
Iranian nuclear chief's body prepared for burial as anger focused on Israel and US
Newspaper publishes comment urging retaliation with strike on Haifa that ‘causes heavy human casualties’
