Russia, China and Iran could target UK via Irish ‘backdoor’, thinktank warns | Defence policy
Britain faces a “back door” threat to its security from the presence of Russia, China and Iran in the Republic of Ireland, according to an influential think tank report that accuses Dublin of “freeloading” when it comes to European defence. It is said that there is Britain should also increase its air and naval presence […]
Israel issues detailed threat to Hezbollah, Iran as Gaza war hits 4 months
With only days left until the war in Gaza ends after four months, the Israeli military issued a stern warning to Hezbollah and Iran on Saturday. Israeli Defense Forces spokesman Daniel Hagari told Hezbollah that Israel was “ready to attack immediately” if provoked, but said it did not want an outright war. “War is not […]
‘We Didn’t Really Deter Iran’ with Strikes, We Telegraphed to ‘Avoid Excessive Casualties’ Among Targets
In CNN’s coverage of US military attacks in the Middle East on Friday, CNN military analyst and former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Wesley Clark (retired) said the Biden administration’s telegraphing of the attacks was “an important way for these groups to “It’s to avoid excessive casualties and let them know we’re coming.” And, “We haven’t […]
Former NATO ambassador on airstrikes in Iraq, Syria: US sent specific message by not targeting Iran
Former NATO ambassador Kurt Volker said the Biden administration sent a concrete message by not targeting Iran with recent airstrikes. “I think what the administration is trying to do by not attacking Iran is sending a signal to Iran, ‘Don’t attack our homeland, especially in an election year,’” Volker said. Said In a recent interview […]
We Shouldn’t Have Said We Are Not Going to Strike in Iran
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said Friday on CNN’s “Newsnight” that the Biden administration should not have said it would not target Iran in recent military strikes in response to attacks on U.S. military bases in the Middle East. . “Based on our reporting, these attacks appear to have essentially targeted supply lines […]
Bolton pushes US to strike Iran directly to ‘send a message’
Former national security adviser John Bolton called on the Biden administration to directly authorize an attack on Iran to “send a message.” in interview In an interview with CBS News’ Katherine Herridge, Bolton said Friday’s retaliatory strikes by U.S. forces were “the right thing to do,” but added, “I don’t think it’s enough.” “They declared […]
Biden ‘Deliberately’ Sabotaging Iran Response
President Joe Biden is “deliberately” sabotaging any element of surprise in response plans to the recent attacks by Iranian-backed militias that killed three U.S. soldiers, calling for both According to Rep. Mike Walz (R-Fla.), he is calling for a “robust military response” and a “complete policy” to return to former President Donald Trump’s “maximum” economic […]
Mike Pompeo, ex-military officials provide cautious assessment of US airstrikes on Iran proxies
US hits more than 85 targets FOX News Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin gives an update on “Your World” on the retaliation for the drone attack on U.S. military personnel in Jordan. Former officials say U.S. retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets in Syria and Iraq could occur if Iran is persuaded to stop forcing […]
Biden Admin Says It Doesn’t Want War with Iran After Strikes in Iraq, Syria
The Biden administration on Friday afternoon ordered attacks on facilities in Iraq and Syria linked to Iranian-backed militants responsible for the deaths of three U.S. soldiers in Jordan earlier this week, but said it did not want war with Iran. Stated. The airstrikes targeted 85 locations, three in Iraq and four in Syria, including command […]
US ‘not looking for a war with Iran,’ White House says, strikes designed to ‘put an end’ to attacks on troops’
US hits more than 85 targets FOX News Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin gives an update on “Your World” on the retaliation for the drone attack on U.S. military personnel in Jordan. The White House stressed on Friday night that the United States “does not want war with Iran” and said retaliatory strikes in […]