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May 29, 2023 - Syrian state media reported that Israel targeted the Syrian capital of Damascus with airstrikes, citing a military source. Read more

May 14, 2023 - A ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Gaza in order to bring an end to the hostilities in the region. Washington released a statement sending their "condolences to the families of civilians who were killed and those who were injured in the violence". Read more

May 11, 2023 - Israel Defense Forces (IDF): "The IDF attacked a position for launching mortar bombs of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization". A total of 507 launches toward Israel from the Gaza Strip. Read more

May 9, 2023 - Israel Defense Forces (IDF): "IDF warplanes attacked and thwarted a number of senior members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization". Read more

May 2, 2023 - After the death of the leader of the Islamic Jihad, Hader Adnan in an Israeli prison, reportedly due to an 86 day hunger strike, three rockets were fired from Gaza, Islamic Jihad terrorist group raised alertness. Read more

April 28, 2023 - The attack reported by Britain's Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on position 1531.838N 05213.688 18 nautical miles south of Nishtun, Yemen has been downgraded from "attack" to "incident". Read more

April 28, 2023 - Britain's Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported that a vessel has come under attack 18 nautical miles south of Nishtun, Yemen. Read more

April 22, 2023 - Although the Pentagon has deployed forces and is reported to be coming up with options to assist in an evacuation of U.S. citizens located in the African country of Sudan, the White House said on Friday that it has no plans for a country-wide pullout of Americans from the country at this time Read more

April 22, 2023 - Operation Inherent Resolve: "BAGHDAD - On the morning of April 22, 2023, a Coalition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), in direct support of Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) operations, experienced a mechanical failure and crashed south of Kirkuk, Iraq. Read more

April 17th, 2023 - U.S. Central Command: "CENTCOM confirms an ISIS Senior Leader was killed in a helicopter raid in northern Syria this morning. Read more

April 17th, 2023 - CENTCOM: "US Central Command forces conducted a unilateral helicopter raid in northern Syria in the early morning of April 17th targeting a Senior ISIS Syria Leader and Operational Planner responsible for planning terror attacks in the Middle East and Europe. Read more

April 9th, 2023 - Israel: The IDF is increasing its forces in Judea and Samaria, and alerts have been activated in Netor, and Avni Eitan, Israel. The IDF is now attacking locations where launches were carried out in Syria. Read more

April 7th, 2023 - IDF spokesperson (translated): The IDF attacked targets of the terrorist organization Hamas in southern Lebanon. Alerts activated in Israeli settlement locations. Read more

April 7th, 2023 - Rockets fired into Israel, mortar fire towards Metula, Israel from Lebanese border. Israel responds with attacks in Gaza Strip. Read more

April 4th, 2023 - US Central Command: "TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Central Command forces conducted a unilateral strike in Syria today killing Khalid ‘Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri, an ISIS senior leader. Khalid ‘Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri was responsible for planning ISIS attacks in Türkiye and Europe and developed the leadership structure for ISIS in Türkiye. Read more

April 4th, 2023 - US Central Command: TAMPA, Fla. – During the month of March 2023, U.S. Central Command, along with coalition and other partners, conducted a total of 37 D-ISIS operations, resulting in 9 ISIS operatives killed and 18 detained. Read more

April 2nd, 2023 - A statement by the Iranian Navy said that it warned a U.S. Navy Lockheed EP-3E land-based Multi-Intelligence reconnaissance aircraft away from its airspace. Read more

April 2nd, 2023 - IDF fighter jets and helicopters were launched after an aircraft entered Israeli airspace from Syria. The aircraft was shot down by Israeli aircraft, according to the Israeli military. Read more

March 25th, 2023 - SYRIA - The death toll resulting from US airstrikes on Iranian-backed militias in Syria has risen to 19, according to the UK-based war monitor Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Read more

March 24th, 2023 - Department of Defense: "The U.S. response to the attack on a coalition base in Syria that killed a U.S. contractor and wounded six others highlighted that the U.S. military will do what it must to protect its personnel. Read more

March 24th, 2023 - Central Command: On the morning of March 24th, at approximately 8:05 a.m. Syrian local time, 10 rockets targeted coalition forces at the Green Village in northeast Syria. Read more

March 24th, 2023 - AL-OMAR - A second U.S. base, Green Village in Syria located in the Al-Omar gas field in northeastern Syria was targeted by rockets after retaliatory strikes were carried out by the United States in response to another attack that killed an American contractor and wounded another contractor and four other service members. Read more

March 24th, 2023 - Central Command: "This evening, we responded to an attack on our forces that killed an American contractor and wounded our troops and another American contractor by striking facilities used by groups affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. Read more

February 20, 2023 - International nuclear inspectors have detected 84% enriched uranium in Iran, "just below" the level needed to manufacture a nuclear weapon. Read more

February 18, 2023 - CENTCOM: TAMPA, Fla. - "Last night, during a partnered U.S. and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) helicopter raid in northeastern Syria, an explosion on target resulted in four U.S. servicemembers and one working dog wounded". Read more

February 15, 2023 - Central Command (CENTCOM) has released a statement regarding a "D-ISIS" raid that was carried out on February 10th, 2023 in which an ISIS leader was killed. Read more

February 15, 2023 - United States Central Command reports shooting down Iranian-man unmanned aerial vehicle conducting a reconnaissance of Mission Support Site Conoco in Northeast Syria. Read more

February 06, 2023 - There has been another 7.5 magnitude earthquake, this time in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey. Many aftershocks also reported, along with internet outages in the country. Read more

February 01, 2023 - BAGHDAD - At least 8 killed, after (some reports say 20) rockets were fired at a Turkish Zilkan military base in northern Iraq Wednesday. Two of the rockets that were fired landed on the inside of the base, wounding an Iraqi contractor. Read more

February 01, 2023 - A U.S. drone strike using blade-based AGM-114 R9X Hellfire missile is suspected to have killed three suspected al-Qaeda militants in Yemen’s Marib province. Read more

January 30, 2023 - A suicide bombing that occurred in a mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan killed at least 59 people on Monday, and injured at least 150 people, many in critical condition. Read more

January 30, 2023 - An airstrike targeted a truck convoy on the Syria-Iraq border that consisted of 25 trucks crossing over the border from Iraq into Syria via a crossing that the Hezbollah currently controls. Read more

January 29, 2023 - Israel reported to be behind the attack on the Iranian weapons factory. The Pentagon has stated that no U.S. military forces were involved in strikes, despite claims by Saudi media that the United States Air Force was involved. Read more

January 29, 2023 - Netblocks Internet Observatory: "Confirmed: Network data show a disruption to internet connectivity in Iran with high impact to Mazandaran Province; authorities are attributing the incident to fiber optic cuts on the path between Babol and Sari". Read more

January 27, 2023 - JERUSALEM - A terrorist attack in a synagogue in Jerusalem resulted in the deaths of 7 people, along with multiple injured. Three of the injured are in "severe condition" according to the Israeli Foreign Ministry. Read more

January 27, 2023 - ISRAEL - Two rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip into Israel. Both were intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system. Israel has carried out an airstrike within Gaza following the rocket launches. Read more

January 27, 2023 - DOD: "Today marks the conclusion of exercise Juniper Oak 23.2. This exercise was the largest U.S-Israel partnered exercise in history, said Deputy Pentagon Spokesperson Sabrina Singh, who held a news conference today. Read more

January 27, 2023 - The aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77) carrier strike group joined the joint US/Israel Juniper Oak drills in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea as the exercise wrapped up. Read more

January 26, 2023 - US Army: "ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Almost 400 New York Army National Guard Soldiers will soon leave for a deployment to Kuwait. Read more

January 26, 2023 - CENTRAL COMMAND: U.S. Central Command and the Israel Defense Forces carry out live-fire exercise Juniper Oak 23.2 in Israel and the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Read more

January 23, 2023 - Israel's state-owned IAI Aerospace Industries has announced its new "Point Blank" electro-optically guided missile, capable of being stored in a soldier's backpack. It can take off and land back into the operator's hand. Read more

January 22, 2023 - Central Command forces conducted a partnered helicopter and ground assault raid in eastern Syria. Read more

January 21, 2023 - TAMPA, Fla. – This morning, three one-way attack drones attacked the At Tanf Garrison in Syria. Two of the drones were shot down by Coalition Forces while one struck the compound, injuring two members of the Syrian Free Army partner force who received medical treatment. No US forces were injured. Read more

January 20, 2023 - Forces TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. Central Command forces partnered with Syrian Democratic Forces to conduct a partnered helicopter assault in eastern Syria on Jan. 18 capturing an ISIS Syrian provincial media and security operative. Read more

January 19, 2023 - Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan says that Saudi Arabia is "open to settling trade in other currencies" other than the US dollar. Read more

January 16, 2023 - Israel: Iran has enough enriched uranium to produce four nuclear bombs, according to the Israeli military's outgoing Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi. Read more

January 14, 2023 - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - "Last year, U.S. Central Command conducted 313 operations in Iraq and Syria as part of the mission to defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, also known as ISIS. Read more

January 09, 2023 - A drone was shot down over the Ain al-Asad Air Base that hosts U.S. Forces, according to Iraqi military sources on Sunday, after which the US-led military coalition said it had carried out "an operational exercise", contradicting reports by the Iraqi military that it may have been hostile. Read more

January 07, 2023 - After Israeli Prime Minister said that efforts were underway to revive the JCPOA nuclear deal, the Biden Administration put out a statement saying that claims that it was engaged in talks were "false". Read more

January 05, 2023 - The British MI5 Security Service addressed threats to the UK posed by Iran, Russia, and China and is expected to declare the Iranian IRGC a terrorist organization in the coming weeks. Read more

January 04, 2023 - CENTCOM: "Two rockets targeted coalition forces at Mission Support Site Conoco, northeast Syria, today at approximately 9am local time in Syria (1 am Eastern Standard Time). Read more

January 04, 2023 - The Iranian state-run news agency IRNA has reported that an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Copse officer has been assassinated in front of his residential home in Tehran after being hit by four bullets. Read more

January 03, 2023 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reported a rocket launch, but the rocket failed. No alert was activated "in accordance with standard operating procedures". Read more

January 03, 2023 - Israel carried out a missile strike on the Damascus International Airport, killing four people while boosting cooperation with the US, and preparing for an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities. Read more

January 03, 2023 - The Hamas terrorist organization has threatened explosive violence and said that if Israeli National Security Minister Ben Gvir visits the Temple Mount, the visit would lead to violence and a declaration of war. Read more

January 1, 2023 - *UPDATE (2)* Syrian state news agency SANA, has reported that explosions were heard near Damascus, and reported that there were "separate indications" of Syrian air defense systems having been activated. Read more

December 31, 2022 - Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Israel after previously holding the office from 1996 to 1999 and 2009 to 2021. He says the new government's first task will be to prevent Iran from destroying Israel with an atomic bomb. Read more

December 26, 2022 - The U.S. government is aware of information that unknown individuals are possibly plotting to attack Americans at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad sometime during the holidays. Read more

December 21, 2022 - "Over the past 48 hours, US Central Command forces conducted three helicopter raids in eastern Syria resulting in the detention of six ISIS operatives". Read more

December 11, 2022 - U.S. Central Command has reported that it has conducted a successful helicopter raid against ISIS at 2:57 a.m. on December 11th, which killed two ISIS officials. Read more

December 10, 2022 - Turkey has carried out airstrikes in the Duhok province in northern Iraq, according Lebanese news agency Al-Mayadeen, targeting Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) elements in the region. Read more

December 06, 2022 - USCENTCOM - TAMPA, Fla. – "An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy patrol boat interacted in an unsafe and unprofessional manner as U.S. Navy ships transited the Strait of Hormuz, the evening of Dec. 5. Read more

December 05, 2022 - RAYTHEON - The United States is currently working with countries in the Middle East to move some of the U.S. air defense systems to Ukraine. Read more

November 25, 2022 - Two rockets targeted coalition forces at the US patrol base in al-Shaddadi, Syria, today at approximately 10:31 p.m. local time in Syria (4:31 p.m. EST). Read more

November 25, 2022 - Turkey has told Russia that it will be continuing to respond to attacks coming from northern Syria, after Russia requested that Turkey not upgrade the conflict in Syria into a full-scale offensive. Read more

November 23, 2022 - US DEPARTMENT OF STATE - "The United States expresses its sincere condolences for the loss of civilian life in Syria and Turkey. Read more

November 23, 2022 - Iran has claimed that Israel killed an Iranian military officer with a roadside bomb in Damascus, Syria according to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRGC) on Wednesday. Read more

November 23, 2022 - Iran has reached 60 percent uranium enrichment purity at its Fordow nuclear plant, according to the United Nations nuclear watchdog, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tuesday. Read more

November 23, 2022 - Two explosions hit the entrance to the city of Jerusalem, Israel on Wednesday injuring at least 10 people in the vicinity of the blasts, one of which has since died of their injuries and another is considered in serious condition. Read more

November 21, 2022 - KURDISTAN - The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched more missiles and drones against the Iranian Kurdish group Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan PDKI in Erbil, Iraq. Read more

November 20, 2022 - Turkish air raids targeted 89 locations in Iraq and Syria, including the Iraqi locations of: Asos, Qandil, Hakurk, and Northern Syria locations of: Cizire, Tal Rifat, Kobani and Derik, according to the Turkish Defense Ministry. Read more

November 19, 2022 - Syrian state news agency SANA is reporting that Israel carried out airstrikes on military positions after flying over the Mediterranean and targeting some military positions in the "central" and "coastal" regions of Syria, killing 4 soldiers. Read more

November 18, 2022 - Event: U.S. Consulate General Erbil is monitoring credible open-source reports of potential Turkish military action in northern Syria and northern Iraq in the coming days. The U.S. government continues to strongly advise U.S. citizens to avoid these areas. Read more

November 17, 2022 - Pakistan has shut down its southwestern border with Afghanistan for an indefinite period, according to both officials and local media on Monday. Read more

November 15, 2022 - CENTCOM: "On Nov 8, CENTCOM forces intercepted a stateless dhow [sailing vessels used in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean] in the Gulf of Oman originating from Iran smuggling a massive volume of explosive material to Yemen. Read more

November 14, 2022 - 11 countries have been placed on the travel advisory page in the last 30 days, including Trinidad and Tobago, Tonga, Ecuador, Moldova, Nigeria, China, Taiwan, Samoa, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. Read more

November 09, 2022 - Syria/Iraq - Airstrikes have been reported on the border between Syria and Iraq. Iranian-backed militia has reportedly blamed the United States for the attacks, but U.S. officials rejected the claims, saying that it wasn't them, but has confirmed that airstrikes were carried out. Al-Mayadeen has claimed that Israel carried out the drone strike. Read more

November 07, 2022 - On Saturday, November 5th the Iranian Revolutionary Guard tested a satellite launch vehicle that Washington has speculated could also launch nuclear warheads. Read more

November 03, 2022 - Israel Defense Forces (IDF) put out an alert regarding a rocket attack in southern Israel. Rocket sirens sounded in Israel. Palestinian News Agency: "Intense flight of Israeli aircraft in the skies of the Gaza Strip". Read more

November 01, 2022 - Saudi Arabia has reportedly shared intelligence with the United States and warned of an impending imminent Iranian attack targeting both Saudi Arabia and Iraq, including Erbil, Iraq where US forces are stationed. Read more

October 30, 2022 - The Pentagon said that although Russia is an "acute threat", China "is the only competitor out there with both the intent to reshape the international order, and increasingly the power to do so". Read more

October 25, 2022 - Iran claims that it has arrested 10 agents allegedly working for Israel in West Azerbaijan province as part of an espionage network, according to Iranian state news agency Fars. Israeli officials claim to have struck 90% of Iran's military operations in Syria, targeting a drone assembly factory near Damascus. Read more

October 25, 2022 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has put out a statement saying that emergency preparedness exercises of the Home Front Command will be taking place during the coming week. "alerts will be heard as part of practicing the emergency system in the localities and practicing behavior guidelines". Read more

October 22, 2022 - Iran has released an advisory to all of its citizens strongly advising them not to travel to Ukraine, and told Iranians currently living in the country to leave the country "for their own safety". Read more

October 21, 2022 - Syrian state media has claimed that Syria has shot down missiles fired by Israel at Damascus late on Friday. It said that they were intercepted and shot down in an area over Damascus close to Syria's shared border with Israel. Read more

October 21, 2022 - According to the White House, Iranian troops were sent to Ukraine to help assist Russia in operating Iranian-made drones that Russia had reportedly purchased from the country. Read more

October 20, 2022 - "On October 19th, General Michael "Erik” Kurilla, commander of CENTCOM, conducted a visit aboard the USS West Virginia, a U.S. Navy Ohio-class nuclear powered ballistic missile submarine at an undisclosed location at sea in international waters in the Arabian Sea. Read more

October 16, 2022 - On Thursday NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the alliance will be giving Ukraine "hundreds of drone jammers" to counter the Iranian Shahed-136 kamikaze drones that Russia is using. Read more

October 14, 2022 - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - "I am pleased that the Governments of Israel and Lebanon have agreed to establish a permanent maritime boundary between their two countries." Read more

October 12, 2022 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that Russia has ordered 2,400 Iranian-made Shahed drones from the Islamic Republic, and asked leaders of the G7 countries to give medium and long-range missile defense systems to protect against the them. Read more

October 12, 2022 - U.S. Department Of State: "Following years of mediation by the United States, the Governments of Israel and Lebanon today announced consensus on an historic agreement to establish a permanent maritime boundary between the two countries". Read more

October 12, 2022 - The United States has begun restricting visas from being issued to both current, and former members of the Taliban, as well as others over the repression of women and girls in Afghanistan, according to a statement by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday." Read more

October 12, 2022 - Israel Defense Forces (IDF) statement earlier: "Our soldiers spotted a Hamas terrorist drone attempting to cross into Israeli territory from the Gaza Strip a short while ago. Read more

October 12, 2022 - Statement by Ukrainian intelligence regarding the current situation at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant (translated). "All six units are disconnected at the ZNPP, the occupiers are forcing employees to sign contracts with Rosatom. Read more

October 12, 2022 - Ukraine claims that Russia has been transferring Shahed-136 kamikaze drones to Belarus territory Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported. Read more

October 11, 2022 - A drone strike in northeastern Syria led by the U.S.-led coalition was carried out on Monday, according to The Associated Press, which cited a Syrian official who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Read more

October 09, 2022 - TEHRAN - Two Iranian hackers from a group called "al-Tahara" hacked into the websites for two natural gas companies: Energean, and Israel Natural Gas Lines. Read more

October 06, 2022 - U.S. special forces have reportedly carried out a helicopter raid in Assad-controlled territory in Syria, south of Qamishli in Northeast Syria overnight. Read more

September 28, 2022 - ERBIL, IRAQ - The United States has shot down an Iranian Mojer-6 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) headed in the direction of U.S. forces in Erbil, Iraq. Read more

September 22, 2022 - Statement from Colonel Joe Buccino, CENTCOM communications director: "At approximately 12:25 am on Sept. 20th, seven ISIS fighters in two vehicles headed in the direction of the Internally Displaced Persons camp at al-Hol were interdicted by U.S. partnered Syrian Democratic Forces. Read more

September 19, 2022 - CENTCOM - TAMPA, Fla. – "At approximately 7:05 pm in Syria on September 18th, a rocket attack targeting the Green Village base in northeast Syria failed to strike US or Coalition forces or equipment. Read more

September 16, 2022 - SYRIA - The Syrian Ministry of Defense has reported an airstrike "with missile bursts" from the northeastern direction of Lake Tiberias, targeting Damascus International Airport, and some points south of Damascus, with "some material losses". Read more

August 31, 2022 - The crude oil tanker "Affinity V", which is 826 feet long, and 147 feet wide ran aground in the Suez Canal, backing up Maritime traffic, according to local media and analysis of the ship's location in vessel tracking software. It has been released and is now back on course. Read more

August 31, 2022 - Israel has allegedly fired several missiles at the Aleppo International Airport, with "several missiles, causing material damage". This, on the same day that U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, in order to "consult on global and regional security challenges, including threats posed by Iran". Read more

August 30, 2022 - The U.S. Navy prevented a support ship from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) from capturing an unmanned surface vessel operated by the U.S. 5th Fleet in the Arabian Gulf, Aug. 29-30. Read more

August 30, 2022 - BAGHDAD - Following the resignation of the Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr on Monday, August 29th, followers who supported him, stormed the green zone with rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and automatic rifle fire as Iraqi security forces fought back, sparking a major escalation in the political deadlock that has gripped the nation. Read more

August 30, 2022 - Location: Iraq (countrywide). Event: Ongoing demonstrations within and around the International Zone in Baghdad have turned violent and resulted in deaths and injuries. Read more

August 25, 2022 - Israel is reportedly striking targets located in Syria. Explosions have been reported in Tartus, and Syrian state media says that its air defenses are engaging "hostile targets" over the Masyaf region in northwestern Syria. Read more

August 25, 2022 - CENTCOM: forces respond to attempted coordinated rocket attacks at Conoco, Green Village bases in northeast Syria. "U.S. forces responded today to rocket attacks at two sites in Syria, destroying three vehicles and equipment used to launch some of the rockets. Read more

August 24, 2022 - At U.S. President Biden’s direction, U.S. military forces conducted precision airstrikes in Deir ez-Zor Syria today. These precision strikes are intended to defend and protect U.S. forces from attacks like the ones on August 15 against U.S. personnel by Iran-backed groups. Read more

August 22, 2022 - The U.S. State Department said on Thursday that they are deeply concerned about increasing tensions in Northeastern Syria regarding a suspected Turkish drone attack that killed four teenage girls and injured 11 other people who were playing volleyball at a girl's center in Hasakah, Syria. Read more

August 18, 2022 - The Chinese Ministry of Defense has reported that their military is carrying out joint military exercises that are co-hosted by 12 countries, with 37 countries in total participating. Read more

August 07, 2022 - According to multiple Israeli sources around 935 rockets have been fired into Israel from the Gaza Strip. Rockets were also fired into Israel just minutes after the ceasefire deadline had been reached. Read more

August 07, 2022 - GAZA - Another airstrike has claimed the life of another PIJ Top Commander, Khaled Mansour, targeted at an apartment building in the crowded Rafah refugee camp in southern Gaza, as the Israeli Defense Force continues their offensive against the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Read more

August 05, 2022 - Rockets are now firing at Israel from Gaza. The IDF stated, "More sirens are now sounding in cities across central Israel. Read more

August 05, 2022 - *NEW UPDATES* Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced that they are currently carrying out strikes on the Gaza Strip after "direct threats" posed by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza. Read more

August 04, 2022 - The U.S. Department of State has put out a worldwide travel alert, advising against traveling abroad after Sunday's drone strike where two R9X Hellfire missiles killed al-Qaeda leader, and Osama bin Laden successor, Ayman al-Zawahri. Read more

August 04, 2022 - The Syrian rights group, Syrian Network For Human Rights (SNHR) has reported that in the month of July there were 86 civilian deaths, including 21 children and eight women, of whom died from torture. Read more

August 02, 2022 - The Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant, which is being built near Mersin, on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, is being constructed by the Russian state-owned nuclear power company, Rosatom, and is set to come online with its first two reactors in 2023. Even though Russia has invaded Ukraine in a special military operation, and NATO is the official nation group to stand against Russia for its actions, Turkey is still on track with its Russian collaborated nuclear energy contract. Read more

August 02, 2022 - The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has carried out a successful drone strike in Afghanistan against al Qaeda leader al-Zawahiri. Read more

August 01, 2022 - An Iranian IRGC-affiliated Telegram channel has posted a video openly declaring that Iran can move its peaceful nuclear program to a nuclear weapons program very quickly, and said that Iran's ballistic missiles are capable of turning New York into ruins. Read more

July 28, 2022 - The Turkish consulate in Mosul, Iraq was targeted by missiles on Wednesday, after the Iraqi government claimed that Turkey had carried out artillery strikes in the Zakho District, in the Duhok Governorate that killed eight people, which Turkey has denied involvement in. Read more

July 26, 2022 - SYRIA/IRAQ - IRAQ - An ongoing military operation by the Turkish Armed Forces in northern Iraq, against the Kurdistan Workers' Party ( PKK ) in the Duhok Governorate, is the next phase of many operations utilizing the code word 'claw' aimed at the PKK. Other operations, beginning in 2019, prior to Claw-Lock include the following: Claw-Eagle, Claw-Tiger, Claw-Lightening, & Claw-Thunderbolt. Read more

July 23, 2022 - Sergei Lavrov, Russia's Foreign Minister is setting out on a trip to Egypt where he will meet with officials and solidify their relationship with Russia. Rosatom, a Russian state-owned energy corporation began construction on Egypt's first nuclear power plant. Read more

July 20, 2022 - TEHRAN - Today there was a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayhip Erdogan, and the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei. The topics of discussion were Ukrainian grain exports as well as peace in Syria. Read more

July 17, 2022 - Capital police in Islamabad, Pakistan have put security on high alert for the next 48 hours across the district, with "no unnecessary movement" allowed. Read more

July 16, 2022 - Saudi Arabia on Friday made an announcement that it is lifting restrictions on all [Israeli] carriers, allowing them to use airspace over the country after a decades-long ban. Read more

July 15, 2022 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out airstrikes in Gaza after rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip into Israel on Saturday. The IDF reported four rockets being fired into Israel from Gaza, two of which fell in "open areas" according to the IDF. Read more

July 14, 2022 - In light of global disputes, regarding the nuclear capacity of Iran, a decision was made, and on Thursday, United States President Joe Biden will sign a joint agreement with the Israeli Prime Minister, Yair Lapid, denying nuclear weapons capabilities to Iran. Read more

July 13, 2022 - U.S. Central Command has put out a release saying that they carried out a "UAS strike" outside of Jindayris, in northwest Syria that targeted "two senior ISIS officials" on July 12th, 2022. Read more

July 12, 2022 - The White House has said that the U.S. has "information" that indicates Iran is preparing, or already has given Russia "hundreds" unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and said that Iran plans to train Russian forces on using the drones as early as this month. Read more

July 10, 2022 - ISRAEL - Creating its 5th Election in 3 years, the newly formed coalition in the Israeli government has chosen to dissolve parliament, which will paralyze the country and allow for assistance from Benjamin Netanyahu, the former conservative prime minister, who left office approximately 1 year ago after the new government was formed, according to The New York Times. Read more

July 08, 2022 - TURKEY - After a cabinet meeting on Monday, the President of Turkey announced that a new military operation would be underway in Syria, to stabilize logistics between 2 already Turkish-controlled areas. The operation will target Turkish efforts at resuming a 20-mile (30km) safe zone along the Turkish-Syrian border. Read more

July 07, 2022 - A militant, who was reportedly affiliated with both the Syrian military and the Hezbollah terrorist organization has been killed by an alleged Israeli drone strike in Quneitra. Read more

July 07, 2022 - The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that they arrested several foreigners, including the British deputy ambassador to Iran Giles Whitaker for spying. The UK says that the reports are "completely false". Read more

July 04, 2022 - Kurdistan 24 news has reported that the Erbil International Airport (EIA) in Iraq has "prevented an unauthorized Iranian Pouya Air Cargo plane from landing, citing the EIA Director Ahmed Hoshyar. Read more

July 04, 2022 - Multiple explosions have been reported at a U.S. base on the Syrian-Iraqi border in the Al-Omar oil field in Deir Ez-Zur in Eastern Syria. Read more

July 04, 2022 - Russian and Syrian vessels have been turning off their transponders and have been accused of deceptive shipping practices in order to sell crude oil and stolen Ukrainian grain while evading the heavy sanctions placed on Russia due to its war on Ukraine. Read more

July 3, 2022 - The Iranian Sponsored, Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah stated that it had flown 3 drones, which were unarmed, towards a natural gas rig operated by Israel in the Mediterranean, and the Israeli military has intercepted them. Read more

July 2, 2022 - The Syrian military on Saturday accused Israel of carrying out daytime airstrikes near Tartus, Syria that they say wounded two civilians. Read more

June 28, 2022 - Iran has applied to become a member of the BRICS, a group of emerging world economies that include: Russia, China, South Africa, Brazil and India. Read more

June 27, 2022 - CENTCOM Statement Regarding Strike Carried Out In Syria. "CENTCOM Forces conducted a kinetic strike in Idlib province, Syria, June 27, targeting Abu Hamzah al Yemeni, a senior leader of Hurras al-Din, an Al Qaeda-aligned terrorist organization. Read more

June 27, 2022 - The US Military has carried out a strike on a vehicle on the Idlib-Binnish road in the Idlib province in Syria on Monday, targeting a senior leader of the Al-Qaeda aligned militant group, Hurras al-Din. Read more

June 27, 2022 - Poisonous gas explosion in Aqaba, Jordon Monday killed at least 13 and injured around 250 other people. The Jordanian government to Al-Arabiya says that the tank contained chlorine gas. Read more

June 26, 2022 - Iran Expanding Nuclear Program While Expanding Cooperation With Russia. Iran’s top security official Ali Shamkhani stated during a meeting with a top diplomat from the European Union that Iran will continue developing its nuclear program until the West changes what it calls "illegal behavior" according to Iranian state news IRNA. Read more

June 26, 2022 - Iran has carried out its second test of the Zuljanah satellite launcher, according to an Iranian state TV spokesperson. Read more

June 25, 2022 - There have been three rocket attacks on gas complexes in northern Iraq owned by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the last four days. The last attack was on a gas complex owned by the Dana Gas Energy Company. Read more

June 25, 2022 - List of travel advisories from the U.S. Department of State from June 1st, 2022 to June 24th, 2022. KEY: Level 1: Normal Precautions | Level 2: Increased Caution | Level 3: Reconsider Travel | Level 4: Do Not Travel. For a clickable list visit the OSLINT Advisories post. Read more

June 22, 2022 - An airman, who has not yet been identified has been arrested in connection with the explosives attack that had been carried out on a United States military base in Syria on April 7th, 2022, according to the Air Force. Read more

June 22, 2022 - A 6.1 magnitude earthquake has killed at least 950 people in Afghanistan on Wednesday and injured over 600 other people. The death toll is likely to rise as news about the earthquake's toll come in from remote villages in the mountains. Read more

June 21, 2022 - In the Persian Gulf, three Iranian IRGC warships came within 50 yards of the United States patrol vessel USS Sirocco and fast transport vessel USNS Choctaw County at high speeds and nearly collided, only diverting when the Sirocco gave an audible warning and deployed a warning flare. Read more

June 20, 2022 - Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz stated during an interview with Channel 12 News that Israel is preparing for offensive options against Iran "if and when" they are needed and warned Iran "I suggest that the Iranians not test these capabilities". Read more

June 20, 2022 - Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Qabs put out a report Sunday saying that there was a mysterious explosion in western Tehran on Saturday night after a drone attack on an Iranian military ballistic development base. Read more

June 19, 2022 - Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has said that Iran will pay a painful price for hunting down Israeli citizens in Turkey to capture and kill them. Read more

June 19, 2022 - Israel has carried out strikes with aircraft and tanks on Gaza with aircraft and tanks after a two-month calm after a rocket was fired into Israel from the Gaza Strip. Thousands of Gazan entry permits have been suspended. Read more

June 18, 2022 - Iranian terror cells have been activated in Turkey and are roaming the streets of Istanbul "looking for Israelis" after having been given an order to carry out attacks against Israelis located in the country, according to an Israeli official who spoke to Ynet on Friday. Read more

June 18, 2022 - U.S. Satellite images have spotted Russian-flagged vessels carrying grain from Ukraine to Syria, according to the satellite imagery company Maxar. Read more

June 18, 2022 - According to both U.S. and Israeli intelligence, Iran is building a vast underground nuclear facility underneath a mountain located south of the Natanz nuclear complex, a report by the New York Times stated on Friday. Read more

June 18, 2022 - A blast has been reported in a Sikh temple in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan on Saturday morning, according to a temple official. Read more

June 18, 2022 - A mourning poster posted on social media has revealed that a lieutenant in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has died in Iran on June 15th, making it the third officer in Iran's IRGC having died in the last week. Read more

June 18, 2022 - Russia carried out airstrikes at the al-Tanf garrison U.S. military base on Wednesday after first notifying the United States of their intentions. The base is located near Syria's border with Jordan in southeast Syria. Read more

June 17, 2022 - The U.S. military captured a senior Islamic State leader during the night raid in northern Syria on Wednesday night who the coalition stated was an experienced bomb maker and operational facilitator. Read more

June 17, 2022 - A Spokesperson for the Iranian Defense Ministry stated on Wednesday that Iran is preparing to test-launch a Zuljanah solid-fuel satellite carrier rocket just days after satellite photos were revealed showing possible preparations for a launch at Imam Khomeini. Read more

June 16, 2022 - Coalition forces detained a senior Daesh leader during an operation in Syria June 16. The detained individual was assessed to be an experienced bomb maker and facilitator who became one of the group’s top leaders in Syria. Read more

June 16, 2022 - The U.S. Apache and Chinook helicopters that were spotted flying over Jarablus, Northern Aleppo, Syria were reportedly a part of a night raid by U.S. Led coalition forces to capture a 'Senior Daesh [ISIS] leader'. Read more

June 14, 2022 - According to the Iranian state's shipping company, Iran has commenced its first shipment of Russian goods to India using a new trade route that uses Iran to link Russia to Asian export markets. Read more

June 11, 2022 - After Russia withdrew a large number of troops from Syria in order to re-focus them on its war in Ukraine, Turkey has announced that it will be carrying out a military operation in northern Syria. Read more

June 10, 2022 - According to Syrian state media, a Syrian military official claimed that Israel targeted locations south of the Syrian capital of Damascus on Friday. Read more

June 9, 2022 - Iran notified the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that it has plans to disconnect 27 IAEA surveillance cameras as well as other equipment used to monitor their nuclear activity according to IAEA chief Rafael Grossi. Read more

June 7, 2022 - U.S. President Joe Biden says that he has no direct plans on visiting Saudi Arabia. He did say however, that there is a possibility that he would be visiting both Israel and other Arab countries and said Saudi Arabia is a possibility. Read more

June 6, 2022 - There have been reports that air defenses have been activated over Damascus, Syria with reports that Israel has carried out airstrikes in the region. Read more

June 6, 2022 - Thailand's Royal Thai Police (RTP) issued a 'secret order' to police the country's police force on the lookout for spies from Iran, after an Iranian spy was arrested in Indonesia, according to the country's police force, who spoke to Bangkok Post. Read more

June 4, 2022 - A U.S. drone strike carried out on Friday has killed five members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist organization. The drone strike was coordinated with the Somali government according to a press release from the Somali Ministry of Information. Read more

June 3, 2022 - According to a report by the Persian Iran International news agency there has been another death of an Islamic Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) Quds Force unit 840 commander, who has died under 'suspicious circumstances' on Monday, May 30th. Read more

May 30, 2022 - Explosions are reported to have been heard near the village of Al-Sahel, around Ain Al-Assad Air Base in Anbar, western Iraq housing U.S. led coalition troops. Read more

May 27, 2022 - Iran has seized two Greek oil tankers in the Persian Gulf over what Iran alleges to be "violations" Friday, according to the IRGC news site Sepah News in a statement. What the violations were exactly was not specified. Read more

May 26, 2022 - Israel has informed the United States that it was in fact responsible for the killing of the Iranian IRGC Colonel Sayad Khodayee, who was involved in the abduction and killing of Israelis, as well as other foreigners globally. Read more

May 25, 2022 - Assassination Attempt On George W. Bush In Dallas Texas Thwarted. Alleged plotter plans to smuggle assassins into the United States through the Mexican border and assassinate the former president. Read more

May 24, 2022 - Iraqi air defenses have shot down an unmanned drone near Martyr Mohammad Alaa Air Base that hosts US forces at dawn on Tuesday, according to the Iraqi military. Read more

May 23, 2022 - Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi said on Monday that he has 'no doubt' that Iran will avenge the death of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officer Colonel Hassan Sayyad Khodaei, who was a member of the IRGC Quds Force in Syria, which he said was an act of 'terrorism'. Read more

May 22, 2022 - Colonel Hassan Sayad Khodayari, senior Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Quds Force member who had taken part in plotting the attacks of Jews and Israelis around the world has been assassinated by two gunmen on motorcycles in broad daylight in Tehran, the capital of Iran outside of his home. Read more

May 22, 2022 - The Pentagon and CENTCOM have both stated that media reports that had reported that U.S. refueling aircraft participated in Israel's "Chariots Of Fire" exercises were inaccurate, according to a CENTCOM spokesperson. Read more

May 21, 2022 - There have been multiple reports by the Syrian media that three Syrian soldiers were killed after alleged Israeli Strikes near Damascus. Read more

May 18, 2022 - Event: The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe is closely monitoring the situation in Khorugh and Rushan, including reports of roadblocks along the Pamir highway and throughout Khorugh, large demonstrations, and several casualties. Mobile phone networks may become inoperable without notice. Read more

May 18, 2022 - Researchers believe that they have finally found the cause of Gulf War illness that made around 250,000 U.S. troops sick after almost 30 years of attempting to find the answer. Read more

May 17, 2022 - SYRIA - Syria, Channel 13 news has reported that Russia, for the first time fired on Israeli aircraft in Syria using S-300 anti-aircraft missiles last week citing 'foreign publications'. Read more

May 15, 2022 - Shireen Abu Akleh, a well known journalist for Al-Jazeera news was shot in the head during an Israeli counterterror raid in the West Bank by a live bullet. The Al-Jazeera broadcaster and the two reporters that were with her at the time have blamed Israeli forces for the death. Read more

May 14, 2022 - ISIS fighters in Nigeria have murdered 20 Christians in retaliation for the deaths of several of the group's leaders that occurred in the Middle East. Read more

May 14, 2022 - Syrian state news agency SANA claims that Israeli missiles fired from Masyaf, in Hama targeted Syria, killing five people and injuring one person. IT also alleges that one of the people killed was a civilian. Read more

May 8, 2022 - Russia is redirecting its troops located in Syria, in the Middle East to eastern and southern Ukraine. Read more

May 2, 2022 - Message from the U.S. Embassy Baghdad and U.S. Consulate General Erbil regarding the attack on the oil refinery in the Iraqi Kurdistan region. "The United States condemns last night's attack on Iraq which resulted in damage to an oil refinery in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region". Read more

May 1, 2022 - Six missiles were fired at Erbil, Iraq. The rockets were reportedly fired from the Al-Hamdaniya district of the Nineveh Governorate in Northern Iraq. Read more

June 30, 2022 - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on June 21st that the BRICS countries, which include Russia, China, Brazil, and South Africa (Iran and Argentina have applied but not yet accepted) are currently working on setting up a global reserve currency to cut their financial reliance on the West. Read more

June 25, 2022 - List of travel advisories from the U.S. Department of State from June 1st, 2022 to June 24th, 2022. KEY: Level 1: Normal Precautions | Level 2: Increased Caution | Level 3: Reconsider Travel | Level 4: Do Not Travel. For a clickable list visit the OSLINT Advisories post. Read more

June 20, 2022 - Over 200 people have been killed in Oromia, Ethiopia, according to witnesses. Most of those killed were ethnic Amhara, a Semitic-speaking ethnic group that is indigenous to Ethiopia. Read more

June 8, 2022 - The World Bank put out a statement saying that less developed countries in the world face a major recession as a result of the war in Ukraine, as well as the consequences of the COVID-19 lockdowns as the cost of energy and food continue to rise globally. Read more

June 6, 2022 - Over 50 Catholic worshipers were killed after gunmen attacked St. Francis Catholic Church in Nigeria during church service. Although most were killed by gunfire, some were killed by explosions as the gunmen detonated explosives on the church compound. Read more

May 16, 2022 - The United States is deploying up to 500 soldiers to Somalia, Africa in order to establish "persistent presence" there in order to combat the increasing terrorist activity in the country by a branch of Al Qaeda called Al-Shabaab. Read more

May 14, 2022 - ISIS fighters in Nigeria have murdered 20 Christians in retaliation for the deaths of several of the group's leaders that occurred in the Middle East. Read more

April 2, 2022 - Over 200 Islamist militants have been killed by a state military operation in Mali, Africa in late March involving both land and air forces. Read more

February 7, 2022 - A cyclone that occurred in Madagascar has killed at least 10 people, destroyed homes and cut power as it hit the eastern coast of the country with wind speeds of over 100 miles per hour. Read more

January 29, 2022 - At least 14 people have been killed in Mogadishu, Somalia Africa, most of which were civilians after a dispute between soldiers happened in response to stolen food sacks Read more

January 28, 2022 - The U.S. State Department has put out a security alert stating that the curfew in Burkina Faso, West Africa has been updated: From 12:00 am to 4:00 am. Read more

January 27, 2022 - The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has put out an alert for Kenya stating that there are 'serious threats against Westerners in Kenya' and a real risk of being targeted in public places frequented by foreign nationals. Read more

January 27, 2022 - After the coup in Burkina Faso many people celebrated the takeover and said that they want a partnership with Russia saying "Long live Russia!" and have said "No! to France". Read more

January 27, 2022 - Ethiopia has lifted its state of emergency due to a diminishing security threat according to the office of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Read more

January 24, 2022 - There has been another coup in Burkina Faso, Africa. The army has ousted President Roch Kabore. Read more

January 23, 2022 - 130 soldiers from the Maine Army National Guard have returned home from their 10 month deployment to Africa. Read more

January 23, 2022 - A top military official says that the Ethiopian army plans to enter Mekelle, the capital of Tigray and 'eliminate' rebellious forces Read more

January 23, 2022 - Internet in Burkina Faso has been severely disrupted according to Netblocks after soldiers opened fire on military bases and the country imposed curfew. Read more

January 21, 2022 - A large blast in Bogoso, Ghana has reportedly left 17 dead and 59 wounded. Read more

January 17, 2022 - Sudanese security forces have opened fire on protesters in Sudan, Africa who were protesting the military coup, firing on them with live rounds killing at least seven people and wounding around 100. Read more

January 11, 2022 - An airstrike in Tigray, Ethiopia in the town of Mai Tsebri has killed 17 people and wounded dozens of others. Read more

April 26, 2022 - Syrian news SANA has reported that Syria's air defenses have been activated in response to alleged Israeli airstrikes, saying "Our air defenses are confronting an Israeli aggression in the sky around Damascus". Read more

April 24, 2022 - A military outpost in Pakistan was attacked which left three military personnel dead. The assault happened on a military installation in the North Waziristan region, a mountainous area of Northwest Pakistan. Read more

April 21, 2022 - The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has put out a statement saying that they have struck an underground complex in Gaza that is used to produce rocket engines, and that they hold Hamas responsible for terrorist activities coming from Gaza. Read more

April 21, 2022 - Over a dozen rockets were fired into Israel from the Gaza Strip hours after a rocket was fired at a home in Sderot, Israel. No one was in the home at the time the rocket hit, and only a fragment of the rocket is reported to have fallen in the yard in front of the building. Read more

April 19, 2022 - ISIS is calling for a renewed global offensive' and asking its supporters to launch new attacks around the world to avenge ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Qurashi who blew himself up during a U.S. special operations raid in Syria back in February and said that they want to take advantage of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Read more

April 15, 2022 - Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) has put out a statement saying that the U.S. base in eastern Syria had been infiltrated last week and a bomb was planted that injured 4 U.S. service personnel. Read more

April 13, 2022 - An Iranian "Ghost Armada" is shipping over 829,000 barrels of illegal oil to China per day which currently totals around 338,000 barrels of illegal oil, or $22 billion worth since January, 2021. Read more

March 25, 2022 - A Houthi missile has hit one or more Aramco oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, in the city of Jeddah, on Friday. Videos have been put out on social media of the oil facilities burning. The Yemeni Houthi group stated Friday that they will be putting out a statement on a large military operation 'deep in Saudi Arabia'. Read more

March 21, 2022 - The British intelligence agency, MI5 says that Afghanistan is once again becoming a breeding ground for Islamist terrorists, and said that extremists from Britain have already tried to travel to the country. Read more

March 20, 2022 - Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said that an attack targeted a water desalination plant in the Saudi city Al-Shaqeeq and Aramco's facility in Jazan. Read more

March 16, 2022 - General for the United States Central Command says that he does not believe the Iranian attack on Erbil, Iraq over the weekend was "against us" but that it was going "against other targets". Read more

March 14, 2022 - A number of Israeli websites, including government sites have crashed as a result of cyberattacks, including the websites of the interior, health, justice and welfare ministries. Read more

March 13, 2022 - Iran has officially claimed responsibility for the missile attacks that hit near the U.S. consulate in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq Saturday night. On Sunday morning the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) confirmed launching precision-guided missiles at Erbil, Iraq. Read more

March 12, 2022 - Multiple rocket or ballistic missile strikes reported on US airbase in northern Iraq, near Erbil. We are looking into these reports and will report when we find more information on this. Read more

March 4, 2022 - A suicide bomber has hit a Shiite Muslim mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan killing at least 56 people and injuring 194, many of whom were critically injured. As of yet no one has claimed responsibility for the attack. Read more

February 20, 2022 - Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Damascus reportedly hit positions in Cubas, east of Idlib, with katyusha rockets according to Middle East News. Read more

February 18, 2022 - Rocket sirens reported to be going off in many places in Northern Israel, Galilee area and South Golan.IDF states that a UAV crossed from Lebanon into Israeli airspace. Read more

February 16, 2022 - Israel has reportedly launched surface to surface missiles (Some conflicting reports say airstrikes from aircraft) from the Golan Heights at 23:35 targeting a location south of Damascus Syria according to Syrian state media. Read more

February 14, 2022 - Israel has put out an announcement telling Israelis currently in Ukraine to 'take responsibility for your lives' and 'come home before it's too late' and while they still can. Read more

February 13, 2022 - The United States has sent F-22 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday in response to the recent drone and missile attacks on the UAE by Iranian backed Houthi rebels. Read more

February 11, 2022 - The Biden administration is considering designating the Houthis a terrorist organization... again, after having reversed Trump's decision to designate the Houthis a terrorist organization before he left office on January 19th, 2021. Read more

February 11, 2022 - U.S. officials have told senators that Iran could manufacture enough material for a nuclear bomb in 'weeks' if the country decides that it wants one. Read more

February 9, 2022 - *UPDATED INFO* Iran has unveiled the Kheibarshekan missile, a missile that they say is 'already in use' that has a 1,450 kilometer (over 900 mile) range with 'pinpoint accuracy' and propelled with solid fuel and capable of penetrating into missile shields with high maneuverability Read more

February 8, 2022 - Sirens are sounding in And near Umm Al-Fahm, Northern Israel after an alleged Israeli airstrike. Syrian state news agency SANA confirmed that their air defenses were activated over Damascus after airstrikes were allegedly carried out by Israel. Read more

February 8, 2022 - A new report by the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations released an exhaustive report in February, 2022 about the evacuation from Afghanistan on August 31st, 2021 indicates that 9,000 of Americans were left behind in Afghanistan, as opposed to the estimate of 100 to 150 that had been released to the public. Read more

February 5, 2022 - Unclassified report on U.S. Forces at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan showing the events that occurred at the airport between August 10th, 2021 to August 31st, 2021. Read more

February 3, 2022 - Full report from the U.S. Department of Defense regarding the US raid on Northern Syria and elimination of ISIS leader. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said today that the United States and its citizens are safer after the death of the leader of ISIS in northwest Syria. Read more

February 3, 2022 - The United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations put out a report on February, 2022 regarding the Afghanistan evacuation that was concluded on August 31st, 2021. The report indicates that thousands of Americans were left behind in Afghanistan, as opposed to the estimate of 100 to 150 that had been released to the public. Read more

February 3, 2022 - More details have been given about the mission in northern Syria. The Pentagon has put out a statement saying that the operation that was carried out in Northwest Syria to eliminate or capture Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi who the Pentagon says is the leader of ISIS was a complete success, but stated that the terrorist blew up a bomb that killed civilians, including his family. Read more

February 3, 2022 - The Pentagon has said that the U.S. Military has carried out a 'successful' counterterrorism mission in northwest Syria, but did not provide much in the way of details, though earlier reports of the raid piece together what happened. Read more

February 3, 2022 - A CENTCOM commander has stated that we should expect a resurgence of the Islamic State (ISIS) as a result of the ISIS fighters that were released by the Taliban while they took over Afghanistan Read more

February 3, 2022 - Reports earlier of U.S. gunship helicopters firing on targets in Idlib Syria have been confirmed. There has been a U.S. led raid in northern Syria in the town of Atmeh, Idlib that resulted in several civilian casualties and leaving at least 12 dead. Read more

February 2, 2022 - There are currently unconfirmed reports of many U.S. Gunship helicopters flying around Idlib and Afrin Syria. Also reports of gunships firing on a target in Idlib, Syria. Read more

February 2, 2022 - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reported that they have intercepted three hostile drones that penetrated its airspace. United States says they are sending fighters and the USS Cole for joint patrols with UAE. Read more

February 2, 2022 - Conflicting reports of a rocket attack on the Baghdad International Airport Wednesday morning. Some reports say that the reports are false, and that the sirens that sounded were a part of a test that was being carried out. Read more

February 1, 2022 - Israel says that they will have the technology to shoot down rockets, drones and other threats with lasers within a year, and will surround themselves with a defensive 'laser wall' Read more

January 31, 2022 - Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby stated that early this morning US military personnel had responded to the inbound missile threat on the UAE which involved the activation of the Patriot missile batteries. Read more

January 31, 2022 - The Russian army is reportedly disrupting GPS signals with electromagnetic waves in Latakia as well as Ben Gurion, the main airport in Israel and within Israel's airspace. Read more

January 31, 2022 - Syrian state news SANA stated that the alleged Israeli missiles during the airstrike on Damascus Syria came from Riyaq, a town in Lebanon east of Beirut. Read more

January 31, 2022 - CURRENT STATUS: Confirmed, developing story. There are currently confirmed reports of Israeli warplanes carrying out an alleged airstrike over Damascus hours after the Iranian backed Houthis launched a ballistic missile at Abu Dhabi, UAE. Read more

January 31, 2022 - CURRENT STATUS: UNCONFIRMED. There are currently multiple reports of Israeli warplanes carrying out an airstrike over Damascus. Read more

January 28, 2022 - At least six rockets have been launched at Baghdad's International Airport which targeted the U.S. Army's Victory Base. Read more

January 28, 2022 - At least five people have been killed and 34 have been injured in a Houthi missile strike on Marib city in Yemen according to the state news agency SABA on Friday. Read more

January 24, 2022 - The U.S. Air Force says that it intervened during the missile attack on the United Arab Emirates. Read more

January 24, 2022 - Multiple large explosions and possible missile interceptions have been reported in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read more

January 23, 2022 - Yemen has been in near total blackout for four days now after an airstrike on the telecom building in Hudaydah. Read more

January 23, 2022 - There has been a massive explosion near the Al-Hasakah prison and fighting in the streets as ISIS fighters clash with SDF fighters. ISIS appears to be in control of parts of the prison now. Read more

January 22, 2022 - U.S. representative Michael McCaul says that he is very concerned by the attacks in Iraq and Syria and that the U.S. must continue to support our partners to ensure the defeat of the caliphate. Read more

January 22, 2022 - There has been another attack on the al-Sina'a prison in Al-Hasakah, Syria by ISIS fighters. SDF fighters stormed the prison. Clashes still ongling. Read more

January 21, 2022 - According to the Pentagon, the U.S. military has carried out airstrikes against ISIS in support of the Syrian Democratic Forces as they battled an ISIS prison break. Read more

January 21, 2022 - Islamic State gunman have attacked an Iraqi army barracks north of Baghdad, Iraq killing 11 soldiers as they were sleeping according to Iraqi officials. Read more

January 21, 2022 - The Taliban has announced that they are creating a national suicide brigade, adding suicide bombers as part of the national army of Afghanistan. Read more

January 21, 2022 - Netblocks is currently reporting a complete and ongoing internet blackout in Yemen after an airstrike on the telecom building in Hudaydah. Read more

January 21, 2022 - Warships from Russia, China and Iran are all navigating to the Middle East for joint naval drills in the Persian Gulf. Syria, India and Venezuela will also be participating in the drills. Read more

January 19, 2022 - The Lebanese media has reported that a single rocket has been launched from Lebanon towards Israel. The IDF however reportedly has said that they are unaware of any rocket launches from Lebanon. Read more

January 18, 2022 - The Iraqi-Turkey oil pipeline has reportedly been halted after a large explosion after which a fire broke out Read more

January 17, 2022 - The Saudi Arabian led coalition has announced that they have started bombing the Yemen capital Sana'a after Houthi drones carried out attacks on the UAE, killing three civilians as well as an attack on Saudi Arabia. Read more

January 17, 2022 - The White House has responded to the Houthi drone attack on the UAE strongly condemning the 'terrorist attack' in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates which killed three civilians after the Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack. Read more

January 17, 2022 - The 5.6 magnitude earthquake death toll in the Qadis district of Badghis, Afghanistan has risen from 12 to 26. Read more

January 17, 2022 - The UAE says that three people were killed when three fuel trucks exploded after 3 Houthi drones attacked. A fire also broke out near the Abu Dhabi airport. Read more

January 17, 2022 - Iranian backed Houthis have reportedly attacked UAE with drone strikes causing multiple tankers to explode. Read more

January 16, 2022 - *Developing* Multiple blasts have been reported in Karrada, Baghdad in Iraq. The cause of the explosions are currently unknown. Read more

January 15, 2022 - The Iraqi military has reported a drone attack on the U.S. Balad Air Base in Saladin early Saturday. Read more

January 13, 2022 - Iran is suspected to be behind the recent attacks on U.S. troops and bases in Syria. Read more

January 13, 2022 - The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has put out a statement saying that a woman and child was injured during the rocket attack on the embassy. Read more

January 13, 2022 - Iran's official IRNA news agency reported on Thursday that the country launched a solid fuel satellite carrier rocket into space for the first time ever. Read more

January 13, 2022 - Confirmed reports of a rocket attack being carried out on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad in the Green Zone. At least two Katyusha rockets were fired at the U.S. Embassy with an unconfirmed report of a rocket hitting a street in Baghdad. Read more

January 5, 2022 - The Ain Al-Assad airbase in western Iraq is now reportedly under fire from rockets. Read more

January 5, 2022 - The US led coalition has conducted three more airstrikes around Green Village, Deir Ezzur, Syria. Read more

January 5, 2022 - A Katyusha rocket reportedly hit a military base at Baghdad's international airport hosting US troops. Read more

January 5, 2022 - The US Military coalition in Syria hit short ranged rocket sites in Syria which were believed to have the purpose of of attacking an installation used by US forces. Read more

January 3, 2022 - A US Military base at the Baghdad airport has reportedly shot down two drones with a C-RAM anti missile system. The drones had the words 'Soleimani's revenge' and 'revenge operations for our leaders' written on them. Read more

January 3, 2022 - The Jerusalem Post website was hacked and replaced with a photo of a rocket coming out of a ring, similar to the ring worn by top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani with the message "We are close to you where you do not think about it". Read more

January 2, 2022 - The IDF has responded to the rocket attack from Gaza with surgical strikes within Gaza on Hamas rocket launch locations and anti-aircraft missiles were fired on Israeli helicopters. Read more

January 1, 2022 - Two rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip, which is run by the terrorist organization Hamas and fell into the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Central Israel. Read more

January 1, 2022 - Multiple reports of a rocket attack on a US base in the Koniko, Syria oil field. Read more

December 30, 2021 - The Hezbollah terrorist organization is reportedly deploying air defense systems in Damascus, Syria and Lebanon to defend against airstrikes by Israeli aircraft. Read more

December 30, 2021 - Iran state television stated on Thursday that it has launched a rocket with a satellite carrier containing three unknown devices into space. Read more

December 29, 2021 - The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) say that their tanks have pounded Hamas terrorist military posts in Gaza in retaliation for injuring an Israeli civilian. Read more

December 29, 2021 - A new report that has been released by an Israeli based Alma Research Center says that the Hezbollah which is a terrorist group based in Lebanon now has around 2,000 unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs Read more

December 28, 2021 - The port in Latakia, Syria that Israel reportedly bombarded with missiles and caused extensive material damage was just 705 meters away from a Russian Naval base. Read more

December 28, 2021 - Confirmed reports of a large blast hitting Damascus, Syria were controlled demolitions. Read more

December 28, 2021 - Israel has reportedly fired cruise missiles at a port in Latakia, Syria targeting the container yard. Read more

December 27, 2021 - A magnitude 5.2 earthquake has hit 36.6 miles North of Bandar Abbas, Iran. Whether it was a nuclear test or natural occurrence is currently unknown. Read more

December 24, 2021 - The Taliban has halted all evacuation flights from Afghanistan after a disagreement regarding who gets seats on the plane. Read more

December 22, 2021 - ISRAEL - Incoming Commander of Israel's Air Force (IAF) Major General Tomer Bar said that Israel can attack Iran's nuclear facilities tomorrow if needed. Read more

December 20, 2021 - There are as of yet unverified reports of an airstrike carried out by the Saudi Arabian Air Force on the Sanaa airport controlled by the Iranian backed Houthis Read more

December 20, 2021 - Amid tensions over Iran's nuclear program, the Iranian paramilitary Revolutionary Guard's aerospace division held military drills and exercises. Many videos circulated social media reporting 'anti-aircraft' and 'gunfire'. Read more

December 19, 2021 - Two rockets were fired toward the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. Read more

December 16, 2021 - During an event recognizing 30 years of Israel and Ukraine ties, the Ukrainian ambassador to Israel Yehven Korniychuck stated that Ukraine sees Jerusalem as Israel's 'one and only capital' and will be opening up an embassy in the city next year. Read more

December 16, 2021 - The US Military has shot down a drone near a US Military base in Southern Syria. The drone was believed to be threatening the base which was just attacked a few weeks ago by both drones and rockets. Read more

December 16, 2021 - Verified reports are coming in that Syria's air defenses are engaging Israeli missiles over Damascus as a result of Israeli airstrikes. One Syrian soldier was killed and material damage sustained during the airstrikes according to Syrian state run news agency SANA. Read more

December 13, 2021 - Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has put out a warning about trusting the United States by updating the US with the plans and activities of the Israeli military is a grave mistake and puts the very existence of Israel in danger. Read more

December 13, 2021 - The United States has reportedly rejected a request by Israel to fast track delivery two tanker aircraft which Israel had ordered to carry out plans for a possible military option against Iran as their nuclear ambitions move forward. Read more

December 12, 2021 - Satellite images taken of Iran's Imam Khomeini spaceport by Planet Labs Inc. indicate that Iran is preparing for a space launch. Read more

December 12, 2021 - Britain told Iran on Sunday that this is their last chance to come to the table with some serious proposals and save the nuclear deal saying that they would not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon. Read more

December 11, 2021 - Israel is preparing for a possible strike on Iran and has notified the United States of its intentions. Read more

December 11, 2021 - Several explosions have been reported and captured on video at an ammunition depot in the al-Burj Shemali camp in southern Tyre, Lebanon. Read more

December 11, 2021 - The Hezbollah terrorist organization have increased the range of their ballistic missiles. They are now capable of hitting not only Israel but North Africa (Egypt) and Saudi Arabia Read more

December 10, 2021 - Marine General Frank McKenzie has said during an interview with the Associated Press that the US will keep 2,500 troops in Iraq but that he is expecting an increased level of attacks by Iranian backed militias as well as Iraqis who want to force all U.S. troops out of the country. Read more

December 9, 2021 - A member of Syrian opposition claims that Syria and North Korea were working with Iran to build a nuclear rector in Northwestern Syria. Read more

December 9, 2021 - Military leaders for the United States and Israel will be discussing drills and exercises to prepare for a potential worst case scenario involving Iran. Read more

December 8, 2021 - Israel's security establishment told Israeli media that the country has carried out airstrikes against 3/4 of Iran's weapon supplies. Read more

December 8, 2021 - The US Navy has seized two large cashes of Iranian terrorist weapons headed to Insurgents in Yemen according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). It is the largest seizure of Iranian weapons ever. Read more

December 7, 2021 - Baghdad air traffic control has told OM-HEX to land in Bagdhad rather than Erbil for 'security reasons' after early warning sirens went off at the US consulate and flights were diverted. Read more

December 7, 2021 - There are reportedly early warning sirens going off at the US consulate in Erbil, Iraq but no sirens currently going off at the airport. Flights are being diverted away from the airport. Read more

December 7, 2021 - The recent Israeli airstrike carried out on the Syrian port of Latakia were likely targeting weapons and arms being smuggled by Iran which were marked for delivery to Hezbollah according to reports. Read more

December 7, 2021 - A car bomb has exploded in Basra, Iraq reportedly killing at least 11 to 15 people and wounding dozens of others. Casualties are still being assessed. Isis has claimed responsibility for the attack. Read more

December 7, 2021 - Syrian state media has reported that Israel carried out an airstrike hitting the port of Latakia, which is a main shipping port in Syria and is close to Russia's main Syrian airbase, Hmeimim. Read more

December 5, 2021 - Explosions have been reportedly heard inside US base in eastern Homs, Syria in the Al-Tanf area near the Iraqi border according to Syrian state news agency SANA. Read more

December 5, 2021 - Nour News agency said that the explosion was a defensive missile fired into the sky 'with the aim of testing rapid response to a possible attack'. Security officials stated that it was a 'controlled explosion' of a missile fired by the air defense system. Read more

December 5, 2021 - Three rockets were reportedly fired at the US Military base in the Koniko oil field in DeirEzzor, eastern Syria. The reports of the attack on the base are as of yet unconfirmed. Read more

December 4, 2021 - There has been a large blast 20 kilometers away from the Natanz nuclear site in Iran in the Badroud region. A bright light is reported to be lingering in the sky. Read more

December 4, 2021 - The US military has carried out a drone strike near Idlib, Syria which targeted a senior alQaeda leader and planner of terrorist activities according to Central Command. Read more

November 30, 2021 - IDF spokesperson Brigadier General Ran Kochav says that Israel is accelerating their plans against Iran and preparing for all eventualities to prevent Iran from 'becoming a threshold state'. Read more

November 30, 2021 - There has been a magnetic roadside bomb explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan Darul Aman road on the western part of Kabul. Read more

November 23, 2021 - A US military base in Kharab al-Jair village in Northern Syria has been attacked by rockets. Read more

November 23, 2021 - There has allegedly been an explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan in the PD2 area due to a vehicle magnet bomb. Read more

November 14, 2021 - The US military covered up civilian deaths that occurred during two airstrikes near Baghuz, in Syria in 2019. Read more

November 11, 2021 - Iranian backed Houthi rebels have stormed the US embassy in Yemen and taken at least 25 hostages, along with equipment and documents. Most of the hostages have been set free, but the State Department says they are increasing their diplomatic efforts to free the rest. Read more

November 9, 2021 - The Iranian military on Tuesday said that they shot down two U.S. drones entering Iranian airspace. Read more

November 9, 2021 - After reports from Syria that Israel carried out airstrikes in Homs, allegedly injuring two Syrian soldiers, Israel has closed the airspace above the Golan Heights, East of the Jordan river. Read more

November 7, 2021 - The Iraqi army has arrived in Baghdad with tanks. More troops are on the way, after a failed assassination attempt on the Iraqi Prime Minister. Read more

November 7, 2021 - The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi has been targeted by rocket fire at his place of residence. Read more

November 2, 2021 - At least 19 people are reported to be dead and 42 injured from multiple blasts outside the Sardar Daud Military hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. Read more

October 27, 2021 - A Pentagon official has told the U.S. congress that ISIS-K terrorists in Afghanistan may have the capability to carry out a terrorist attack on the United States and other countries within six months. Read more

October 23, 2021 - The US has carried out an airstrike in Syria, killing the senior al-Qaeda leader, Abdul Hamid al-Matar according to Central Command. Read more

October 22, 2021 - A Syrian military outpost housing US troops was hit by a coordinated attack on Wednesday. No US troops were injured or killed in the attack. Read more

October 15, 2021 - A large blast caused heavy casualties during Friday prayers at a Shi'ite mosque in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Read more

October 9, 2021 - Early Sunday an Israeli airstrike allegedly targeted a T4 airbase near Homs, Syria belonging to the Al Bukamal and Deir ez-Zor militas. Read more

October 3, 2021 - A bomb that went off outside a Mosque in Kabul, Afghanistan has killed 'a number of' civilians according to a Taliban spokesman. Read more

October 1, 2021 - Salim Abu-Ahmad, a senior Al Qaeda leader was killed by a US airstrike in Idlib, Syria by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Read more

September 30, 2021 - Iran has threatened to strike Azerbaijan as Iranian heavy weapons and tanks gather at the border with Azerbaijan. Read more

September 29, 2021 - Tensions are escalating at Iran's border with Azerbaijan as Iran sends heavy weapons, tanks, an air defense system and an attack helicopter to the border. Read more

September 24, 2021 - PENTAGON: When the U.S. Central Command carries out airstrikes against ISIS-K or other terrorist groups, they will not be negotiating with the Taliban or asking them permission to carry out strikes as it considers Afghanistan a free space. Read more

September 21, 2021 - The US House Democrats have voted to remove funding for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system Read more

September 20, 2021 - The UK Ministry Of Defense has opened an investigation involving the data breach of 250 Afghan interpreters. Read more

September 20, 2021 - A US drone strike has been reported on a vehicle near Binnish in the Turkey controlled Idlib province in Syria. Read more

September 18, 2021 - CENTCOM has announced that no ISIS-K terrorists were likely killed in the U.S. drone strike on August 29th, but that 10 civilians, including 7 children were killed in the strike on the aid worker's vehicle. Read more

September 17, 2021 - Russia, China, North Korea and other countries have put out a statement to the UN Tuesday saying that the United States committed war crimes in Afghanistan and is calling on the United Nations to bring them to justice. Read more

September 16, 2021 - A report that was given during the Tuesday National Security Summit indicates that al-Quaeda could be fully rebuilt in Afghanistan within 'one to two years' and states that members are already returning to the country. Read more

September 13, 2021 - The Al Qaeda leader, al-Zawahiri appeared in a video commemorating 20 years since the attacks on the twin towers on September 11th, 2001 despite the fact that he was thought to have been killed months ago. Read more

September 13, 2021 - An investigation carried out by the New York Times says that there was no ISIS-K bomb being loaded into a vehicle that was targeted and blown up by a US drone based on 'evidence' that it was loaded with explosives. The report also shows that the US drone strike killed 10 civilians, 7 of which were children. Read more

September 11, 2021 - Sirens sounded in Gaza as the IDF struck targets in Northern and Central Gaza on Sunday morning after rockets were fired from Southern Gaza into Israel on Saturday. Read more

September 11, 2021 - Both Erbil and Harir airport in Iraq have been involved in a drone attack carried out by two explosive drones. Read more

September 5, 2021 - Saudi Arabia intercepted 3 ballistic missiles fired from Yemen, as well as three 'booby trapped' drones. Read more

September 5, 2021 - Saudi Arabia intercepted 3 ballistic missiles fired from Yemen, as well as three 'booby trapped' drones. Read more

September 6, 2021 - IDF major general Tal Kalman says that Iran has smuggled and has deployed high precision missiles in Syria. Read more

September 2, 2021 - In a transcript of the final phone call, Biden openly told the then President, Ghani to lie about the situation in Afghanistan and change the 'perception' and 'project a different picture' to the public.Read more

August 31, 2021 - Washington says that Isis-k fired rockets at both military jets and evacuation planes in an attempt to take the planes out. On rocket landed inside the airport. Read more

August 31, 2021 - After the last of the U.S. forces pulled out of Afghanistan, the sound of gunshots throughout the country could be heard as the Taliban reportedly goes house to house carrying out executions, according to investigative journalist, Lara Logan. Read more

August 31, 2021 - On August 27th, Pakistan opened fire on a group of Afghan refugees attempting to get into the country from Afghanistan, killing six Afghans at the Torkham border crossing. Read more

August 31, 2021 - The U.S. Military disabled 73 aircraft before evacuating the Kabul international airport on Monday according to a U.S. General. The aircraft that were left in the hanger were 'demilitarized' (rendered useless) by US troops before leaving. Read more

August 31, 2021 - Chris Miller, Trump's final Defense Secretary says that Trump's talk of a full withdrawal was a ruse, a play to convince the Taliban-led government to keep U.S. counterterrorism forces. Read more

August 31, 2021 - Chris Miller, Trump's final Defense Secretary says that Trump's talk of a full withdrawal was a ruse, a play to convince the Taliban-led government to keep U.S. counterterrorism forces. Read more

August 30, 2021 - U.S. Officials have stated, "Final plane is wheels up. War is over" regarding the last of the U.S. forces being evacuated from Afghanistan. Read more

August 30, 2021 - The Hellfire missile used to strike ISIS-K in Afghanistan was a special type of missile called "The Flying Ginsu" that uses blades instead of explosives to destroy their target. Read more

August 30, 2021 - Islamic State Khorasan claimed responsibility for firing six rockets at U.S. forces in Kabul, Afghanistan. The U.S. missile defense system at the airport activated in response to the rockets that were fired. Read more

August 30, 2021 - According to the Pentagon there has been a final evacuation flight of 1,200 people from Afghanistan. Read more

August 30, 2021 - 9 members of a family were killed in U.S. strike on ISIS vehicle containing an ISIS suicide bomber who was deemed an 'imminent' threat to U.S. forces at the airport. Read more

August 30, 2021 - Five rockets were reportedly fired at the Kabul airport targeting U.S. troops. US military deployed C-RAM missile defense system. No casualties have been reported, according to a US official. Read more

August 29, 2021 - There are reports of a US drone airstrike in Kabul targeting a vehicle rigged with explosives that was driving to the airport to attack US forces at the Kabul airport. Read more

August 29, 2021 - NATO: International Military Evacuations From Kabul International Airport Have Ended, With No More Evacuation Flights Being Carried Out. Read more

August 28, 2021 - Biden had stated that the drone strikes against the Islamic State on Friday won't be the last. He stated, "We will continue to hunt down any person involved in that heinous attack and make them pay". Read more

August 28, 2021 - The IDF is retaliating with strikes in Gaza on Hamas positions in retaliation for incendiary balloons being launched into Israel and causing fires. IDF says it struck a Hamas military compound and the entrance to a tunnel. Read more

August 28, 2021 - U.S. Military commanders have informed Biden that another attack in Kabul is highly likely in the next 24-36 hours. Read more

August 28, 2021 - The Pentagon says that they will not release the names of the two 'high profile' ISIS planners that were killed in a U.S. drone strike in response to the ISIS suicide bombings at the Kabul airport. Read more

August 28, 2021 - The Pentagon says that there are around 600 U.S. citizens still in Afghanistan. All U.S. troops will be out of Afghanistan by September 1st Read more

August 28, 2021 - Pentagon: US Military has begun withdrawing its forces from the Kabul airport. Department of Defense is not providing details about how many troops are left. Read more

August 28, 2021 - Pentagon says that they cannot confirm or deny reports that civilians were shot by US Marines at the Kabul airport but said, "we're certainly not in a position to deny it either". Read more

August 28, 2021 - The Taliban has told all Afghan citizens to hand in all weapons and ammo within the week or face punishment. Read more

August 28, 2021 - Eyewitnesses on the ground in Kabul, Afghanistan say that some of the Afghans who died, did not die from the blast but were shot to death by US soldiers due to panic after the blast hit. Read more

August 28, 2021 - The death toll from the Kabul suicide attacks have now reached 170 Afghans and 13 US service members. Read more

August 28, 2021 - The UK defense secretary said that some people will be left behind as evacuations from Afghanistan stop, but that those left behind will be given advice on how to look after themselves under Taliban rule. Read more

August 28, 2021 - China issued a warning to the United States Monday against proposing any "wanton sanctions" against the Taliban after the terrorist organization took over the country's leadership and government. Read more

August 28, 2021 - The State Department has issued a security alert telling U.S. citizens to "avoid traveling to the airport and avoid all airport gates at this time" Read more

August 28, 2021 - A source on the ground says that there was 'massive' gunfire in Kabul, Afghanistan and intermittent gunfire is continuing in the city. Read more

August 28, 2021 - CENTCOM COMMANDER: "We will continue to coordinate with the Taliban on preventing terrorist attacks". Read more

August 28, 2021 - The US embassy in Kabul is warning about "security threats at the Kabul airport" and urges U.S. citizens who are at or near the airport gates to "leave immediately". Read more

August 28, 2021 - The suicide bomber that carried out the attack on the Kabul international airport had 25 pounds of explosives, along with other equipment used to enlarge the blast radius and shrapnel range. Intel points to there being more suicide bomb attacks by ISIS-K. Read more

August 28, 2021 - CENTCOM: The US Military has carried out an over-the-horizon unmanned airstrike against an ISIS-K planner in the Nangahar Province of Afghanistan. Read more

August 27, 2021 - At least three rockets, some reports say 4 or more rockets were reportedly fired at a US base in Iraq near the Iraq/Kuwait border according to Roey Kais of Kan (Kan news). One rocket reportedly landed within Kuwait. This is developing. Read more

August 27, 2021 - Taliban spokesperson Bilal Karimi says that they have now taken over control of the military sector of the Kabul International Airport. Washington however says that the Taliban are not in charge of 'any operation in the Kabul airport'.Read more

August 27, 2021 - We now have confirmed reports that the Taliban have taken up position within the Kabul airport and are set to take full control. Two Taliban figures have told a Jerusalem Post reporter that they will take over the airport as soon as US forces leave, as early as this weekend. Read more

August 27, 2021 - Biden's National Security team has advised him that another terror attack in Kabul, Afghanistan is likely but said that they are taking maximum force protection measures at the Kabul airport. Read more

August 27, 2021 - The US Military has stated that there was only one suicide bomber attack yesterday. The rest of the explosions heard were controlled demolitions from the U.S. military destroying equipment in preparation for leaving. There are many reports however that there was another bomb attack at a hotel near the airport. Read more

August 27, 2021 - According to Fox News Lucas Tomlinson, the Pentagon said that "Of the more than 100,000 evacuated from Kabul, only 7,000 are Afghan special immigrant visa (SIV) holders" and "roughly 5,000 of those evacuated are Americans". Read more

August 27, 2021 - U.S. officials gave a list of names of Americans and Afghan allies to evacuate to Taliban terrorists in Afghanistan. One defense official who asked to remain anonymous has called it a 'kill list' according to POLITICO. Read more

August 27, 2021 - The death toll for the suicide bombing attack in Kabul have risen to over 100 people, with 150 wounded. Read more

August 26, 2021 - The British embassy that was taken over by the Taliban had documents scattered all over the floor with the contact details and CV's of the Afghans that were working for them, all of which fell into the hands of the Taliban after the embassy was seized. Read more

August 26, 2021 - The White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has stated that it's not going to be possible to evacuate every Afghan who wants out of the country by the August 31st deadline. Read more

August 26, 2021 - Another US Service member has died as a result of the suicide bombings in Kabul, Afghanistan, bringing the total U.S. servicemen deaths to 13. Read more

August 26, 2021 - A White House reporter, Philip Wegmann asked Biden about the list Politico reported on that was given to the Taliban containing names of Americans and Afghan ally's. Biden responded with saying that a list could exist, but he doesn't know. Read more

August 26, 2021 - Biden has stated that we will get everyone out of Afghanistan that we can, but stopped short at that, and failed to commit to getting everyone out. He also failed to mention whether he was referring to Americans, Afghans or both in his statement. Read more

August 26, 2021 - Biden has stated that the U.S. will hunt down those responsible for the bombings and make them pay in a time and place of our choosing and respond with "force and precision". He said that if more US forces are necessary in Afghanistan then "I will grant it". Read more

August 26, 2021 - Death toll has jumped to 90 civilians (men, women and children) that have been killed and 150 have been wounded in Kabul, Afghanistan with numbers expected to rise as the dead and wounded are accounted for. Read more

August 26, 2021 - The Islamic State (ISIS-K) has claimed responsibility for the suicide attacks that were carried out on the Kabul International Airport in Afghanistan. Read more

August 26, 2021 - The latest blasts around the Kabul, Afghanistan international airport were reportedly a controlled detonation by the U.S. military in order to destroy military equipment as they leave. Read more

August 26, 2021 - According to POLITICO, U.S. officials gave over a list of names of U.S. citizens, green card holders and Afghan allies so that the Taliban would grant those people entry into the airport's outer perimeter. Read more

August 26, 2021 - CENTCOM Says Expects Attacks In Kabul, Afghanistan To Continue Read more

August 26, 2021 - A third explosion has reportedly rocked the Kabul airport in Afghanistan. There two US officials have reported that the number of soldiers that have been killed in the blasts are now at 11 Marines and one Navy medic, equaling 12 military personnel. Gunfire is also being reported in the area. Read more

August 26, 2021 - The death toll for U.S. Marines in the Kabul airport blasts has risen to at least 10 marines and soldiers. Read more

August 26, 2021 - House Minority leader Kevin McCarthy is calling on House speaker Nancy Pelosi to call back the house before the August 31st deadline to attend a briefing on the suicide attacks, and pass a Republican bill not allowing U.S. troops to leave Afghanistan until every last citizen is evacuated from the country. Read more

August 26, 2021 - At least 4 U.S. soldiers have been killed in the Kabul suicide bombings in Afghanistan and three servicemen injured. Read more

August 26, 2021 - The US military evacuation process out of the Kabul international airport in Afghanistan is reportedly continuing, but the airport gates are being welded shut for security purposes. Read more

August 26, 2021 - The United Kingdom just issued an advisory for aircraft flying over Afghanistan to avoid flying in airspace below 25,000 feet. Read more

August 26, 2021 - According to U.S. Secretary of State Blinken there are "very active efforts underway on the part of regional countries to see whether they can play a role in keeping the airport open once our military mission leaves". Read more

August 26, 2021 - So far, at least 40 people are known to have been killed and 120 wounded in the suicide bombing attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. Read more

August 26, 2021 - US officials have stated that they believe the Khorasan group are responsible for the suicide attack at the Kabul airport. Read more

August 26, 2021 - Pentagon Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich has stated that a source informed her that there are 'hundreds of ISIS-K in the vicinity, attacks likely to continue' Read more

August 26, 2021 - A Kabul surgical center has reported that they have admitted 60 patients from the suicide bombing so far with six dead on arrival. Read more

August 26, 2021 - Republicans and Democrats are petitioning Biden to extend the August 31st deadline for evacuation to give the military more time to evacuate those still left stranded in Afghanistan. Read more

August 26, 2021 - The State Department has stated that initial reports say that at least 4 or more U.S. service personnel have been injured or killed in the suicide bomb blast. Read more

August 26, 2021 - Three U.S. soldiers are reported so far to have been wounded in the suicide attack that hit the Abby Gate at the Kabul airport. Casualties are still being assessed. Read more

August 26, 2021 - The suicide bomb went off in a sewage canal, not inside the airport itself according to reports. The area where it went off was reportedly a crowded choke point leading to U.S. and British positions. Read more

August 26, 2021 - A suicide bomber "complex SBIED attack" has occurred at Abbey Gate outside the Kabul airport. There was also a firefight and there have been Afghan casualties, according to Jennifer GRiffin, a National Security Correspondent for Fox News. Read more

August 26, 2021 - The Pentagon says that reports of the evacuation wrapping up in 36 hours are false, and says, "we will continue to evacuate as many people as we can until the end of the mission". Read more

August 26, 2021 - Explosions and shots are reported coming from the Kabul airport. Sources told Politico that a large explosion happened at the Abbey gate. Read more

August 26, 2021 - Afghan interpreters are being told that only green card holders and those with US passports are allowed to evacuate Afghanistan, according to Jane Ferguson, a correspondent for PBS NewsHour. Read more

August 26, 2021 - The UK has advised against all travel to Afghanistan due to a 'high threat of terrorist attack'. Britain's Foreign Office stated that there was a security situation in Afghanistan that remains volatile. Read more

August 26, 2021 - The U.S. has put out an alert to U.S. citizens not to travel to the Kabul airport due to alleged car bomb threats at the gates of the Kabul international airport. Read more

August 25, 2021 - The Taliban has appointed Mullah Abdul Qayyup Zakir, a former Guantanamo prisoner released in 2007 as the Defense Minister. Read more

August 25, 2021 - KABUL - After a secret meeting happened with the CIA, the Taliban are no longer letting Afghans go to the airport saying that they will no longer allow Afghan nationals to leave the country. Did we just make a deal with terrorists? Read more

August 25, 2021 - The Pentagon has stated that U.S. forces at the international airport in Hamid Karzai, Kabul could destroy weapons and equipment that they can't take with them out of Afghanistan before the August 31st deadline. Read more

August 25, 2021 - The Taliban have taken back the three districts that resistance fighters had captured and surrounded the Panjshir Valley, where the resistance fighters are located. Read more

August 25, 2021 - KABUL - A government worker who is currently trapped in Afghanistan spoke to Fox News Tuesday and told them that her family is allegedly "stranded" and not currently able to make it with her family to the Kabul airport so that they can evacuate. Read more

August 25, 2021 - On Monday Pentagon spokesman John Kirby stated that commanders in Afghanistan only have the authority to rescue Americans stranded in Afghanistan on a 'case by case basis'. Read more

August 24, 2021 - Both the Ukraine and Iran are rejecting claims that a Ukrainian plane was hijacked by unknown hijackers which then reportedly flew to Iran, saying that the plane refueled and then headed to Kiev, despite what the Ukrainian deputy foreign minister, Yevhenii Yenin told Russian news about it being hijacked. Read more

August 24, 2021 - The commander of the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) has vowed to ramp up one of the largest airlift operations ever as the U.S. Military coordinates evacuation flights out of Afghanistan in order to meet the August 31st deadline which the Taliban have called their "red line". Read more

August 24, 2021 - The commander of the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) has vowed to ramp up one of the largest airlift operations ever as the U.S. Military coordinates evacuation flights out of Afghanistan in order to meet the August 31st deadline which the Taliban have called their "red line". Read more

August 24, 2021 - A Ukrainian plane that was in Afghanistan to evacuate Ukrainian citizens has been hijacked by unknown armed hijackers. After the hijackers took over the plane, they flew it to Iran. Read more

August 24, 2021 - Biden stated that the U.S. may extend the deadline for withdrawal from Afghanistan to give the U.S. Military time to evacuate people from the country but the Taliban has warned of 'consequences' for remaining in the country after August 31st. Read more

August 23, 2021 - The White House has estimated that there are still "several thousand Americans" still in need of evacuation from Afghanistan, but the real number is yet unknown said National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. Read more

August 23, 2021 - The U.S. Military has deployed helicopters and special forces to Kabul to extract those who are stranded behind the Taliban checkpoints and unable to get to the Kabul international airport. Read more

August 23, 2021 - The U.S. military has stated that it has evacuated about 37,000 people from Afghanistan in the last week, half of which were evacuated in the last 24 hours. Read more

August 23, 2021 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are now carrying out airstrikes in Gaza in response to incendiary balloon attacks into Southern Israel that reportedly caused 9 or more fires. Read more

August 23, 2021 - The minister for the UK armed forces, James Heappey says that there is a possible threat of an Islamic State suicide bomber attempting to board a flight out of Kabul, or target the Kabul airport. Read more

August 23, 2021 - A shooting at the North gate in the Kabul international airport reportedly involving US and German soldiers has left one German ANA soldier dead. It is not yet known who the attackers were or why the shooting happened. Read more

August 23, 2021 - An elite Taliban special forces unit has been seen patrolling Kabul wearing U.S. military gear and weapons which makes them look similar to U.S. soldiers. Read more

August 23, 2021 - A US F-15E fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone armed with a missile system over Syria on Saturday after it was designated a threat by flying close to troops currently deployed in the area. Read more

August 23, 2021 - KABUL - A large group of veterans called 'Digital Dunkirk' is using analysts and satellite images to report Taliban checkpoint locations around the airport to help lead Afghan interpreters to the airport so that they can safely evacuate. Read more

August 22, 2021 - There are 20 or more Taliban checkpoints leading to the Kabul airport according to an unnamed rescued mother who was trapped in Afghanistan. She told Fox news that a man was shot in the head next to her in front of his wife and kids at a checkpoint in an attempt to get through to the airport. Read more

August 22, 2021 - According to the Daily Caller, House Republicans have stated that they are submitting a bill that will force the Biden administration to admit exactly how much U.S. Military equipment was in fact confiscated by the Taliban. Read more

August 21, 2021 - Taliban confiscating U.S. passports with the Kabul national airport currently closed due to alleged threats to security. The New York Post has reported that the Taliban is "now attempting to take their U.S. passports and identification orders in an attempt to stop them from leaving the country". Read more

August 21, 2021 - Taliban fighters allegedly set woman on fire for bad cooking. "They are forcing people to give them food and cook them food. A woman was put on fire because she was accused of bad cooking for Taliban fighters", a former Afghan judge Najla Ayoubi told Sky News. Read more

August 21, 2021 - Anti Taliban forces, nearly 6,000 fighters have taken 3 districts in North Afghanistan and are reportedly holding out against Taliban militants according to Reuters. Read more

August 21, 2021 - To Embassy Due To Threats Outside Gates - The U.S. Embassy in Kabul is now urging Americans not to travel to the embassy due to "potential security threats" outside the embassy's gates. This, after reports of an alleged threat by ISIS-K to the airport and surrounding area. Read more

August 21, 2021 - Israel has reportedly launched airstrikes on the Gaza Strip on 4 different targets after both Israel and Gaza escalated their alert levels following escalation on the border. Read more

August 21, 2021 - The IDF has put out an alert saying that the airstrikes on four Hamas weapons and storage manufacturing sites were in response to the violent riots happening throughout the day. Read more

August 21, 2021 - Two US officials have allegedly told Alexander Hunter-Mihalic, a news network producer that the U.S. military is working to provide "alternate routes" for those trying to get to the Kabul international airport due to a threat posed by ISIS-K to both the airport itself and the surrounding area. Read more

August 21, 2021 - 16 Republican senators signed a letter calling for the Biden to put out an order for the U.S. military to "provide safe and secure passageway through any Taliban barriers for all American citizens and all eligible Afghan partners to appropriate evacuation points". Read more

August 21, 2021 - The U.S. embassy in Kabul has warned U.S. citizens to "avoid traveling to the airport gates at this time" due to potential security threats" outside the Kabul airport. Read more

August 21, 2021 - KABUL - Graham Platner, An ex U.S. soldier has reportedly told the JP in an interview that the Afghan government and military was a fabrication existing to put money in people's pockets.Read more

August 21, 2021 - Afghan media has reported that about 150 Indian citizens have been captured around the Kabul airport, presumably by the Taliban according to a tweet by Sharif Hassan, a New York Times reporter. Read more

August 21, 2021 - The Taliban has executed the relative of a journalist during a door to door search for the reporter. The reporter works for the German broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) just days after Biden coldly stated there are no deaths happening in Afghanistan. Read more

August 21, 2021 - The equipment that the U.S. Military gave to Afghanistan from 2002 to 2016 now in the hands of the Taliban: 75,898 vehicles, 599,690 weapons, 162,643 pieces of communications equipment, 208 aircraft and 16,191 intelligence, recon and communications equipment according to The Hill. Read more

August 21, 2021 - There are more seats on the planes than passengers, with paperwork and the Taliban slowing down the evacuation process in Afghanistan. About 7,000 people have been evacuated, a mixture of Americans, Afghans and other nationals since last week. Read more

August 21, 2021 - The Bahrain government has accepted a request from the United States government to use Isa air base for evacuees from Afghanistan. Bahrain says based on its "moral obligations" it will contribute by supporting 'humanitarian relief efforts". Read more

August 21, 2021 - The Biden administration says that it won't be enforcing the law requiring US citizens to pay up to $2,000 to fly out of Afghanistan after their original alert stated otherwise. Read more

August 21, 2021 - A contact in Afghanistan of the news reporter Sasha Ingber has stated that Americans were being beaten all throughout the night by the Taliban as the situation in Afghanistan is "rapidly deteriorating". Read more

August 20, 2021 - Taliban are asking for $200 for every family member and putting people through rigorous interrogation before letting them pass the checkpoints to get into the airport, or $300 a head to get through the gate manned by what's left of the Afghan military. Read more

August 20, 2021 - The evacuation efforts are being severely hampered by armed Taliban checkpoints and paperwork issues. Afghans who do not possess any papers or clearance remain piled up outside the airport adding to the confusion which has also prevented Afghans who do have papers from being able to get through. Read more

August 20, 2021 - The Department of Defense on Wednesday stated that out of 2,000 people that were evacuated that day only 325 of them were Americans. Read more

August 20, 2021 - The Taliban are going house to house looking for anyone who worked with the United States. If anyone is found to have worked with the US, they are hung. This, just after Biden announced that "no one has been killed" in Afghanistan. Read more

August 20, 2021 - Thousands of Americans and Afghans remain trapped behind Taliban checkpoints, with the Biden administration saying that going in and rescuing them would be too risky. Read more

August 20, 2021 - The evacuation process is now normalizing in Kabul, but U.S. military movements and extensions to stay past the deadline of August 31st must be approved by the Taliban. Read more

August 19, 2021 - A number of targets left burning in Damascus and Homs after alleged Israeli strikes by the Lebanon and Syrian border were reported by Syrian state run news. The Lebanese media says the airstrike happened over Lebanon however. Read more

August 19, 2021 - The Department of Defense says that the Taliban took billions of dollars worth of military equipment the U.S. had given to Afghanistan, including 40 aircraft and thousands of armored vehicles and weapons and high tech equipment such as scanners and night vision goggles. Read more

August 19, 2021 - Reports say that top generals tried to warn Biden for months not to withdraw all troops and to leave at least 2,500 in Afghanistan, but Biden says he doesn't remember. Read more

August 19, 2021 - The Taliban have told the Afghans to leave the airport after many attempted to jump aboard aircraft as they were taking off. Meanwhile the Taliban are celebrating Afghan Independence Day by declaring victory over the U.S. and NATO. Read more

August 19, 2021 - Biden says that US forces may remain in Afghanistan after the August 31st deadline if not all US citizens are out of the country by that date, and stated that he is committed to evacuating all US citizens regardless of how long it might take. Read more

August 19, 2021 - The Biden administration purposefully dismantled protections for US citizens trapped in Afghanistan set forth by the Trump administration, the Crisis Response Bureau (CCR) Read more

August 19, 2021 - Even as Biden claimed that Kabul was not likely to fall to the hands of the Taliban, intelligence given to the administration at the time pointed to a high likelihood of Kabul rapidly collapsing. Intelligence reports were not optimistic about the Afghan army putting up a serious resistance. Read more

August 19, 2021 - Military officials warned the Biden administration for months about Afghanistan but their warnings were largely ignored. This has lead to frustration among military officers, who wish to remain anonymous. Read more

August 19, 2021 - The Biden administration has no plans to get those who cannot get to the airport and are trapped behind the Taliban checkpoints out. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated, "I do not have the capability to go out and extend operations currently into Kabul". Read more

August 19, 2021 - The United States is now working with Taliban terrorists to carry out the evacuation of Americans and Western forces. So far 5,000 people have been evacuated. Read more

August 18, 2021 - The Department of Defense has stated that it believes terrorist threats in Afghanistan are worse than they originally thought after the Taliban took over the country and released Al-Qaeda prisoners after taking over the Bagram air base where many high value prisoners were being held. Read more

August 19, 2021 - The United States is now working with Taliban terrorists to carry out the evacuation of Americans and Western forces. So far 5,000 people have been evacuated. Read more

August 18, 2021 - The Taliban seized HIIDE biometric devices from the US military that scan Irises, faces and fingers which are capable of potentially identifying those who aided coalition forces. Read more

August 18, 2021 - There are reports coming in of Afghan citizens in Jalalabad being killed and injured after the Taliban opened fire on them for replacing the flag of the Taliban with the red, black and green Afghan flag. Read more

August 18, 2021 - The Biden administration has told Americans who filled out the form to evacuate Afghanistan to head to the Hamid Karzai international airport, but that they 'cannot guarantee' their safety and security if they make the trip. Read more

August 18, 2021 - An Afghan interpreter was shot in the leg attempting to board a rescue flight to Australia after the Taliban claimed that they have changed for the better and are more moderate than they once were. This, after killing a woman for not wearing a burka, and murdering another woman and burning down her home for saying she didn't have enough food to feed their forces. Read more

August 18, 2021 - There are reports that the Taliban are patrolling around the Kabul airport and some people have stated that they are unable to get to the terminal due to the presence of armed Taliban fighters. Read more

August 18, 2021 - Western forces may be forced to pull out of Afghanistan before being able to evacuate everyone from Afghanistan as the Taliban are not in charge of security at the airport and "may remove their consent" for their being there at any time. Read more

August 18, 2021 - The US has now evacuated 2,200 People from Kabul, Afghanistan including diplomats and civilians. It is not yet known when flights will continue out of Kabul a Western security official stated. Read more

August 18, 2021 - The Pentagon is planning to house 22,000 Afghans with special immigrant visas (SIV) at military bases located in the United States. Read more

August 18, 2021 - The Taliban are now rounding up ex-government staff and attacking both women and children at the Kabul international airport despite the fact that they claimed that they were moderate. They are also offering a 'safe haven' for al-Qaeda according to a Pentagon report, after releasing many al-Qaeda from an Afghan prison. Read more

August 18, 2021 - The Taliban has vowed to 'respect women's rights', as well as show forgiveness to those who battled them, as well as make sure Afghanistan does not harbor terrorists. That same day however,the Taliban shot and killed a woman for not wearing a burka, or head covering. Read more

August 18, 2021 - The US has evacuated 1,100 Americans, permanent US residents and their families from Afghanistan on Tuesday. Read more

August 18, 2021 - Various members of U.S. congress, including many democrats are now seeking to probe the Biden administration over the events that have unfolded in Afghanistan after a growing consensus that the entire situation was not handled as it should have been. Read more

August 18, 2021 - The White House has confirmed that the Taliban has captured, and now possesses a 'fair amount' of U.S. military equipment including firearms, vehicles and advanced UH-60 Black Hawk attack helicopters as well as other equipment. Read more

August 18, 2021 - The US embassy in Kabul has put out a notice to Americans stranded in Afghanistan NOT to come to the airport until they are notified by the embassy and has given Americans a form to fill out. Read more

August 18, 2021 - The evacuation process has sped up after the Taliban stated that they will allow Americans and Afghan evacuees to leave the country until September 11th. The US military is now planning to evacuate between 5,000 and 9,000 people a day but the situation is unstable and constantly shifting. Read more

August 18, 2021 - The Kabul international airport has now been secured by western forces. Commander of the UK evacuation effort has stated that the aim is evacuating 1,000 people a day but the airport could be closed again at any time. Read more

August 18, 2021 - Between 10,000 and 40,000 American citizens remain stranded in Afghanistan with no way to get out of the country now controlled and ruled by Taliban terrorists after having been given assurances by Joe Biden in July that the Taliban would not be taking the country over. Read more

August 17, 2021 - Four Palestinians were killed in a firefight between armed Palestinians and Israeli security forces during an arrest raid. Read more

August 17, 2021 - Air raid sirens sounded off in Israel after a rocket was launched from Gaza for the first time since the 11 day war between Israel and Hamas ended in May. Read more

August 17, 2021 - The Department Of Defense is preparing US military bases to house around 30,000 Afghan refugees, but evacuation will be mixed, and Americans will not be given priority for evacuation out of the country. Read more

August 16, 2021 - China is preparing to formalize recognizing the Taliban as the new government in Afghanistan after previously agreeing with the Taliban not to harbor forces capable of sparking insurrection in China, including Xinjiang, inhabited by Uyghurs. Read more

August 16, 2021 - The Taliban have begun to seize weapons from Afghans, saying that they will no longer be needing them. Meanwhile, the Taliban continue to murder Afghans, make lists of unmarried Afghan women and track down anyone who helped the west. Read more

August 16, 2021 - Many high value prisoners, including Al Qaeda terrorists were freed in Afghanistan after the Taliban overran the Bagram air base sparking fears that new life will be breathed into the Al Queda terror group in the region. Read more

August 16, 2021 - At least 3 people, including one woman fell to their deaths from high altitude attempting to cling to the U.S. Air Force's C-17 after it took off from the Afghan international airport. Read more

August 16, 2021 - The Taliban are going door to door in Afghanistan searching for U.S. allies and Journalists. Although the Taliban has stated that they want a 'peaceful transfer' and promised 'safety', forced marriages and executions have already been carried out, and are being carried out systematically in cities and villages across the country Read more

August 16, 2021 - The US military shot and killed two armed men at the Kabul airport during the chaotic evacuation and suspended air operations while US soldiers secure the airfield by clearing out the Afghans who had amassed on the Tarmac. Read more

August 16, 2021 - The US Military evacuated the acting US ambassador to Afghanistan on Sunday as the international airport in Kabul was under fire by Taliban militants. Read more

August 16, 2021 - The United States has now lowered its flag on the US embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan and moved all of its staff and personnel to the airport, where US forces have taken control of air traffic control. Read more

August 16, 2021 - Congressman Jeff Van Drew is calling for the resignation of Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Nacy Pelosi in response to the 'embarrassing' failure in Afghanistan. Read more

August 16, 2021 - The Afghan government has collapsed as Taliban militants swept across the capital Sunday and took control of the city, including entering and taking control of the presidential palace. The Afghan president, Ashraf Ghani has left the country and gone to Tajikistan according to a senior interior ministry official. Read more

August 16, 2021 - The US has used a C-17 to evacuate 800 people in a single trip out of Afghanistan as the Taliban take over the entire country. US forces have taken over air traffic control in the Kabul international airport. Read more

August 15, 2021 - The Taliban terrorists have taken over every major city in Afghanistan except for Kabul. All roads leading into the city have been blocked off with the capital surrounded by Taliban militants. Read more

August 15, 2021 - Airstrikes carried out by the United States have killed around 35 Taliban terrorists in three provinces in Afghanistan. US troops have increased from 3,000 to 5,000 strong and a total blackout hits Kabul as the Taliban advances on Kabul. Read more

August 13, 2021 - The US embassy in Kabul has put out a statement urging all US citizens in Afghanistan to evacuate the country immediately as Taliban terrorist forces advance quickly across the country. Read more

August 13, 2021 - The Taliban are nearing the capture of the US embassy in Afghanistan. The US Marine Corps is sending in two infantry battalions and the US Army is sending in one infantry battalion, amounting to about 3,000 U.S. troops to aid in evacuating the embassy before it is overrun by Taliban forces. Read more

August 13, 2021 - Iranian air defenses have reportedly fired a warning shot at a United States military MQ-9 Reaper drone near the Strait of Hormuz not far from the Iranian border. Read more

August 12, 2021 - The Taliban has taken control of an Mi-24V attack helicopter that had originally been one of four attack helicopters donated to Afghanistan by India. Read more

August 11, 2021 - Taliban terrorists have captured 9 Afghan capitals in less than a week. Afghan forces have destroyed Taliban hideouts and hundreds of Taliban militants have been reported to have been killed in a large battle with Afghan forces. Read more

August 11, 2021 - Iran has asked Iraq to expel the Iranian rebels from Kurdistan. Secretary of Iran's national security Read more

August 11, 2021 - Israel reportedly warned the CIA that Iran's new President is a mentally disturbed extremist who can't be reasoned or negotiated with. Read more

August 10, 2021 - A large explosion has been reported on a ship in the port of Latakia, Syria suspected to be Iranian. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, or SOHR stated that there were casualties and considerable damage from the explosion. Read more

August 9, 2021 - The Taliban terrorist organization has taken over six Afghan capitals in just the last 4 days as they sweep across Afghanistan following the withdrawal of US and international force from the region. At least 27 children have been killed in the last three days alone. Read more

August 8, 2021 - The Israeli defense minister says that Israel is ready to take action against Iran if tensions between the two countries continue to grow, after saying that they have "hard evidence" that Iran was behind the recent drone strike on an Israeli managed tanker. Read more

August 8, 2021 - Israel has warned of an 'overt and covert' response if the Hezbollah continues to fire rockets into Israel after conducting large scale strikes into Lebanon in response to Hezbollah rockets being launched from Lebanon into Israel. Read more

August 8, 2021 - The Hezbollah has told Israel that they do not want a war, but that they are not afraid of it saying, "We expect it every day. And we will win it" and "Any air strike against Lebanon will have an answer" after Israel fired artillery into Lebanon in response to Hezbollah rockets being fired into Northern Israel. Read more

August 8, 2021 - The US launched multiple airstrikes over the weekend. An airstrike on Saturday using B-52 Stratofortress bombers struck insurgents causing massive damage. Sunday airstrikes on large gatherings and hideouts killing over 200 Taliban. Read more

August 6, 2021 - The Hezbollah terrorist organization fired 19 rockets overall from Lebanon into Israel. Read more

August 6, 2021 - Israel has responded to rocket fire from Lebanon after the Iron dome was activated due to rocket fire from Lebanon into Northern Israel. Read more

August 6, 2021 - Rocket sirens are sounding again on Israel's northern border. It is still unclear whether the rockets are coming in from Lebanon or Syria. Read more

August 6, 2021 - More US and Afghan airstrikes have been carried out on Taliban positions in Southern Afghanistan on both Wednesday and Thursday as Taliban forces make gains in the Northern part of the country. Read more

August 5, 2021 - An Israeli airstrike has taken out rocket launch sites in southern Lebanon in response to the rockets that were fired from Lebanon into Israel. Read more

August 5, 2021 - The Israeli military has fired more than 100 shells into South Lebanon so far in response to the rocket fire from Lebanon into Israel. Read more

August 4, 2021 - Three rockets were fired from Lebanon at Northern Israel. One rocket landed inside Israel and the other landed back in Lebanon. Read more

August 4, 2021 - At least eight people have been killed, including the acting defense minister of Afghanistan during an explosion in Kabul that reportedly targeted the acting defense minister according to Afghan officials. Read more

August 4, 2021 - The U.K. Maritime Authority says that the alleged Iranian hijacking of the tanker off the UAE has ended, and that the ship is both safe and secure. Read more

August 4, 2021 - Iranian forces have allegedly seized an oil tanker in the UAE gulf, off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. In total, at least six ships in the area are reported to have lost control of steering in 'unclear' circumstances. Read more

August 3, 2021 - After an Iranian attack on an Israeli managed oil tanker Mercer Street that killed two people, the West, including Israel and the United states has vowed a 'collective' response as escalation, or 'stepping up' of hostilities between the west and Iran continue to mount. Read more

August 3, 2021 - The Taliban have taken over a television station in Helmand, Afghanistan amidst new US airstrikes in Herat, Kandahar and Lashkar Gah. Read more

August 3, 2021 - Airstrikes carried out by the US military has killed at least 40 Taliban terrorists in the province of Helmand, Afghanistan according to the Ministry of Defense. Read more

August 1, 2021 - The US Navy has boarded the tanker that had been attacked by Iran off of Oman that killed two people and is being escorted by the USS Ronald Reagan according to Central Command. Read more

August 1, 2021 - A US B-52 bomber has carried out strikes against Taliban forces in the western Herat province, Afghanistan after Taliban forces clashed with government forces on Saturday. Read more

July 31, 2021 - The Iranian attack on the oil tanker managed by Israeli shipping company killed one British national and one Romanian national. Read more

July 31, 2021 - Iran has attacked an oil tanker managed by an Israeli shipping company near Oman, killing two crew members onboard. Read more

July 27, 2021 - Afghan General Ajaml Omar Shinwarai says that 1,528 Taliban insurgents have been killed in 20 provinces in a single week in Afghanistan, as well as 16 taken hostage. Read more

July 26, 2021 - Biden stated on Monday that United States combat troops would be leaving Iraq by the end of the year Read more

July 25, 2021 - Israel has launched further air strikes into the Gaza Strip, targeting buildings used by members of the Hamas after incendiary balloons were launched into Israel from Gaza which lead to fires in the Eshkol Regional Council. Read more

July 25, 2021 - Two more missiles fired by Israeli fighter jets targeting facilities in the Set Zaynab settlement were reportedly intercepted and shot down by Russian air defenses in Syria. Read more

July 25, 2021 - A top US general has said that the US will continue to carry out air strikes in support of Afghan forces who are fighting the Taliban. Read more

July 25, 2021 - Russia says it has upgraded its missile defenses in Syria to thwart missile attacks by Israel and has intercepted Israeli missiles in the latest Israeli airstrike on Syria. Read more

July 24, 2021 - Yet another drone attack was carried out on an Iraqi base currently housing US troops Friday morning. Read more

July 23, 2021 - Officials in the United States as well as Iraq plan to put out a statement agreeing that US troops should leave Iraq by the end of the year. Read more

July 23, 2021 - The U.S. Military has been launching airstrikes against Taliban forces in Afghanistan to support Afghan security forces for the last 30 days, with increasing attacks over the last few days. Read more

July 20, 2021 - A bomb blast has killed at least 35 people in a Sadr City market in Baghdad, Iraq.Read more

July 20, 2021 - Israel has fired artillery shells into Lebanon after two rockets were fired into Israel. One rocket was intercepted, while the other hit an open area with no damage to property, injuries or fatalities. Read more

July 19, 2021 - Two Iranian warships have been spotted near the English channel satellite photos show. Read more

July 17, 2021 - Iranian president Hassan Rouhani stated during a government meeting that Iran is now able to enrich Uranium up to 90% if their nuclear reactors require it. Read more

July 14, 2021 - At a meeting in Baghdad last week a senior Iranian commander for the Revolutionary Guard told Shi'ite militias to attack U.S. targets after the U.S. had carried out air strikes on Iranian backed militias on the Syrian/Iraqi border. Read more

July 10, 2021 - What is believed to be a mortar shell or rocket attack has been reported near the Conoco gas field where US backed forces are located. Read more

July 10, 2021 - The United States military will still maintain the option to carry out airstrikes in Afghanistan until September even after withdrawal is completeRead more

July 9, 2021 - The Taliban have stated that they have taken over control of over 85% of the territory in Afghanistan as U.S. and international troops finish pulling out of the country. Read more

July 8, 2021 - The Taliban have overrun the Afghanistan border crossings of five countries, including Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan and China as military forces from other countries pull out of Afghanistan after 20 years of foreign intervention in the region. Read more

July 8, 2021 - There have been multiple reports of another rocket attack in the Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq. Multiple rockets, with one rocket landing close to the United States embassy. Read more

July 7, 2021 - The al Asad Air Base in Iraq has been hit by 14 rockets, on the third day of attacks in a row by Iran backed militia, with three people wounded with minor injuries. Another drone attack occurred near Omar oil field in Syria which is said to have been foiled by American forces. Read more

July 7, 2021 - Iran has reported to the IAEA that they have begun manufacturing enriched uranium metal. Last month Iran had announced that they had manufactured 6.5 kilograms (Roughly 14 lb) of uranium that had been enriched to 60%. . Read more

July 6, 2021 - At least 20 rockets have hit Erbil airport in Iraq during a massive rocket attack, with at least three drones used in the attack. One UAS, or unmanned aircraft system 'impacted' the base. Read more

July 6, 2021 - CENTCOM stated on Tuesday that the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan is now at 90% completion. The target date for full withdrawal is set for September 11th Read more

July 6, 2021 - Just days after a rumor had been swirling around the media about an attack on a US base in Syria that was denied by the U.S. government, Iran backed militias carried out two attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq, both within 12 hours time of one another Read more

July 5, 2021 - The Taliban has stated that there will be consequences if the United States and other foreign troops have not left Afghanistan by September 11th Read more

July 4, 2021 - A base housing U.S. troops in eastern Syria was reportedly hit by rockets on Sunday, as reported by various news agencies. The U.S. coalition in Syria however denies these claims, saying that there is no truth to the story. Read more

July 4, 2021 - The U.S. Military has shut down three camps in Qatar ahead of potential Iranian missile strikes. The camps had contained weapons warehouses, the last of which have been transferred to Jordan. Read more

July 4, 2021 - The new target for complete Afghanistan withdrawal is now the end of August, earlier than originally planned. Read more

July 3, 2021 - Israeli warplanes have once again struck Hamas targets in Gaza after Hamas launched incendiary balloons into Israel. Israel struck a launcher operated by Hamas, as well as a weapons factory. Read more

July 3, 2021 - An Israeli cargo ship navigating the Indian Ocean was struck by an 'unknown weapon', causing damage to the vessel and a fire. Although no one has claimed responsibility for the attack, Iran is suspected by Israel. Read more

June 29, 2021 - Both Syria and Iraq have strongly condemned airstrikes the United States carried out on Iran backed militia in Syria and Iraq over the weekend. Read more

June 28, 2021 - U.S. Forces in Syria have been attacked by multiple rockets. No injuries, and damage is currently being assessed. The U.S. responded back with artillary fire on key launch locations. Read more

June 28, 2021 - Following airstrikes by the United States in Syria and Iraq, Iranian backed militia forces have declared open war on the United States. Read more

June 28, 2021 - The United States military carried out overnight airstrikes against 2 Iran backed militias in both Iraq and Syria on Sunday in response to recent drone attacks targeting U.S. soldiers and military buildings. Read more

June 27, 2021 - At least 13 people, including women and children were injured during a bus explosion in the city of Charikar, Afghanistan Sunday. Read more

June 27, 2021 - Russia has sent fighter jets that are able to equip Kinzhal hypersonic missiles to the Hemeimeem airbase in Syria after claiming to fire warning shots and dropping bombs ahead of British destroyer in the Black Sea Read more

June 27, 2021 - According to Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Iran's drones now have a range of over 7,000 kilometers, or roughly 4,375 Miles. Read more

June 26, 2021 - The U.S. Navy is sending the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier currently stationed in Japan, to the Middle East to cover the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Read more

June 23, 2021 - The United States has seized multiple Iranian media sites, including Iran's state run TV website, replacing the website with a Department of Justice message. Read more

June 18, 2021 - The United States is pulling a large number of assets out of the Middle East to re-focus assets and realign efforts to growing threats from China and Russia. Read more

June 18, 2021 - The Iranian ships that had been sailing toward South America and presumed to be headed for Venezuela or Cuba have changed course and are now headed toward Syria, the Mediterranean Sea or to Russia although their exact destination is presently unknown. Read more

June 15, 2021 - Israel retaliated to incendiary balloon attacks with strikes on Gaza as violence between Israel and Gaza are reignited just weeks after the ceasefire agreement. Read more

June 13, 2021 - A mortar attack on a home in Lagman, Afghanistan has killed five civilians and injured one. 573 civilians have been killed in Afghanistan in the first three months of 2021 with 1,455 Taliban attacks in the month of May alone. Read more

June 13, 2021 - The Taliban put out a warning to neighboring countries to Afghanistan, saying that hosting U.S. bases would be a 'historic mistake' and would give the United States a way to carry out attacks after the U.S. pulls out its military from the country. Read more

June 13, 2021 - The Yemen Houthi Rebels fired a missile that hit a gas station where there was a long line of cars waiting to fill up their tanks, killing at least 17 people, including a little 5 year old girl. Read more

June 12, 2021 - U.S. Secretary of State Blinken says that Iran could cut the nuclear breakout time, or time to amass enough fissile material to create a nuclear weapon to just weeks if it keeps violating the 2015 nuclear accord limiting its nuclear program. Full story

June 12, 2021 - At least seven people have been killed and six injured in two bomb blasts that happened in Kabul, Afghanistan. The two explosions hit vehicles driving on the same road about 1.2 miles apart from one another. Read more

June 11, 2021 - The United States has been watching two Iranian warships as they entered the Atlantic Ocean for the first time in history and continue on a path toward South America, suspected to be shipping weapons to Venezuela. Full story

June 11, 2021 - 5 rockets targeted the Balad Air Base in Iraq on Wednesday, north of Baghdad. The bases houses United States contractors, but there were no casualties. Full story

June 10, 2021 - The United States military has reached the halfway point in withdrawing forces and military assets out of Afghanistan says the Pentagon. Full story

June 5, 2021 - The two Iranian warships that have just passed Africa and now traveling in the Atlantic are on a trajectory to reach South America's east coast in the next week or two if they keep traveling at their current speed of 8 to 10 knots. Full story

June 5, 2021 - As the United States nears the 50% complete mark in its withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban are growing stronger, and heavy fighting between Afghan forces and the Taliban is increasing by the day. Full story

June 5, 2021 - Two Iranian warships that have been heading toward the Atlantic ocean and believed to be headed for Venezuela have now rounded Africa's Cape Of God Hope and have almost entered the Atlantic. Full story

June 5, 2021 - The United States has announced that they are giving $266 million in humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan despite of the U.S. troop withdrawal from the region. Full story

June 3, 2021 - One of Iran's biggest ships, The Khark has caught fire and sunk off the Iranian south coastal port of Jask in the Gulf Of Oman. Full story

June 3, 2021 - A bomb has went off in Kabul, Afghanistan ripping apart a minivan and killing at least 4 people during escalating violence in the region Full story

June 2, 2021 - Central Command has stated that the United States military's withdrawal from Afghanistan is now at up to between 30% and 44% complete. Full story

June 2, 2021 - Three bombs went off in the Afghanistan capital of Kabul, killing 10 people and wounding 12 others. Full story

May 31, 2021 - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says that Iran's enrichment program is now reaching levels that "Only countries making bombs are reaching". Full story

May 30, 2021 - An Iraqi militia commander, Qasim Muslih has been arrested after an attack on a base housing U.S. forces Full story

May 30, 2021 - The United States is currently monitoring two Iranian warships that are thought to be headed to Venezuela, though officials are not entirely sure of the destination. Full story

May 28, 2021 - The United States has diverted an aircraft carrier, the USS Ronald Reagan from the Pacific to the middle east, to aid in the withdrawal process. Full story

May 25, 2021 - One rocket hit close to the Ain al-Asad air base in Iraq, which houses U.S. troops on May 24th. The rocket hit near a village close to the base. There were no known injuries. Full story

May 24, 2021 - An Israeli Senior Likud minister has stated that Israel will now be preemptively striking the Hamas terrorist group when it sees that the group is building up its rocket stockpile and preparing to fire on Israel, rather than waiting to be fired upon. Full story

May 21, 2021 - Central Command has announced that it has sent U.S. Air Force F-18D Hornet fighter jets to Saudi Arabia to promote stability amidst the escalating violence in the Middle East. Full story

May 21, 2021 - A peace deal has finally been brokered between Israel and the Hamas by Egypt while Joe Biden is attempting to take the majority of the credit for the agreement. Full story

May 21, 2021 - Canada's Superior Court of Justice has given a ruling on the Iranian shoot-down of flight 752, saying that the act was both 'intentional' and 'an act of terrorism'. Read more

May 20, 2021 - Israeli security cabinet approves "mutual and simultaneous ceasefire" in Gaza with Hamas. Ceasefire will go into effect on Friday at 2:00AM. Read more

May 20, 2021 - The U.S. House Democrats have submitted a resolution to block the $735 million in military weapons funding that had been approved by the Biden Administration. Read more

May 19, 2021 - Lebanon has fired four more rockets into Israel, all of which entered Israeli territory. Only one of the rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome. Read more

May 19, 2021 - Total Palestinians killed: 197, including 34 women and 58 children. Total Israelis dead: 10. Israel shows no sign of stopping strikes on Gaza As Hamas rockets fired into Israel now total 3,450. Read more

May 19, 2021 - Central Command says that the withdrawal process from Afghanistan is now 20% completed and 5 U.S. facilities have been handed over to the Afghan Defense Ministry. Read more

May 18, 2021 - The Hamas terrorist organization says that they have carried out rocket barrages on six Israeli air force bases in retaliation for airstrikes in Gaza, which were retaliatory strikes in response to Hamas rocket barrages on Israel. Read more

May 18, 2021 - The Biden Administration has approved $735 million dollar sale in precision guided weapons to Israel. Read more

May 17, 2021 - Israel shelled Lebanon after Lebanon launched six shells toward Israel which did not reach the border. Situation in Lebanon seems calm after the shelling for the moment. Read more

May 16, 2021 - Iran has increased their funding to Hamas to $30,000,000 per month in exchange for intelligence on Israel. This, in light of the increased rocket attacks by Hamas on Israel over the last week. Read more

May 16, 2021 - Israeli air strike in Gaza kills 10 Palestinians, most all children. Hamas carry out operations in civilian buildings in hopes that Israel will take out civilians so that they can further their smear campaign against the Jewish state. Read more

May 14, 2021 - 120 Palestinians and 8 Israelis have died in the fighting so far, while over 1,000 have been wounded in the escalating violence. Three rockets have been fired into Israel from Syria Read more

May 13, 2021 - The IDF had put out a statement saying that "Ground Troops Are Attacking Gaza" confusing foreign media. Israel National News says this is not the case. Read more

May 13, 2021 - Israel has assembled thousands of troops at the Gaza border in preparation for ground operations in the Gaza Strip and international flights over Tel Aviv have been canceled. Read more

May 13, 2021 - The IDF is preparing ground operations in Israel in light of the escalating violence from the Hamas terrorist organization. 1,800 rockets have been fired since Monday. Deaths: 103, which includes 27 children, and 11 women. 580 people have been injured. Read more

May 13, 2021 - Over 1,600 rockets have been fired into Israel and the number of dead has risen to 7 in Israel, and 83 in Gaza as Israel and Hamas continue to exchange missile/rocket fire and Israel continues to bombard Hamas positions in Gaza. Read more

May 12, 2021 - A precision strike by the IDF has killed 4 Hamas commanders as Hamas continue to bombard Israeli cities with rocket fire. Read more

May 12, 2021 - The death toll in the escalating rocket and missile trikes in Israel and Gaza has risen to 48 killed in Gaza and 5 killed in Israel, with 15 deaths reported to be children. The United Nations has warned that the current situation could escalate into a "full scale war". Read more

May 11, 2021 - At least thirty Palestinians (10 Children) and three Israeli's are known to have been killed in the fighting between Hamas and Israel so far. Read more

May 11, 2021 - Israeli security forces are once again storming the al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem. Read more

May 11, 2021 - Gaza Building And Block Collapses After Israeli Strike & Tel Aviv Building hit By Rocket - A 13 story Building and block collapsed during an Israeli missile strike in the Gaza Strip after hundreds of rockets from Gaza rained down on Israel. Hamas stated "We are now carrying out our promise. The Qassam Brigades are launching their biggest rocket strike against Tel Aviv and its suburbs, with 130 rockets". Read more

May 11, 2021 - Israel has put out the following warning to civilians in the Gaza Strip, "To the citizens of Gaza: The IDF is striking Hamas weapons stores hidden inside civilian buildings in Gaza. Although Hamas wants to put you in harm's way, we urge you to stay away from Hamas' weapons sites and get to safety. Our goal is only to strike terror..". Read more

May 11, 2021 - 26 Palestinians now dead, and two Israeli's as Israel and Hamas exchange rocket fire to and from the Gaza strip. Read more

May 11, 2021 - According to the Department of Defense 13 Iranian Revolutionary Guard fast attack craft harassed six United States warships in the Strait of Hormuz, causing U.S. ships to fire 30 warning shots. Read more

May 11, 2021 - The IDF says it has hit 130 targets in Gaza over night after about 200 rockets were fired into Israel. Read more

May 10, 2021 - 9 Palestinians killed as Israel Carried Out Airstrikes On Gaza Strip After Hamas Launched Rockets Into Israel. Read more

May 10, 2021 - The number of dead in the car bomb attacks at the Afghanistan girl's school has risen to 85, mainly school aged girls with 147 injured. Read more

May 10, 2021 - More than 200 Palestinians were wounded Friday as Palestinians clash with Israeli police with riots during the 'holiest night' of Ramadan. Read more

May 10, 2021 - Airstrikes in Syria, suspected to be carried out by Israel has killed 10 Iran backed fighters, eight of whom were Iraqi nationals and two of which were Syrian fighters. Read more

May 9, 2021 - 50 or more people, mostly school aged girls were killed in car bomb blasts outside a school in the capital city of Kabul in which there were three explosions. Read more

May 8, 2021 A propaganda video aired on Iranian state television showed a fake attack on the United States capital building, ending in a scene of the building exploding and bursting into flames. Read more

May 8, 2021 Unmanned aerial surveillance system attacks Iraqi airbase housing U.S. and international forces. No injuries were reported in the attack, but there was damage to a hanger. Read more

May 7, 2021 Washington deploys six bombers to Afghanistan to aid in departure and planning on ramping up ground troops. As Washington views Russia and China as top threats, there is a consensus that the U.S. is reducing its troops elsewhere in the world to focus its assets in Europe and the Indo-Pacific regions. Read more

May 6, 2021 Alleged Israeli Strike On Civilian Warehouse Kills 1 And Injures 6 - Israel attacking Hezbollah outposts two days in a row on the Syrian border after a Syrian missile detonated close to the secret Israeli Dimona nuclear reactor last month. Read more

May 5, 2021 Alleged Israeli Strike On Civilian Warehouse Kills 1 And Injures 6 - An airstrike allegedly carried out by Israel hit a "civilian plastic warehouse" near Latakia and Tartus in Syria. Read more

May 4, 2021 A rocket attack was carried out on the Iraqi Al-Asad Airbase which contains United States, as well as international troops on same day as another rocket attack occurred in Iraq. Read more

May 4, 2021. Al-Qaeda has vowed to wage war on all fronts and says they plan a resurgence in Afghanistan as the United States withdraws their forces from the region, stating that the "Americans are now defeated". Read more

May 4, 2021 The Afghan government says they have killed at least 60 Taliban fighters in the last 24 hours in a number of offensives after taking control of the Antonik U.S. military base, a key base of operations the day before. Read more

May 4, 2021 Rocket Attack On Balad Air Base In Iraq Housing U.S. Contractors. Read more

May 2, 2021 Multiple Rockets Target Baghdad Airport Base Housing US Troops. Read more

May 2, 2021 There has been several explosions near the city of Qom. Heavy black smoke can be seen rising from the Movaledan chemical factory. Read more

April 28, 2021: Israeli military says they shot down a Hezbollah drone on the border of Lebanon as it crossed into northern Israel from Lebanon.

April 28, 2021: Three Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard fast attack craft ships came "unnecessarily close" to two U.S. Navy ships, causing one of the U.S. Navy ships to fire warning shots to get the Iranian ships to back off. Read more

April 26, 2021: Israeli Security Cabinet Says Major Military Response Is A Go If Rockets Keep Being Launched Into Israel From Gaza

April 26, 2021: On April 1st two Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fast attack crafts and a Harth 55 support vessel buzzed and swarmed around United States Coast Guard ships, harassing them for over three hours

April 26, 2021: Iran Foreign Minister Says John Kerry Leaked U.S.Covert Operations Intel About Israeli Operations In Syria.

April 26, 2021: Natanz Nuclear Site Explosion Took IR-1 Type Centrifuges Offline According To A Jewish Institute For The National Security Of America (JINSA), Allegedly Turning Back Iran's Nuclear Clock By More Than Two Months

April 26, 2021: 40 Or More Rockets Were Fired Into Israel From Gaza Over The Weekend Starting On Friday Night & On Into Saturday Morning. Some Were Intercepted By Israel's Iron Dome Missile Defense System, Others Fell Into Empty Fields. A Few Other Rockets Fell Within Gaza. Israel Responded With Air Strikes On Hamas Targets Within Gaza

April 25, 2021: Yemen Rebels Have Taken Control Of Northwest Kassara & Continues To Push Forward On Western Front Even After Saudi Airstrikes. At least 65 Fighters Have Been Killed In The Past Two Days. Losing Marib To The Rebels Would Be Disastrous On Both Yemen Army & Saudi Arabia Who Has Been Backing The Yemen Army Against The Rebels.

April 25, 2021: Turkey Air-Land Operation Carries Out Bomb Attacks On PKK Targets In Northern Iraq As Turkish Paratroopers Jump Out Of Helicopters Firing Assault Weapons. Turkey, And Much Of The West Considers The PKK A Terrorist Organization & Has Been In Rebellion Against Turkey For Decades

April 25, 2021: U.S. Military Finishing Withdrawal From Afghanistan. General Austin S. Miller Was Asked If The Afghanistan Military Is Ready To Fight Taliban Without U.S. Help. His Answer: "They Must Be Ready"

April 25, 2021: After Withdrawing From Afghanistan, United States Is Looking Into Fighting Taliban From Neighboring States

April 25, 2021: Iran Warns Israel That It Will Pay For Strike On Tanker Off Syrian Coast Saying "The Zionists think they can strike Syria without repercussions but Israeli interest will be put in danger."

April 24, 2021: Rocket Sirens Sounded in Gaza And A Rocket Fell Near the Border Fence Where Nearly 1,000 Protesters Are Protesting, Though No Injuries Or Damages Have Been Reported

April 24, 2021: Three people were killed in the suspected drone missile attack on the Iranian oil tanker that caused a fire, two of which were members of the crew

April 24, 2021: Washington Has Declared Mass Killing & "Ethnic Cleansing" Of Armenians That Started In 1915 As Genocide

April 25, 2021: CENTCOM Commander Says Iraq Doesn't Want United States To Leave

April 24, 2021: Israel Confirms Syrian Missile That Set Off Secret Israeli Reactor Alarms Was Not Not Aimed At The Nuclear Reactor Intentionally

April 24, 2021: Israel Confirms Syrian Missile That Set Off Secret Israeli Reactor Alarms Was Not Not Aimed At The Nuclear Reactor Intentionally

April 24, 2021: Iranian Tanker Suspected To Have Been Attacked Off Syrian Coast By Drone From Lebanese Waters Causing A Fire But No Casualties Have Been Reported

April 24, 2021: Iranian Guard Shoots & Kills Three Terrorists In The Province Sistan and Baluchistan

April 23, 2021: Palestinians Fire 3 Rockets At Israel, One Rocket Was Intercepted.

Syria Claims Israel Targeted Damascus With Air Strikes - DAMASCUS - Syrian state media reported that Israel targeted the Syrian capital of Damascus with airstrikes, citing a military source. Read On SJ (News) | Read On Patreon (Intel/Alerts).

While Israel rarely acknowledges strikes in Syria, it has admitted to carrying out hundreds of strikes in the past targeting militias in the region.

Ceasefire Agreement Reached Between Israel And Gaza - ISRAEL - A ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Gaza in order to bring an end to the hostilities in the region. Washington released a statement sending their "condolences to the families of civilians who were killed and those who were injured in the violence". Read More Alerts

The U.S. State Department said that the United States will "continue our efforts to improve quality of life for Palestinians and we urge the swift delivery of fuel and other critical supplies into Gaza".

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Statement (translated)

IDF spokesperson: "Update regarding instructions for the home front: "In accordance with the assessment of the situation in the IDF, it was decided to gradually remove the restrictions. These instructions may change subject to and in accordance with the assessment of the situation.

As a first step, at 6:00 a.m. (Sun), the restrictions will be lifted in the settlements that belong to the West Negev, Central Negev, West Lakish and Lakish guideline areas.

At 12:00 the restrictions will be lifted in localities that belong to the guidelines area surrounding Gaza. The IDF wishes to obey the directives of the Home Front Command."

IDF spokesperson: "At the end of the assessment of the situation in the IDF, it was decided to open all road blockades in the area surrounding Gaza starting at 06:00".

State Department Statement Welcoming Ceasefire Agreement in Israel and Gaza

US State Department: "The United States welcomes the agreement today for a ceasefire to bring an end to the hostilities in Israel and Gaza. We express our condolences to the families of civilians who were killed and those who were injured in the violence.

The United States commends Egypt’s crucial role in mediating the ceasefire agreement, which will prevent the further loss of civilian lives. We also recognize Qatar’s robust efforts to de-escalate the situation and end the hostilities, as well as the international community’s support for the ceasefire. Our team worked tirelessly in cooperation with our partners to support these efforts.

The United States reaffirms our ironclad commitment to Israel’s security, as reflected in our ongoing support for Iron Dome and other Israeli missile defense systems.

We will remain engaged with our partners to promote calm in the weeks and months ahead. We also will continue our efforts to improve quality of life for Palestinians and we urge the swift delivery of fuel and other critical supplies into Gaza.

The United States believes that Israelis and Palestinians both deserve to live safely and securely and to enjoy equal measures of freedom, prosperity, and democracy."

IDF Continues To Launch Mortar And Rocket Launching Positions In Gaza Strip - Israel Defense Forces (IDF): Operation "Shield and Arrow" - IDF spokesperson: "The IDF attacked a position for launching mortar bombs of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization". Read More Alerts

IDF Statement: "An IDF aircraft recently attacked a mortar bomb launching position of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in the northern Gaza Strip."

IDF Statement: "A total of 507 launches. Of these, 368 crossed into Israel and 110 failed. About 1 out of 5 launched fell in the Gaza Strip. About 154 interceptions were made. About 147 targets were attacked."

IDF Said The Operation Against Islamic Jihad In Gaza Strip "Achieved", But Not Without Civilian Deaths

JERUSALEM - A spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spoke to Fox News and said that the "operation" against Islamic Jihad forces in the Gaza Strip was "achieved" and was successful.

Israeli Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said, "We targeted Islamic Jihad terrorist members, specifically the ones that were unstabilizing the area. We have killed them in the [first] minutes of the operation. They're all dead".

He added, "The goals of this operation have been achieved in the first early seconds of the operation. We are targeting Islamic Jihad and they have paid a big price on their actions, and they will keep on paying the price for their actions".

"Islamic Jihad is a terrorist organization founded 100% by Iran. Iran is a negative actor in the region, but we have targeted Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip in this operation because of the stability of the area".

In total, 15 people were killed in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday through a number of airstrikes on the region, including Khalil Bahitini, the commanding officer of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror organization’s Northern Gaza Division; Jahed Ahnam, the secretary of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad military council; and Tareq Izzeldeen, the Islamic Jihad's intermediary between its the Gaza Strip and West Bank, according to the report.

Although the strikes resulted in terrorist casualties, they also resulted in civilian casualties, due to the fact that the terrorists "act in very crowded civilian populations," such as the highly-populated Gaza Strip.

Hagari told Fox News that "Gaza is one of the crowded urban areas in the world, and it makes it harder. But we keep on doing it the best accurate way that we can and the best moral way that we can. But we have to protect our own civilians".

Terrorist organizations located within the Gaza Strip are known to both hide, and operate out of densely populated areas, as well as civilian facilities such as schools and hospitals to limit the Israeli military's ability to target their locations without also taking out civilians in the process.

"we have no other way to fight against terror, especially Islamic jihad that is hiding and hiding with women and children and is acting around popular population areas," he added.

The attached video shows a case where the IDF identified children in the vicinity of Israeli strikes, after which the aircraft ceased its fire once it identified children within the attack zone.

"There's a boy outside here, 40 meters - stop stop," reads a translated transcript of the video dialogue.

An IDF statement said regarding the video, "The moment an IAF pilot cancels a strike against Islamic Jihad terrorists because of the presence of children near the target".

Another statement by the IDF said, "During an attack on targets of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in the last day by IDF aircraft, two children who were not involved in the attack range were identified. Following the identification, the plane stopped the attack".

Hagari said that until there is a "formal" ceasefire declared, Israel will respond to any attacks originating from the Gaza Strip.

"Until there's a formal declaration of a cease-fire. It's not formal," he said.

IDF: Warplanes Attacked, Thwarted Islamic Jihad Terrorist Organization, Continues To Attack Targets In Gaza Strip - Israel Defense Forces (IDF): "IDF warplanes attacked and thwarted a number of senior members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization". Read More

The Israel Defense Forces continue to attack more Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization targets in the Gaza Strip.

IDF spokesperson: "The IDF is currently attacking additional terrorist targets of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip".

Israeli Home Front Command: Due to the security situation, the Home Front Command established the following guidelines

Israeli Home Front Command: "Due to the security situation, the Home Front Command established the following guidelines effective tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 02:30, until wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 18:00:Gaza Envelope, Western Lachish, Western Negev, and some of the towns in Lachish - Limited Activity

Educational Activities - do not hold educational activities. Gatherings and Services - can be held with a limit of up to 10 people outdoors and up to 100 people indoors.

The beaches are closed to the public. Workplaces - it is possible to carry out an activity in a place from which a standard protected space can be reached within the time available to reach shelter. The rest of the country - Full Activity

There are no restrictions on holding educational activities, activities at workplaces and gatherings and services.Each and every one of us must make sure that we are prepared and know how to act to protect our lives and the lives of our loved ones.

Upon receiving an alert, you must enter the protected space and stay there for 10 minutes. You must continue to follow the guidelines published by the Home Front Command in the official distribution channels."

Israeli IDF: The IDF and Shin Bet thwarted three senior members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization - Israel Defense Forces (IDF): IDF warplanes attacked and thwarted a senior member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization, Khalil Bahitini, who is responsible for the rocket fire into the area surrounding Gaza in the last month. Read More

IDF warplanes attacked and thwarted a number of senior members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization - Khalil Bahitini, Tarek Ezz Al-Din and Jihad A'nam.

In a joint operation by the IDF and the Shin Bet, the commander of the northern Gaza Strip was foiled by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization responsible for the rocket fire into Otef last month

Khalil Bahitini is the senior operational commander of the organization and the commander of the northern Gaza Strip region. In addition, Bahitini was responsible for approving and carrying out All of the terrorist activities from the area of ​​the northern Gaza Strip. Behitini was engaged in directing and planning attacks in the rear of the State of Israel and planned to shoot at Israeli territory in the near future.

Bhaitini, 44 years old, a resident of Gaza City, began his activities in the GAP organization in the late 1990s and over the years was involved in many terrorist acts against Israel - including promoting suicide attacks, explosives, rocket fire and directing terrorist activity in Israel.

After the defeat of Taysir Jabari in August 2022 as part of the 'Dawn' operation, Behitini stepped in as his replacement. Bahitini is a member of the GAP military council in the Gaza Strip and has direct and active contact with senior officials in the GAP political bureau.

Its failure is added to the attack on the heads of the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in recent years - Baha'i Abu-Alata, Taysir Jabri and Khaled Mansour, this as part of an attack on the GAP organization in the Gaza Strip.

The IDF and Shin Bet will continue to act in order to preserve the insurance of the residents of the State of Israel

Israel: IDF Striking Islamic Jihad Targets In Gaza - Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released a statement: "The IDF is now attacking targets of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip". Read More

IDF spokesperson (image/statement translated): "In accordance with the assessment of the situation, the Home Front Command instructs the residents of the surrounding settlements of the Gaza Strip to stay near a protected area.

Special instructions on the home front within a range of 40 km from the Gaza Strip are published on the national emergency portal, the instructions are valid from Tuesday, 05.09.2023 at 02:30 until Wednesday, 05.10.2023 at 18:00".

Additional statement: "Following a situational assessment, the Home Front Command is instructing civilians in the area surrounding Gaza to remain in the vicinity of a designated shelter until Wednesday."

Israeli IDF: Changes in the traffic arrangements on the roads encircling Gaza

IDF spokesperson: "Defense Minister Yoav Galant confirmed a special situation on the home front; In light of the assessment of the situation - changes in the traffic arrangements on the roads surrounding Gaza

In light of the assessment of the situation, it was decided to close roads and sites, and to switch to traveling on alternative roads in the areas near the perimeter fence in the Gaza Strip".

Changes in the traffic arrangements on the roads encircling Gaza (translated)

IDF: "In light of the assessment of the situation, it was decided to close roads and sites, and to switch to traveling on alternative roads in the areas near the perimeter fence in the Gaza Strip.

The areas that will be blocked are all the agricultural access roads west of road 232. In addition, the following branches will also be closed: Road number 4 - from the Zikim junction to Netiv Hatara. Road number 34 - from the Yad Mordechai intersection to the Nir Am intersection. Road number 232 - in sections from Melslim to Saad and Menir Yitzhak to Kerem Shalom.

will also be closed - Mbari road to the south until the connection with road 232, road 25 Mased to the west, road number 2428 Monir Oz to road 2410 and road 242 to the Gama junction and to the Hisufim junction.

Access to Kibbutz Zikim will be possible on the road south of road 3411, access to Moshav Nativ Hathara will be possible on the road from road 3411 to road 4, access to Kibbutz Yad Mordechai will be possible on the road from road 3411 heading south to near Mordechai, access to Kibbutz Nahal Oz will be possible on a bypass road from road 25, access to kibbutz Nir Oz will be possible via a bypass road leaving from Highway 2410, access to Kibbutz Kerem Shalom will be possible via the eastern road to Highway 232 from Nir Yitzhak to Kerem Shalom, access to Kibbutz Sofa and Kibbutz Hulit will be possible via the western road to Highway 232 from Nir Yitzhak.

Also, entry to Givat "Kobi" ("The Four Monuments") in Sderot, to the "Black Arrow" monument, to Givat Ha'Pemoni in the name of the late Asaf Siboni, to Givat Nazmit and to Givat "The Lonely Horseman" will be prohibited.

In addition, it was decided to close Zikim Beach to visitors and to stop train traffic between Ashkelon and Sderot.

It will be emphasized that the space will be closed to traffic in order to maintain the safety of the residents."

After Senior Jihad Member Dies In Israeli Prison, Rockets Fired From Gaza, Jihad Group Raises Alertness - JERUSALEM - After the death of the leader of the Islamic Jihad, Hader Adnan in an Israeli prison, reportedly due to an 86 day hunger strike, three rockets were fired from Gaza, and the Islamic Jihad terrorist group raised the "alertness in the ranks of the organization," according to a translated report from the national Israeli broadcaster KAN. Read More Alerts

The Israeli broadcaster said that red alert alarms were heard on Tuesday morning in the area of Kibbutz Sa'ad in the Gaza Strip, hours after the death of the Israeli prisoner was announced.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Had Reported that "three launches from Gaza towards Israel were identified, which fell in an open area. No interceptors were launched according to policy".

KAN reported that Hader Adnan had been one of the leaders of the Islamic Jihad in Judea and Samaria, and that he had undergone a hunger strike that lasted 86 days after an "indictment was filed against Adnan for terrorist offenses". The report said that the prisoner refused medical treatment.

A spokesman for the Islamic Jihad commented on Adnan's death on the Palestinian website "Sawa" where he said, "His death will be a lesson for generations, we will not leave this path as long as Palestine remains under occupation".

The Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh claimed that Adnan's death was a "premeditated assassination".

An IDF Spokesman also said regarding another incident, "A mortar launch was detected earlier today from the Gaza Strip that fell within the area of the perimeter fence in Israeli territory. No policy alert was triggered."

Updated Report On Vessel Reported Under Fire Off Nishtun, Yemen - YEMEN - The attack reported by Britain's Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on position 1531.838N 05213.688 18 nautical miles south of Nishtun, Yemen has been downgraded from "attack" to "incident", with the situation "ongoing". Read More Alerts

A report by AP news said that authorities reported that a yacht opened fire on the Yemeni Coast Guard on Friday after mistaking them for pirates, which led to a gun battle.

British Maritime Trade Operations Reports Vessel Has Come Under Fire - British Britain's Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported that a vessel has come under attack at the location 1531.838N 05213.688 (18 nautical miles south of Nishtun, Yemen) and that shots were fired at the vessel. Read More Alerts

The statement added that there were three boats with 3 to 4 people on board each vessel (POB) but did not indicate who was responsible for the attack taking place.

White House Says No Plans To Evacuate Americans In Sudan - Although the Pentagon has deployed forces and is reported to be coming up with options to assist in an evacuation of U.S. citizens located in the African country of Sudan, the White House said on Friday that it has no plans for a country-wide pullout of Americans from the country at this time Read More Alerts

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that the troop movement by the United States military in the region are "to ensure that we provide as many options as possible, if we are called on to do something. We haven’t been called on to do anything yet".

A report by Military.com says that there are around 16,000 U.S. citizens registered with the United States Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan, but the State Department says that the number is likely not accurate due to the fact that there is not any requirement for citizens to become registered, or to notify the U.S. Embassy in the country when they decide to leave.

White House National Security Spokesman John Kirby said while in Washington that "It’s absolutely imperative that U.S. citizens in Sudan make their own arrangements to stay safe in these difficult circumstances".

He added that, "Americans should have no expectation of a U.S. government coordinated evacuation at this time. And we expect that that’s going to remain the case".

The report says that a small number of American troops have entered into the country of Djibouti in order to position forces and equipment to aid in a potential evacuation, citing an official who said that the Army is tapping soldiers for the task.

It also said that American troops are being transported to Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti. Planning for an evacuation began after a U.S. convoy was attacked in Khartoum by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group, as reported by the U.S. State Department.

On Friday, the White House said that no decision had yet been made to carry out any evacuation from the country.

State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel spoke to reporters and said, “A decision has not been made, but I would push back on the notion that we are acting too late,”

“We have been clear-eyed about how American citizens should not travel to Sudan for months now,” Patel said, and indicated that the State Department had released a Level 4: “Do Not Travel” advisory for Sudan.

"We have not parsed our words or been ignorant or naive about the delicate and fragile security situation in Sudan," he added.

Sudanese Army Facilitates International Evacuation Efforts

SUDAN - The Sudanese military has agreed to both facilitate and secure an evacuation for citizens from the United States, United Kingdom, China, and France "in the coming hours," according to a statement by the Sudanese military as the Sudanese army continues to battle the paramilitary faction Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The statement by the Sudanese military said that nationals from Britain, the United States, France, and China, which include diplomats will be evacuated by air on board military transport aircraft from Sudan's capital Khartoum.

Saudi Arabia has released a statement saying it had evacuated 150 people from Sudan on Saturday, which included diplomats and international officials who were evacuated to the Saudi Arabian port city of Jeddah.

91 of those evacuated by Saudi Arabia were Saudi Arabian citizens, and 66 others were from other countries, such as Pakistan, Qatar, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

In addition, the government of the United Kingdom says that they are preparing for a "number of contingencies" and said that they were "doing everything possible to support British nationals and diplomatic staff in Khartoum".

Saudi Foreign Ministry On Evacuation Of Its Citizens From Sudan

Saudi Arabian Foreign Ministry: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces the start of the arrangement for the evacuation of Saudi citizens and several nationals of brotherly and friendly countries from the Republic of Sudan to the Kingdom".

"In the implementation of the directives of the Kingdom's Leadership, we are pleased to announce the safe arrival of the evacuated citizens of the Kingdom from Sudan and several nationals of brotherly & friendly countries, including diplomats & international officials".

Coalition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Crashes Outside Kirkuk - Operation Inherent Resolve: "BAGHDAD - On the morning of April 22, 2023, a Coalition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), in direct support of Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) operations, experienced a mechanical failure and crashed south of Kirkuk, Iraq. Read More Alerts

The ISF quickly secured the crash site, while Coalition service members cleared the area with a controlled detonation. There were no injuries and no damage to civilian infrastructure.

Coalition UAVs provide vital intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities to the ISF, enabling Defeat-ISIS operations throughout the region.

Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve advises, assists, and enables partner forces in Iraq and Syria to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS."

CENTCOM Confirms ISIS Senior Leader Killed In Helicopter Raid In Northern Syria This Morning - U.S. Central Command: "CENTCOM confirms an ISIS Senior Leader was killed in a helicopter raid in northern Syria this morning. Read More Alerts

CENTCOM Confirms ISIS Senior Leader killed in a Helicopter Raid in Northern Syria Early this morning, April 17, U.S. Central Command forces killed Abd-al-Hadi Mahmud al-Haji Ali, a senior ISIS Syria leader and operational planner responsible for planning terror attacks in the Middle East and Europe.

This was the ISIS leader who was killed in a unilateral helicopter raid in northern Syria today that was announced this morning. Abd-al-Hadi Mahmud al-Haji Ali was the primary target of the raid.

Two other ISIS operatives were killed in the raid. This operation was launched after intelligence revealed an ISIS plot to kidnap officials abroad as leverage for ISIS initiatives.

"We know ISIS retains the desire to strike beyond the Middle East, said Col. Joe Buccino, a CENTCOM spokesperson. "We are therefore committed to the enduring defeat of ISIS."

Helicopter Raid in Northern Syria Targets Senior ISIS Leader - CENTCOM: "US Central Command forces conducted a unilateral helicopter raid in northern Syria in the early morning of April 17th targeting a Senior ISIS Syria Leader and Operational Planner responsible for planning terror attacks in the Middle East and Europe. Read More Alerts

The raid resulted in the probable death of the targeted individual. Two other armed individuals were killed on the target.

Extensive planning went into this operation to ensure its successful execution. No US troops were wounded. No US helicopters were damaged. We assess no civilians were killed or injured.

"Though degraded, ISIS remains able to conduct operations within the region with a desire to strike beyond the Middle East," said General Michael "Erik" Kurilla, CENTCOM Commander.

"We will continue the relentless campaign against ISIS." "This operation reaffirms CENTCOM's steadfast commitment to the region and the enduring defeat of ISIS," said Joe Buccino, a CENTCOM spokesman. "We will provide additional details soon."

IDF Increases Forces In Judea And Samaria, Alerts Activated In Netor, Avni Eitan, Israel, Israel Attacks Syrian Locations Where Launches Carried Out - Israel: The IDF is increasing its forces in Judea and Samaria, and alerts have been activated in Netor, and Avni Eitan, Israel. The IDF is now attacking locations where launches were carried out in Syria. Read More Alerts

IDF statements On Recent Actions

- The IDF increases forces in the Central Command. In accordance with the instructions of the Minister of Defense and the assessment of the situation in the IDF, it was decided to reinforce additional forces in the Judea and Samaria Division, in the Seam area and in the Bekaa and Valleys Brigade. The forces will increase starting tomorrow (Sunday).

Also, in coordination with the Israel Police, the IDF will increase in the area of Tel Aviv district only according to need.

- Initial report: An alert was activated in the Home Front Command application in open areas near Moshav Mitzer. The details are under review.

Further to the report, three launches were detected from Syrian territory towards Israel, one of them crossed into Israeli territory and fell in an open area in the southern Golan Heights. No interceptors were launched according to policy.

- Further to the report, three launches from Syrian territory towards Israel were detected, two of which crossed into Israeli territory, one was intercepted by air defense fighters and the other fell in an open area.

- The IDF is now attacking the firing range from Syria. Artillery forces of the IDF are now firing at the area from which the firing was carried out from Syria, following the launches into Israeli territory that were carried out earlier.

IDF: IDF Attacks Lebanon, Gaza Strip - IDF spokesperson (translated): The IDF attacked targets of the terrorist organization Hamas in southern Lebanon. Read More Alerts

The IDF attacked infrastructure targets and targets of the terrorist organization Hamas to operate from Lebanon and considers the state of Lebanon responsible for all fire on its territory.

The IDF is now attacking the Gaza Strip.

Alert activated in the settlement of Yad, Israel.

IDF: Mortar Fire Towards Metula From Lebanese Border - IDF spokesperson (translated): A report was received of mortar fire towards the Metula area from the Lebanese border, after searches in the area, casualties were found. Read More Alerts

IDF is reporting they are "now attacking Gaza Strip".

Israel: The IDF attacked two terrorist tunnel routes and two weapons production sites of the terrorist organization Hamas - IDF spokesperson (translated): "Fighter jets attacked a short time ago the route of a terrorist tunnel coming out of the Beit Hanun area and the route of another tunnel coming out of the Khan Yunis area, which was attacked during the "Guardian of the Walls" operation, since then efforts to restore it have been identified. Read More Alerts

"The two tunnels did not cross into Israeli territory and did not pose a threat to Israeli residents."

"In addition, two sites for the production of weapons used by the terrorist organization Hamas in the north and center of the Gaza Strip were attacked."

"The attack was carried out in response to Hamas' security violations in recent days."

"The terrorist organization Hamas bears responsibility for what happened and is the one who will pay the price for the security violations against the State of Israel".

More Alerts (translated): "Initial report: An alert was activated in the city of Sderot and in the settlements of Iv and Nir Am. The details are under review

Initial report: An alert was activated in the settlements of Sderot, Ivs and Nir Am. The details are under review

Initial report: An alert has been activated in the settlements of Karmia and Nativ Hathara. The details are under review.

Initial Report: An alert has been activated in Nirim, the details are under review.

The IDF attacked a heavy machine gun in the north of the Gaza Strip. The IDF attacked tonight using a remotely manned aircraft from a heavy machine gun, from which projectiles were fired at IDF aircraft and Israeli territory."

IDF: 34 Rockets Fired From Lebanon Into Israel, 25 Rockets Intercepted By Israel - Israel Defense Forces: "An initial inquiry identified 34 rockets that were fired from Lebanon into Israel. 25 rockets were intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array, while 5 landed in Israeli territory. 4 additional launches are under review." Read More Alerts

Translated Statement By IDF: out of 34 launches from Lebanese territory were intercepted.

"Further to the reports of alerts being activated in the Western Galilee area, after a preliminary investigation, 34 launches from Lebanese territory to Israeli territory were identified.

25 of the launches were intercepted by the air defense fighters, five launches fell on Israeli territory, and as for four more launches - information on their location is under investigation. These are non-final data, more details below. There are no special instructions for the home front."

IDF: Seven Air-To-Ground Rockets Fired, 5 Towards Israel, 2 Towards Sea In Gaza Strip - JERUSALEM - Reports from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) regarding alerts being activated in Israel and seven air-to-ground rockets being fired towards the state of Israel on April 6th, 2023. Read More Alerts

Five rockets were fired toward Israel, two were fired toward the Sea in the Gaza Strip. Two of the rockets "exploded in the air". No interceptors were activated, according to the statements by the IDF

Five rockets were fired toward Israel, two were fired toward the Sea in the Gaza Strip. Two of the rockets "exploded in the air". No interceptors were activated, according to the statements by the IDF.

IDF statement on the launches: "five launches from the Gaza Strip into Israel were detected. Four were intercepted by air defense fighters. Also, following the report of an alert being activated in the area surrounding Gaza, four additional launches from the Gaza Strip into Israel were identified that fell in an open area. No interceptors were launched according to policy".

CENTCOM Month in Review, March 2023: The Fight Against ISIS in Iraq and Syria - US Central Command: TAMPA, Fla. – During the month of March 2023, U.S. Central Command, along with coalition and other partners, conducted a total of 37 D-ISIS operations, resulting in 9 ISIS operatives killed and 18 detained. Read More Alerts

The following is a breakdown of D-ISIS operations for March 2023 by country:

In Iraq: 28 partnered operations, 0 U.S. only operations, 7 ISIS operatives killed, 7 ISIS operatives detained.

In Syria: 9 partnered operations. 0 U.S. only operations. 2 ISIS operatives killed, 11 ISIS operatives detained.

These operations targeted ISIS members responsible for planning attacks inside Iraq and Syria, including plans for attacks on ISIS detention facilities in Syria. At least 8 detained ISIS militants were involved in those plans.

These operations were conducted under the authority of the CENTCOM commander who retains authority for operations against ISIS in Iraq and Syria, and under the command of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve. Our local partners play a critical role in this fight. Their competence, professionalism, and dedication to the enduring defeat of ISIS allow continued pressure against the terror group.

In Iraq, CENTCOM troops advise, assist and enable Iraqi Security Forces, including the Kurdish Peshmerga, who lead our shared fight against ISIS in Iraq.

In Syria, CENTCOM partners with the Syrian Democratic Forces to continue the fight against ISIS.

“The fight against ISIS continues,” said Col. Joe Buccino, a CENTCOM spokesperson. “Though its capability is degraded, ISIS retains the ability to direct and inspire attacks in the region and abroad.”

CENTCOM: Strike Kills ISIS Leader in Syria - US Central Command: "TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Central Command forces conducted a unilateral strike in Syria today killing Khalid ‘Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri, an ISIS senior leader. Khalid ‘Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri was responsible for planning ISIS attacks in Türkiye and Europe and developed the leadership structure for ISIS in Türkiye. Read More Alerts

“ISIS continues to represent a threat to the region and beyond,” said Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, the CENTCOM commander. “Though degraded, the group remains able to conduct operations within the region with a desire to strike beyond the Middle East.”

No civilians were killed or injured in this strike.

The death of Khalid ‘Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri will temporarily disrupt the organization’s ability to plot external attacks. CENTCOM’s operations against ISIS, alongside partner forces in Iraq and Syria, continues. CENTCOM remains committed to the enduring defeat of ISIS."

Iran Claims It Warned Off US Navy Aircraft Near Gulf Of Oman - DUBAI - A statement by the Iranian Navy said that it warned a U.S. Navy Lockheed EP-3E land-based Multi-Intelligence reconnaissance aircraft away from its airspace. Read More Alerts

The statement given by the Iranian Navy said, "After the warning, the plane was prevented from entering the country's skies without authorization".

A report by Tasnim, the semi-official news agency in Iran said that Iranian naval forces detected the aircraft over the Sea of Oman and "forced it to avoid the country's airspace after issuing a warning," citing the Iranian Navy.

Tasnim said that the U.S. reconnaissance aircraft "heeded the warning" and stayed away from the Iranian Aerial border, returning to the "international routes".

A report by Reuters said that the opening line of the Tasnim report said that the aircraft "crossed into Iranian airspace" but then contradicted itself later in the report by saying it had not entered Iranian skies after the warning.

I reviewed the Tasnim report and there is no such line in the current report regarding the incident, which could mean that Tasnim altered their report after Reuters had reviewed it.

IDF Helicopters, Fighter Jets Shoot Down Aircraft Entering Its Airspace From Syria - JERUSALEM - Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) fighter jets and helicopters were launched after an aircraft entered Israeli airspace from Syria. The aircraft was shot down by Israeli aircraft, according to the Israeli military. Read More Alerts

The aircraft was shot down after being tracked by the IDF fighter jets and helicopters, according to the statement. The statement by the Israeli Defense Forces was as follows (translated):

IDF Statement: "IDF helicopters and fighter jets were launched following an unidentified aircraft that apparently entered Israeli territory from the direction of Syria. The vehicle was under surveillance by the Air Force's control unit, was shot down in an open area and did not pose a danger at any stage. No warning was activated according to policy. The details of the incident are under investigation".

Retaliatory Strikes In Syria Against Iranian-Backed Militias Result In 19 Deaths - SYRIA - The death toll resulting from US airstrikes on Iranian-backed militias in Syria has risen to 19, according to the UK-based war monitor Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Read More Alerts

The SOHR said that air raids killed three Syrian soldiers and 11 Syrians working for Iran-backed militias, five non-Syrian fighters aligned with the government.

Four of the killed are reported by the war monitor as having identities that "remain unknown".

The war monitor reported that the airstrikes "Were executed by US fighter jets and unidentified aircraft on positions of Iranian-backed militias in Deir Ezzor in the early hours of Friday".

After the first response to the attack that killed a U.S. contractor and wounded six others, a series of retaliatory strikes occurred which resulted in another United States service member being wounded, officials said.

The SOHR said that after the attacks, Iranian-backed militias in "Al-Mayadeen, Al-Bokamal and Deir Ezzor cities amassed their troops and were put on high alert, in preparation for new attacks".

U.S. Responds to Attack That Killed U.S. Contractor in Syria - DOD: "The U.S. response to the attack on a coalition base in Syria that killed a U.S. contractor and wounded six others highlighted that the U.S. military will do what it must to protect its personnel. Read More Alerts

Iranian-backed militias in Syria were responsible for the drone attack on the coalition base near Hasakah in northeastern Syria. The coalition base houses personnel working to ensure the lasting defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, at the direction of President Joe Biden, authorized U.S. Central Command forces to conduct precision strikes into eastern Syria against facilities used by groups affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder during a news conference today. "The airstrikes were conducted in response to yesterday's attack, as well as a series of recent attacks against coalition forces in Syria by groups affiliated with the IRGC," he said.

F-15E fighters assigned in Centcom launched the attack at approximately 2:40 a.m. local time. "We're continuing to assess the outcome of the strikes," Ryder said. "Initial indications are that the facilities were destroyed. These precision strikes were intended to protect and defend U.S. personnel, and the U.S. took proportionate and deliberate action intended to limit the risk of escalation and minimize casualties."

This morning, Iranian-backed groups launched 10 rockets that targeted coalition forces at the Green Village in northeast Syria. The attack resulted in no injuries to U.S. or coalition personnel and no damage to U.S. equipment or facilities, Ryder said.

"Our current assessment is that this these rocket attacks were conducted by IRGC-affiliated groups, that this rocket attack was done in an effort to retaliate for last night's attacks," the press secretary said. "Again, they did not cause any damage at the coalition facility. As far as any type of future action, I'm not going to talk about or preview potential future operations other than to say we will always reserve the right to respond appropriately if our forces are threatened."

Iran is a source of instability all around the region. Ryder noted Iranian proxies operate in Yemen, the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf, and Lebanon. The Iranians have been supplying the drones that Russia is using to attack innocents in Ukraine, he said.

"The United States and our coalition allies and partners … are focused on trying to ensure stability, security in these regions," Ryder said. "And that will continue to be our focus. We do not seek a wider conflict. With that said, if our people are threatened, we will continue to respond appropriately and proportionately."

CENTCOM Statement On Rocket Attack on Green Village, Northeast Syria - TAMPA, Fla. – On the morning of March 24th, at approximately 8:05 a.m. Syrian local time, 10 rockets targeted coalition forces at the Green Village in northeast Syria. Read More Alerts

The attack resulted in no injuries to U.S. or coalition personnel and no damage to U.S. equipment or facilities.

One of the rockets missed the facility by almost five kilometers, striking a civilian house, causing significant damage and causing minor injuries to two women and two children.

“This kind of indiscriminate rocket attack places not only our forces and coalition forces at risk, but also jeopardizes the local civilian population as well as the security and stability of Syria and the entire region,” said Col. Joe Buccino, a spokesperson for U.S. Central Command.

“As President Biden has made clear, we will take all necessary measures to defend our people and will always respond at a time and place of our choosing,” continued Buccino.

Second US Base Hit In Syria After US Retaliatory Strikes - AL-OMAR - A second U.S. base, Green Village in Syria located in the Al-Omar gas field in northeastern Syria was targeted by rockets after retaliatory strikes were carried out by the United States in response to another attack that killed an American contractor and wounded another contractor and four other service members. Read More Alerts

In the latest attack, the rockets were fired at the Green Village base but did not result in any casualties according to Major John Moore, who is a spokesperson for the United States Central Command (CENTCOM).

ABC News reporter Luis Martinez reported that 10 rockets were fired at the Green Village base.

The retaliatory strikes by the United States before the second attack on a US base were carried out after a drone strike by militant groups affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to a statement by the Pentagon.

The drone strike occurred at a US coalition base coalition base near Hasakah in northeast Syria at about 1:38 p.m. local time Thursday.

The statement by Central Command said "Our troops remain in Syria to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS, which benefits the security and stability of not only Syria, but the entire region".

CENTCOM: Attack On Forces Killed American Contractor In Syria, Wounded Troops And Another Contractor - Central Command: "This evening, we responded to an attack on our forces that killed an American contractor and wounded our troops and another American contractor by striking facilities used by groups affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. Read More Alerts

"We will always take all necessary measures to defend our people and will always respond at a time and place of our choosing. We are postured for scalable options in the face of any additional Iranian attacks.

"The thoughts and prayers of US Central Command are with the Family of our contractor killed and with our wounded servicemembers and contractor.

"Our troops remain in Syria to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS, which benefits the security and stability of not only Syria, but the entire region."

DOD: Attack On Forces Killed American Contractor In Syria, Wounded Troops And Another Contractor - Department of Defense:" Earlier today, a U.S. contractor was killed and five U.S. service members and one additional U.S. contractor were wounded after a one-way unmanned aerial vehicle struck a maintenance facility on a Coalition base near Hasakah in northeast Syria at approximately 1:38 p.m. local time. Read More Alerts

The intelligence community assess the UAV to be of Iranian origin.

"At the direction of President Biden, I authorized U.S. Central Command forces to conduct precision airstrikes tonight in eastern Syria against facilities used by groups affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)," said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. "The airstrikes were conducted in response to today’s attack as well as a series of recent attacks against Coalition forces in Syria by groups affiliated with the IRGC."

These precision strikes are intended to protect and defend U.S. personnel. The United States took proportionate and deliberate action intended to limit the risk of escalation and minimize casualties.

"As President Biden has made clear, we will take all necessary measures to defend our people and will always respond at a time and place of our choosing," said Secretary Austin. "No group will strike our troops with impunity."

"Our thoughts are with the family and colleagues of the contractor who was killed and with those who were wounded in the attack earlier today," said the Secretary.

Two of the wounded service members were treated on site, while three additional service members and the U.S. contractor were medically evacuated to Coalition medical facilities in Iraq."

Nuclear Inspectors Detect 84% Purity Enriched Uranium In Iran - TEHRAN - International nuclear inspectors have detected 84% enriched uranium in Iran, "just below" the level needed to manufacture a nuclear weapon. Get All Alerts

Iran had told the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that its centrifuges were only configured to reach a purity of 60%, conflicting with the recent findings.

The level of enriched uranium needed to manufacture a nuclear warhead is around 90% enrichment purity.

In January of 2023, Israeli military's outgoing Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi had said that Iran had enough enriched uranium to produce four nuclear bombs.

In November of 2022, the IAEA said that Iran had reached 60% uranium enrichment purity at its Fordow nuclear plant.

In July of 2022, an IRGC affiliated Telegram channel had posted a video declaring that Iran can move its "peaceful nuclear program to a nuclear weapons program" very quickly, and said that Iran's ballistic missiles are capable of "turning New York into hellish ruins".

CENTCOM: ISIS Senior Leader Killed and Four U.S. Servicemembers Wounded in Helicopter Raid in Northeastern Syria - CENTRAL COMMAND: "TAMPA, Fla. - Last night, during a partnered U.S. and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) helicopter raid in northeastern Syria, an explosion on target resulted in four U.S. servicemembers and one working dog wounded. The targeted ISIS senior leader, Hamza al- Homsi, was killed. The U.S. servicemembers and working dog are receiving treatment in a U.S. medical facility in Iraq."Get All Alerts & News

A second statement said, "ISIS Senior Leader Killed and Four U.S. Servicemembers Wounded in Helicopter Raid in Northeastern Syria".

Central Command Carries Out D-ISIS Raid On February 10th, 2023 - Central Command (CENTCOM) has released a statement regarding a "D-ISIS" raid that was carried out on February 10th, 2023 in which an ISIS leader was killed. Get Alerts Early

CENTCOM Statement: "A partnered D-ISIS raid on Feb 10th resulted in the seizure of multiple weapons, ammo, and a suicide belt. We can confirm Ibrahim Al Qahtani, an ISIS official associated with planning ISIS detention center attacks, was killed in the raid. 10,000+ ISIS detainees are held in Syria".

Central Command: US Forces Shoot Down Iranian-Manufactured UAV In Syria - US CENTRAL COMMAND: "On February 14th, at approximately 2:30 PM local time, US forces in Syria engaged and shot down an Iranian-manufactured UAV attempting to conduct reconnaissance of Mission Support Site Conoco, a patrol base in northeast Syria." See Photos & Get All Alerts

Another 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake In Turkey Hits, Along With Aftershocks - TURKEY - There has been another 7.5 magnitude earthquake, this time in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey. Many aftershocks also reported, along with internet outages in the country. 7.5 Magnitude Quake | Aftershocks & Internet Outages

A number of aftershock quakes have hit Turkey after the two big ones hit earlier. The death toll in Turkey and Syria continues to rise and the destruction that it has caused is widespread.

I won't give an estimate yet, it will be a while before a solid number is reached, but it looks to be quite substantial.

NetBlocks internet observatory is reporting that the 7.8 magnitude earthquake knocked out power in parts of southern Turkey, which may impact the country's ability to seek out assistance.

7.8 and 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake In Central Turkey - TURKEY - There has been a 7.8 and a 6.7 magnitude earthquake in Turkey, the 6.7 magnitude earthquake looks to be an aftershock of the first 7.8 magnitude quake.

7.8 Magnitude Details: Timestamp: 2023-02-06 09:17:35 (UTC+08:00), Epicenter location: 37.174°N 37.032°E, Depth: 17.9 miles.

6.7 Magnitude Details: Timestamp: 2023-02-06 09:28:17 (UTC+08:00), Location: 37.414°N 36.831°E, Depth: 6.15 miles

At Least 8 Rockets Fired At Turkish Base In Northern Iraq - BAGHDAD - At least eight, some reports say 20 rockets were fired at a Turkish Zilkan military base in northern Iraq Wednesday. Two of the rockets that were fired landed on the inside of the base, wounding an Iraqi contractor.

The Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service, a security organization in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region reported the attack. Some sources, such as Al Mayadeen say that the base was targeted with up to 20 rockets.

A Turkish security source said that that were no damages or casualties in the base as a result of the rocket attack.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack, and it is not yet known who carried it out. The base hosts Turkish troops and is located in the Ninevah province.

Suspected US Drone Strike In Yemen Kills 3 Suspected al-Qaeda Militants - (Based on translations) - A U.S. drone strike is suspected to have killed three suspected al-Qaeda militants in Yemen’s Marib province, according to Yemeni media. See Photos Here

Yemeni media reported that Hassan al-Hadrami was one of the men killed in the suspected drone strike, which "was believed to be" carried out by the United States, according to a report by al Arabiya.

The Arabic news channel said that Hassan al-Hadrami was said to be with two of his companions who were with him in the vehicle that was allegedly hit by the airstrike, citing "tribal sources".

The report also says that it is noteworthy, because Hassan al-Hadrami's house was targeted by a raid in November of 2022, and is "one of the most prominent military leaders of al-Qaeda in Yemen," possessing great experience in "making mines and explosives," which reportedly put him "at the top of the list of targets" for American forces.

The report said that activists from Ma'rib governorate published a photo of al-Hadrami's vehicle which was "completely destroyed" by the strike, and had traces of blood on it.

All three men who were in the vehicle at the time of the alleged drone strike were killed.

A local government official reportedly told AFP news that “Three al-Qaeda members were killed in a strike by a drone that is believed to be American".

“The three were in a car in Wadi Obeida when they were targeted by the suspected US strike that killed them immediately," the report cited the officials as saying.

The photo of the aftermath indicates that a U.S. drone carried out the strike using an AGM-114 R9X Hellfire missile in which the explosives in the missile are replaced with metal blades to minimize collateral damage.

This type of missile is sometimes nicknamed “knife bomb” or the “flying Ginsu" due to the blades that are released at the target.

Suicide Bombing In Pakistan Kills At Least 59 People - PAKISTAN - A suicide bombing that occurred in a mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan killed at least 59 people on Monday, and injured at least 150 people, many in critical condition.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif said that the blast at the mosque with around 260 people inside during noon-time prayers was a suicide attack.

Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif spoke to Geo TV and said, "We're getting that the terrorist was standing in the first row".

A commander for the Pakistani Taliban group has claimed responsibility for the suicide attack.

Airstrike Targets Truck Convoy On Syria-Iraq Border - SYRIA/IRAQ - An airstrike targeted a truck convoy on the Syria-Iraq border that consisted of 25 trucks crossing over the border from Iraq into Syria via a crossing that Hezbollah currently controls.

Al-Arabiya and Israel National News have reported the airstrike on the convoy, which it says belonged to a pro-Iranian militia and likely was transporting weapons.

Israel National News cited former IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi as saying, "We couldn’t have been aware of the Syrian convoy a few weeks ago".

“We couldn’t have known that it was heading from Iraq to Syria, we couldn’t have known what’s in it and we couldn’t have known that out of the 25 trucks, truck number eight was the one carrying weapons," he continued.

“We needed to send pilots to the right place and they had to evade surface-to-air missiles fired at them. They needed to attack, they needed to hit their targets and come back safely and not kill people who shouldn’t be killed. These are very advanced capabilities,” he added.

The Israeli news agency said that the strike followed the attack on the city of Isfahan, Iran, which it says that Iran "downplayed" as an "unsuccessful" drone attack.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) refused to either deny or confirm the attacks were carried out by Israel.

Israel Reportedly Behind Attack On Iranian Weapons Factory - Israel reported to be behind the attack on the Iranian weapons factory. The Pentagon has stated that no U.S. military forces were involved in strikes, despite claims by Saudi media that the United States Air Force was involved. Read Full Article

Netblocks: Iranian Internet Network Cut, Disruption In Connectivity - Netblocks Internet Observatory: "Confirmed: Network data show a disruption to internet connectivity in #Iran with high impact to Mazandaran Province; authorities are attributing the incident to fiber optic cuts on the path between Babol and Sari". Read Notice

7 Killed, Multiple Injured In Jerusalem Synagogue Attack - JERUSALEM - A terrorist attack in a synagogue in Jerusalem resulted in the deaths of 7 people, along with multiple injured. Three of the injured are in "severe condition" according to the Israeli Foreign Ministry.

The gunman was shot dead by police after carrying out the attack at the synagogue. The HAMAS terrorist organization has claimed responsibility for the attack according to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz.

Israel Carries Out Airstrikes In Gaza After 2 Rockets Launched From Gaza Into Israel - ISRAEL - Two rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip into Israel. Both were intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system. Israel has carried out an airstrike within Gaza following the rocket launches.

Statements by Israel Defense Forces: "Two rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip. The rockets were intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array".

Earlier report (before the rocket attacks): "IDF & Israeli security forces operated in Jenin to apprehend an Islamic Jihad terrorist squad planning imminent terrorist attacks earlier today. Armed gunmen fired heavily at our soldiers from civilian rooftops as they carried out their critical mission".

Largest U.S.-Israeli Exercise in History Concludes - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE: "Today marks the conclusion of exercise Juniper Oak 23.2. This exercise was the largest U.S-Israel partnered exercise in history, said Deputy Pentagon Spokesperson Sabrina Singh, who held a news conference today.

Juniper Oak integrated U.S. and Israeli fifth-generation fighter assets, which are the most advanced and capable, she said.

The USS George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, which participated in the exercise, involved command and control elements, rescue and refueling aircraft and live fire exercises with more than 140 aircraft, and roughly 6,400 U.S. troops alongside more than 1,500 Israeli troops.

Today, the U.S.-Israel military partnership is stronger than it ever has been, and it continues to grow, stated Army Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command in a news release, while aboard the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier today.

"I've observed our forces alongside Israeli troops firing HIMARS and MLRS rockets, conducting maritime operations, executing highly complex flight operations, coordinating close air support, operating together on land, at sea and in the air," Kurilla said, referring to the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System and Multiple Launch Rocket System.

Juniper Oak 23.2 integrated unmanned aerial vehicles, strategic bombers, jet fighters and precision fires. U.S. and Israeli forces conducted long-range strikes, suppression of enemy air defense, electronic attacks, offensive counter and air interdiction, and air operations in the maritime domain. In four days, these troops dropped more than 180,000 pounds of live munitions, Kurilla said.

Logistical support and the command nodes involving the two nations were superb, he added.

"It's remarkable that Israel's transition to and partnership with U.S. Central Command is less than 18 months old. Our shared achievement is a testament to the leadership of the Israel Defense Forces and the enduring commitment of the Department of Defense's most senior leaders to increase military cooperation. Only through a firm commitment to this partnership are we able to plan and organize such an incredibly complex high-end operation across such a large geographic area integrating all aspects of warfighting, some of which are seen and some of which are not," Kurilla said.

Separately, Singh said that this week, the Marine Corps will reactivate Camp Blaz in Guam, part of an agreement with the Japanese government to reposition Marines from Okinawa, as well as contribute to the overall integrity of integrated deterrence and bolster U.S. operational security in the Indo-Pacific region.

Camp Blaz will serve as a strategic hub and training area for joint forces, allies and partners in the region. "The Marine Corps has a deep history in Guam, and we are committed to continuing that strong relationship," she added."

USS George H. W. Bush Carrier Group Joins Completion Of US/Israel Juniper Oak Exercises - MEDITERRANEAN SEA - The aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77) carrier strike group joined the joint US/Israel Juniper Oak drills in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea as the exercise wrapped up.

CENTCOM Statement On The Strike Group Joining Exercise Juniper Oak 2023-2

CENTCOM: "MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 24, 2023) The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group sails in formation with the Israeli Navy during exercise Juniper Oak 2023-2, Jan. 24, 2023. Juniper Oak 23-2 is a bilateral military exercise, led by U.S. Central Command and the Israeli Defense Force, designed to enhance interoperability between the U.S. and Israel militaries. Juniper Oak 23-2 joins the long-standing “Juniper” series that the U.S. and Israel have conducted for more than 20-years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Novalee Manzella)".

Completion of Juniper Oak 23.2 Exercise

CENTCOM: "TAMPA, Fla. – Today, U.S. Central Command and the Israel Defense Forces concluded Juniper Oak 23.2, the largest U.S.-Israel partnered exercise in history. Juniper Oak 23.2 integrated U.S. and Israeli 5th generation fighter assets, the USS George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group, command and control elements, rescue and refueling aircraft during a long-range large force exercise that included a live fire exercise with more than 140 aircraft including B52s, F35s, F15s, F16s, FA-18s, AC-130, AH64s, 12 naval assets, High Mobility Rocket Artillery Systems, Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, a mix of jet fighters, and long-range bombers.

Juniper Oak 23.2 enhanced interoperability and the ability of CENTCOM forces to rapidly move combat power into the region. “Today the partnership between CENTCOM and the IDF is stronger and continues to grow,” said Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, CENTCOM commander. “Our partnership is a key pillar of our commitment to expanding regional security cooperation.”

“We at CENTCOM will take the lessons learned from Exercise Juniper Oak and share and incorporate them with all our partners across the CENTCOM region,” Kurilla concluded.

Roughly 6,400 U.S. troops alongside more than 1,500 Israeli troops participated in the exercise. CENTCOM remains committed to strengthening partnerships and enhancing interoperability in support of a more stable, more secure region."

NY Army Guard aviation Soldiers mobilize for Mideast mission - US Army: "ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Almost 400 New York Army National Guard Soldiers will soon leave for a deployment to Kuwait.

The Soldiers from Rochester, Dunkirk and Long Island will train in Pennsylvania and Texas before heading to the Middle East for 10 months.

Some 350 Soldiers are assigned to the 642nd Aviation Support Battalion, trained to provide logistics and maintenance support to the helicopter units of an Army combat aviation brigade.

Forty-five Soldiers are members of Detachment 1, Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th General Support Aviation Battalion, and fly CH-47F Chinook heavy lift helicopters.

The 642nd Aviation has elements in Rochester and Dunkirk in western New York and in Farmingdale and Ronkonkoma on Long Island. The battalion is part of the New York Army National Guard’s 42nd Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade.

The 642nd will conduct farewell ceremonies at the Army Aviation Support Facilities in Rochester and Ronkonkoma. The Soldiers from Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th General Support Aviation Battalion, will participate in the Rochester ceremony.

The 642nd will train for two weeks at Fort Indiantown Gap near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and for about two months in Fort Hood, Texas, before deploying to Kuwait.

The Soldiers from Bravo Company will also train at Fort Indiantown Gap and Fort Hood. They will be under the control of their battalion at Fort Hood and in Kuwait while they fly missions to support Army forces in the region.

The 642nd will support the Mississippi Army National Guard’s 185th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade during operations throughout the region.

The 642nd Aviation Support Battalion deployed to Kuwait in 2013 and 2014 as part of the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade, conducting support operations across the Middle East.

In 2005, the battalion, then known as the 642nd Divisional Aviation Support Battalion, deployed to Tikrit, Iraq, as part of the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade and the 42nd Infantry Division.

During that deployment, the battalion conducted 180 combat logistics patrols covering nearly 60,000 miles while repelling multiple attacks by insurgent forces. The unit also recovered three downed aircraft.

During the deployment, two Purple Hearts were awarded and six vehicles were lost to enemy fire, but no Soldiers were killed.

In New York, Soldiers of the battalion responded to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and supported operations after Superstorm Sandy in 2012.

Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th General Support Aviation Battalion is a New York Army National Guard aviation company that is part of an aviation battalion headquartered in Massachusetts.

The Soldiers fly the CH-47F helicopter, the largest in the Army’s inventory.

The company deployed to Afghanistan, where the heavy lift and high-altitude capabilities of the CH-47 were vital. The unit served in Afghanistan from 2007 to 2008, 2012 and 2013, and 2018.

Soldiers from the company participated in state responses to Superstorm Sandy in 2012 and the “Snowvember” Storm in 2014. Last fall, the unit deployed an aircraft and crew to Florida to help respond to Hurricane Ian.

In May, a Bravo Company CH-47 recovered a pontoon in danger of sweeping over Niagara Falls.

Currently, 1,800 New York Army National Guard Soldiers are deployed overseas.

The 369th Sustainment Brigade has deployed 260 Soldiers in Kuwait, supporting the 10,000 Army Soldiers of Task Force Spartan.

The 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation, a UH-60 helicopter unit based in Latham and Ronkonkoma, has 250 troops deployed in Kuwait.

The 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry, along with companies from the 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry, and the 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry — 1,130 Soldiers — are operating in the Horn of Africa, securing U.S. military facilities in the area.

And in Germany, 140 Soldiers of Task Force Orion, from the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, are training Ukrainian soldiers as part of the U.S. support for that nation’s war effort."

CENTCOM and Israel Defense Forces Conduct Exercise Juniper Oak 23.2 - CENTRAL COMMAND: U.S. Central Command and the Israel Defense Forces carry out live-fire exercise Juniper Oak 23.2 in Israel and the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.

"This exercise strengthens collective U.S.-Israeli readiness and improves the interoperability of both forces, thereby contributing to regional stability. Exercises like Juniper Oak show that interoperability and integration represent the improved security in the region.

“Consistent with CENTCOM’s strategic approach of People, Partners, and Innovation, we are committed to strengthening military-to-military relations throughout the region,” said Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, commander of CENTCOM. “Juniper Oak is a Combined Joint All-Domain exercise which improves our interoperability on land, in the air, at sea, in space, and in cyberspace with our partners, enhances our ability to respond to contingencies, and underscores our commitment to the Middle East.”

Juniper Oak 23.2 integrates many military assets and missions, including:

Assets And Missions: Strategic bombers, U.S. and Israeli command and control, Fighter aircraft, Air operations in maritime surface warfare, Rescue aircraft, Combat search and rescue, Refueling aircraft, Electronic attack, Naval forces, Suppression of enemy air defenses, Ground long-range precision fires, Strike coordination and reconnaissance, Air long-range precision fires, Air interdiction, Rotary wing aircraft, Space Force assets, Special Operations Forces, Infantry forces.

This exercise will include a large-scale live fire event with over 140 aircraft including B52s, F35s, F15s, F16s, FA-18s, AC-130, AH64s, 12 naval vessels, High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, and Multiple Launch Rocket Systems.

“These kinds of exercises – which CENTCOM routinely conducts with our partners – develop interoperability between military forces, increase military capabilities, and are important to the security and stability of the region. The lessons learned during these exercises are exportable to our partners across the region,” Kurilla concluded."

Israel Unveils "Point Blank" Missile/Suicide Backpack Drone - JERUSALEM - Israel's state-owned IAI Aerospace Industries has announced its new "Point Blank" electro-optically guided missile, capable of being stored in a soldier's backpack. It can take off and land back into the operator's hand. Read Full Article

The IAI has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to develop the "ROC-X" version of the POINT BLANK system for the U.S. Department of Defense. The first prototype, as well as the accompanying training to use the device is expected to be released next year, according to an IAI statement.

The missile is a hand-launched loitering missile, also called an attack drone which can land back in a soldiers hand without exploding if it is not used against a target.

The 'loitering' missile/drone are also known as 'suicide' or 'kamikaze' drone can be both launched and operated by a single soldier alone.

The Point Blank missile weighs around 15 pounds and is 3 feet in length. The device is capable of flying at an altitude of 1,500 feet at a max speed of 178 miles per hour.

It's also capable of hovering over the target while the soldier analyzes what kind of target it is, as well as its position. It can be retracted and re-stored if the soldier decides against carrying out an attack on the target in question.

In a statement, the IAI said, “The system answers the battlefield requirement to provide tactical units ranging in size from small tactical teams to battalion level, with an independent and organic capability to increase their lethality".

CENTCOM Conducts Ground Assault Raid In Eastern Syria - Central Command forces conducted a partnered helicopter and ground assault raid in eastern Syria.

CENTRAL COMMAND STATEMENT: "CENTCOM Conducts Partnered Helicopter and Ground Assault Raid in Syria TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. Central Command forces conducted a partnered helicopter and ground assault raid in eastern Syria, Jan. 21, capturing two ISIS-Syria members, Abdallah Hamid Muslih al-Maddad AKA Abu Hamza al-Suri, an ISIS facilitator, and Husam Hamid al-Muslih al-Maddad, al-Khayr, ISIS facilitator and logistician, and one associate.

One civilian received minor injuries. "The injured civilian was escorted by our partner forces to a nearby medical care facility along with an accompanying family member," said Colonel Joe Buccino, a CENTCOM spokesperson.

"He received care and was released back to his family." "This operation reaffirms CENTCOM's steadfast commitment to the region and the enduring defeat of ISIS," said Buccino.

"The capture will disrupt the terrorist organization's ability to further plot and carry out attacks that threaten regional security and stability."

"ISIS represents a threat to our partners and to the people of Iraq and Syria and beyond," he added. "Our mission to defeat ISIS alongside our Syrian Democratic Forces partners continues."

Multiple Drone Attack on Coalition Outpost in Syria - TAMPA, Fla. – This morning, three one-way attack drones attacked the At Tanf Garrison in Syria. Two of the drones were shot down by Coalition Forces while one struck the compound, injuring two members of the Syrian Free Army partner force who received medical treatment. No US forces were injured.

“Attacks of this kind are unacceptable – they place our troops and our partners at risk and jeopardize the fight against ISIS,” said Joe Buccino CENTCOM spokesperson.

CENTCOM Conducts Partnered D-ISIS Operation With Syrian Democratic Forces - CENTRAL COMMAND - "CENTCOM Conducts a Partnered D-ISIS Operation with the Syrian Democratic Forces TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. Central Command forces partnered with Syrian Democratic Forces to conduct a partnered helicopter assault in eastern Syria on Jan. 18 capturing an ISIS Syrian provincial media and security operative.

The individual was involved in the planning and facilitation of ISIS operations in and outside of the region as well as global recruiting efforts. Extensive planning went into this operation to ensure its successful execution. Initial assessments indicate no civilians were killed or injured.

"This operation reaffirms CENTCOM's steadfast commitment to the region and the enduring defeat of ISIS," said Col. Joe Buccino, CENTCOM spokesperson.

"The capture of this ISIS operative will disrupt the terrorist organization's ability to further the plot and carry out global attacks threatening U.S. citizens, our partners, and innocent civilians. "ISIS continues to represent a threat to the U.S. and partners in the region.

CENTCOM maintains a sufficient and sustainable presence in the region and will continue to counter threats against regional security."

Saudi Arabia: "Open To Trade In Other Currencies" Other Than The Dollar - Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan says that Saudi Arabia is "open to settling trade in other currencies" other than the US dollar. 

Al-Jadaan told Bloomberg TV from the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland., “There are no issues with discussing how we settle our trade arrangements, whether it is in the US dollar, whether it is the euro, whether it is the Saudi riyal". 

He added, “I don’t think we are waving away or ruling out any discussion that will help improve the trade around the world". 

Egypt, Iran, India and Russia are also planning on dropping the US dollar, with China quietly trying to dethrone the US dollar, according to a Report by Foreign Policy last year. 

Israel: Iran Has Enough Enriched Uranium To Make 4 Nuclear Bombs - JERUSALEM - Iran has enough enriched uranium to produce four nuclear bombers, according to the Israeli military's outgoing Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi. 

"Iran today has enough enriched material to produce four nuclear bombs, three at 20 per cent and one at 60 per cent," he said. 

He said that Iran has an "active weapons team," and "“has been working at a very slow pace, and this is in violation of the nuclear deal.”

He also addressed what will be targeted in Iran if Israel decides to strike the country, "If it comes to entering a major battle, military sites and additional sites will be included in the list of targets."

He added, "We have been engaged in accelerating preparations to attack Iran's nuclear facilities in recent years and many other types of targets". 

The Israeli Chief of Staff spoke to Israel Hayom and addressed plans to prevent Iran from successfully obtaining nuclear weapons. 

“These extend from a retaliatory strike on Iran that would be unrelated to the nuclear issue, to the taking out of the Iranian nuclear installations and auxiliary sites in that project, and if the situation eventually escalates into a full-fledged campaign then these plans also include the targeting of military sites and other assets,” he said. 

DOD: U.S., Partners Find Success in Mission to Defeat ISIS - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - "Last year, U.S. Central Command conducted 313 operations in Iraq and Syria as part of the mission to defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, also known as ISIS.

More than 95% of those operations were in partnership with either the Iraqi Security Force or the Syrian Democratic Forces.

As a result, nearly 700 ISIS fighters were killed and another 374 were detained. No U.S. service members were killed as part of the efforts.

"This really speaks to the professionalism of our men and women in uniform and also the enduring commitment of the United States—from the strategic all the way down to the tactical level—to completing this fight," said Dana Stroul, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East.

During a conference call Wednesday, Stroul told journalists the mission to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria remains a key priority of the national defense strategy, and it's one senior leaders in Washington follow closely. She also said that, despite successes, ISIS remains a threat, and there is still more work to be done.

One advantage the U.S. has against ISIS is the relationships it has, not just with Iraq and the Syrian Democratic Forces, but also with partners around the world. Stroul said a recent trip to Finland to discuss the state of the fight against ISIS, demonstrated this.

"What was striking to me is the enduring commitment not only of the United States, but` of our European partners, as well as New Zealand, Australia and others," she said. "Our partners across the world recognize the importance of this mission, recognize that ISIS still remains a threat, and are committed to this coalition."

Also of value are the advancements made by Iraq since the U.S. transitioned a year ago to an advise, assist, enable and intelligence-sharing mission there, said Army Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane, commander of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. He said the U.S. continues to retain a presence in Iraq, at the invitation of the Iraqi government.

"In Iraq, things continue to improve in terms of their ability to demonstrate and actually execute independent operations as they're building capabilities, capacity and competence towards gaining an independent ability to conduct enduring operations, sustainable, enduring operations against ISIS," he said.

The general said much has changed in Iraq since the last time he was in the country in 2005. Baghdad, he said, is "alive and awake and illuminated at night," and the Iraqi military is engaged in operations that are part of the “Defeat ISIS” mission in Iraq, as well as providing security for the Arabian Gulf Cup soccer tournament being held Jan. 6-19 in Iraq for the first time in 44 years.

"So, [there is] progress and continued room to grow and build the capacity and capability, but [ also a] very capable force," he said.

Stroul said the U.S. also remains committed to the D-ISIS mission in Syria, in partnership with the Syrian Democratic Forces.

"Not only are U.S. forces continuing to prosecute unilateral operations against ISIS, but we maintain a robust pace of partnered operations with the SDF, who are the only combat-credible, capable and committed partner present in northeast Syria today willing to join us in this fight," she said.

Of importance are the number of ISIS detainees—as many as 10,000—who are in the custody of Syrian Democratic Forces in northeast Syria.

"We know that ISIS continues to have its eyes on these detainees and sees them as the path to reconstituting and resurging across the Middle East, which is why we must stay the course [and] continue to work with the coalition in supporting the SDF to maintain custody of these detainees in a secure and humane manner."

Drone Shot Down Over Ain al-Asad Air Base Hosting US Forces - IRAQ - A drone was shot down over the Ain al-Asad Air Base that hosts U.S. Forces, according to Iraqi military sources on Sunday, after which the US-led military coalition said it had carried out "an operational exercise", contradicting reports by the Iraqi military that it may have been hostile. 

The Iraqi military said that the drone might have had hostile intent, and said it wasn't clear whether it was on a surveillance mission, or if it was carrying explosives.

The US-led coalition, in a contradicting statement said that it had carried out “an operational exercise...that involved engaging an Unmanned Aerial System”. 

There were no damages reported as a result of the shootdown, and no casualties reported. 

The attack comes as the United States marks the third anniversary of Iran's missile strike on the al-Asad Air Base in which the IRGC fired 13 ballistic missiles at the base. 

The attack three years ago marks the first time any country has directly attacked the United States since World War 2. 

Washington: Claims That US In Talks To Revive Iranian Nuclear deal Are False - WASHINGTON - After Israeli Prime Minister said that efforts were underway to revive the JCPOA nuclear deal, the Biden Administration put out a statement saying that claims that it was engaged in talks were "false".

The U.S. State Department said on Wednesday that it is not in talks to revive the JCPOA nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and said that it "hasn't been on the agenda for some months now". 

U.S. State Department Spokesman Ned Price said that the administration is currently focused on "doing everything we can to support the universal rights of the people of Iran".

"Since September especially our focus has been on standing up, … for the fundamental freedoms of the Iranian people," he told reporters Wednesday. 

He added, "and now what it is doing to its own people — the repression, the violence that it's perpetrating against the brave Iranians who are taking to the streets; and the military support, the security assistance that it's providing to Russia — all of these are compounded and represent what is undeniably one of the most difficult challenges we face". 

British MI5 Addresses Threats From Iran, Russia, And China - The British MI5 Security Service addressed threats to the UK posed by Iran, Russia, and China and is expected to declare the Iranian IRGC a terrorist organization in the coming weeks. Read Full Article

Two Rockets Target US Base In Syria - CENTCOM - TAMPA, Fla. – "Two rockets targeted coalition forces at Mission Support Site Conoco, northeast Syria, today at approximately 9am local time in Syria (1 am Eastern Standard Time). 

The attack resulted in no injuries or damage to the base or coalition property. Syrian Democratic Forces visited the rocket origin site and found a third unfired rocket.

"Attacks of this kind place coalition forces and the civilian populace at risk and undermine the hard-earned stability and security of Syria and the region," said Col. Joe Buccino, CENTCOM spokesman."

Iran Reports IRGC Officer Assassinated In Tehran On Anniversary Of Soleimani Assassination - IRAN - The Iranian state-run news agency IRNA has reported that an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps officer has been assassinated in front of his residential home in Tehran after being hit by four bullets, according to IRC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency. 

IRNA reported that Qasim Fathullahi, who was commander of Basij mobilization forces under the IRGC's Tharallah Headquarters command near the Imam Sajjad Mosque in Tehran was targeted in front of his home in the Mokhtari district in Tehran. 

The assassination comes as Iran remembers the assassination of IRGC Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani which was carried out by a U.S. drone strike aided by Israeli intelligence on January 3rd, 2020 at the Baghdad International Airport in Iraq. 

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was cited by IRNA as saying that "taking revenge on the blood" of Soleimani "is certain", calling him a Martyr. 

Raisi was cited as saying that the "enemy has used all its power with various kinds of facilities, including military, cyber, media, political and economic war" and that Iran has defeated its enemies "in all wars by following insightful guidance from the revolution leader". 

The Iranian news agency said that "US terrorists assassinated General Soleimani, the commander of the Qods Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis,the former commander of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), along with their companions by targeting their vehicles outside Baghdad International Airport on January 3 on a direct order from US President Donald Trump". 

Soleimani led the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's elite Quads Force and aided in orchestrating paramilitary groups outside of Iran. The IRGC is considered a terrorist organization in the United States.

Israel Reports A Failed Rocket Launch In Northern Gaza Strip - ISRAEL - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reported a rocket launch, but the rocket failed. No alert was activated "in accordance with standard operating procedures". 

Full Statement By The Israel Defense Forces: "A failed rocket launch that fell in the northern Gaza Strip was identified tonight. In accordance with standard operating procedures, an alert was not activated. Full routine continues on the Israeli home front."

Israel Strikes Damascus, Increases Cooperation With US, Prepares For Attack On Iran - Israel carried out a missile strike on the Damascus International Airport, killing four people while boosting cooperation with the US, and preparing for an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities. Read Full Article

Hamas And PIJ Threaten War In Response To Israeli Official Announcing Temple Mount Visit - The Hamas terrorist organization has threatened explosive violence and said that if Israeli National Security Minister Ben Gvir visits the Temple Mount, the visit would lead to violence and a declaration of war. Read Full Article

Syrian State-Media Reports Syrian Air Defense Systems Activated Over Damascus - SYRIA - Syrian state news agency SANA, has reported that explosions were heard near Damascus, and reported that there were "separate indications" of Syrian air defense systems having been activated.

The reports come as Benjamin Netanyahu re-gains the Israeli Prime Minister's office. 

Usually reports of Syrian air defense systems being activated over Damascus indicates that Israeli airstrikes, usually on Iranian or Iranian-backed proxy targets, are taking place. This report will be updated after more information is released. 

UPDATE: Israeli based i24NEWS cited Syrian State media as saying that Israel allegedly carried out a strike on Damascus early Monday, and that Syrian air defenses responded to the alleged Israeli attack. 

*UPDATE* SANA news agency reported that two Syrian soldiers were killed and two others were wounded in the alleged Israeli strikes on the Damascus International Airport which they said brought the airport temporarily out of service. 

The Syrian news agency tweeted: "Military source: The Israeli enemy carried out an air aggression at dawn today with bursts of missiles from the direction of the northeast of Lake Tiberias, targeting Damascus International Airport and its surroundings". 

Reuters cited regional intelligence sources as saying that the alleged airstrikes hit an outpost controlled by the Iranian Quds Force and militias associated with the Quds force. 

Netanyahu Sworn In As Israeli Prime Minister, Vows To Prevent Iran From Nuking Israel - ISRAEL - Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Israel after previously holding the office from 1996 to 1999 and 2009 to 2021. He says the new government's first task will be to prevent Iran from destroying Israel with an atomic bomb. 

Netanyahu said "The first task is to make sure that Iran does not destroy us with an atom bomb". 

Outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid said, "Netanyahu just said that the first task is to halt Iran from growing stronger and I agree with that".

He continued, "Contrary to all the forecasts and prophecies of doom, our government managed to stop the resigning of the deal with Iran. It involved complex diplomatic efforts, some under the radar with the American government and Europe, the result is well known". 

"The sanctions on Iran remained enforced and were expanded," he added. 

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan - The U.S. government is aware of information that unknown individuals are possibly plotting to attack Americans at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad sometime during the holidays. Read Embassy Alert

Effective immediately, the Embassy in Islamabad is prohibiting all American staff from visiting Islamabad’s Marriott Hotel. Furthermore, as Islamabad has been placed on a Red Alert citing security concerns while banning all public gatherings, the embassy is urging all Mission personnel to refrain from non-essential, unofficial travel in Islamabad throughout the holiday season.

Actions to Take: Exercise vigilance at events, places of worship, and avoid locations with large crowds. Review your personal security plans. Carry identification and follow requests from law enforcement. Be aware of your surroundings. Monitor local media for updates.

-USCENTCOM conducts three raids in eastern Syria CENTCOM - TAMPA, Fla. – "Over the past 48 hours, US Central Command forces conducted three helicopter raids in eastern Syria resulting in the detention of six ISIS operatives, including al-Zubaydi, an Islamic State Syria Province Senior Official involved in the planning and facilitation of ISIS attacks in Syria. 

Extensive planning went into these operations to ensure their successful execution. Initial assessments indicate no civilians were killed or injured. 

“These partnered operations reaffirm CENTCOM’s steadfast commitment to the region and the enduring defeat of ISIS,” said Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, CENTCOM Commander. “The capture of these ISIS operatives will disrupt the terrorist organization’s ability to further plot and carry out destabilizing attacks.”

CENTCOM: Helicopter Raid In Syria Kills 2 ISIS Officials - CENTCOM - U.S. Central Command has reported that it has conducted a successful helicopter raid against ISIS at 2:57 a.m. on December 11th, which killed two ISIS officials. 

Of the two ISIS officials, one was Anas, which was a Province Official in Syria involved in "the group's deadly plotting and facilitation operations in eastern Syria". 

Central Command reported that "initial assessments" indicated that no civilians were killed or injured as a result of the raid. 

The press release said that "The United States remains committed to countering the global threat from ISIS in partnership with local forces. ISIS continues to pursue an aggressive operational agenda, including external attacks that threaten US allies and partners in the region and beyond."

“ISIS continues to represent a threat to the security and stability of the region. This operation reaffirms CENTCOM’s steadfast commitment to ensuring the group’s enduring defeat,” said Joe Buccino, a CENTCOM spokesperson. “The death of these ISIS officials will disrupt the terrorist organization’s ability to further plot and carry out destabilizing attacks in the Middle East.”

Turkey Carries Out Airstrikes In Duhok, Iraq - IRAQ - Turkey has carried out airstrikes in the Duhok province in northern Iraq, according Lebanese news agency Al-Mayadeen, targeting Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) elements in the region. 

News sources of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) report that Turkey has established 58 military bases in the mountains within the region over the last couple of years. 

Unsafe and Unprofessional Action by IRGCN Vessel in the Strait of Hormuz - USCENTCOM - TAMPA, Fla. – "An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy patrol boat interacted in an unsafe and unprofessional manner as U.S. Navy ships transited the Strait of Hormuz, the evening of Dec. 5.

Expeditionary sea base platform ship USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) and guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) were conducting a routine transit in international waters when the patrol boat approached.

The Iranian vessel attempted to blind the bridge by shining a spotlight and crossed within 150 yards of the U.S. ships – dangerously close, particularly at night.

The U.S. ships safely deescalated the situation through the employment of audible warnings and non-lethal lasers. U.S. Navy ships continued their transit without further incident.

The IRGCN’s actions violated international standards of professional and safe maritime behavior, increasing the risk of miscalculation and collision.

“This dangerous action in international waters is indicative of Iran’s destabilizing activity across the Middle East,” said Col. Joe Buccino, CENTCOM spokesman."

U.S. Moving Air Defense Systems From Middle East To Ukraine - RAYTHEON - The United States is currently working with countries in the Middle East to move some of the U.S. air defense systems to Ukraine, according to a Report by POLITICO. 

Raytheon Technologies CEO Greg Hayes said in an interview that the goal is to move National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems to Ukraine within three to six months from now, and then backfill the air defense systems with new NASAMS in the Middle East over the next 24 months time. 

“There are NASAMS deployed across the Middle East, and some of our NATO allies and we [the U.S.] are actually working with a couple of Middle Eastern countries that currently employ NASAMS and trying to direct those back up to Ukraine,” he was cited by POLITICO as saying. 

He said that moving them from the Middle East instead of building the systems in the United States is much faster, "“Just because it takes 24 months to build, it doesn’t mean it’s going to take 24 months to get in [the] country."

The newspaper said that it takes two years to build NASAMS due to the time it takes to purchase the components and motors for the rockets. 

CENTCOM Spokeman statement on rocket attacks near al-Shaddadi, Syria - Two rockets targeted coalition forces at the US patrol base in al-Shaddadi, Syria, today at approximately 10:31 p.m. local time in Syria (4:31 p.m. EST). 

Syrian Democratic Forces visited the rocket origin site and found a third unfired rocket.

"Attacks of this kind place coalition forces and the civilian populace at risk and undermine the hard-earned stability and security of Syria and the region," said Col. Joe Buccino, CENTCOM spokesman.

Turkey: We Will Continue To Respond To Attacks From Northern Syria - ANKARA - Turkey has told Russia that it will be continuing to respond to attacks coming from northern Syria, after Russia requested that Turkey not upgrade the conflict in Syria into a full-scale offensive. 

Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar told Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in a statement that "Turkey’s priority is to prevent the terrorism threat (from northern Syria) permanently,” and said that agreements that had been agreed to prior to the conflict should be adhered to. 

On Wednesday Senior Russian negotiator Alexander Lavrentyev said that the reason that Turkey should refrain from a full fledged offensive in Syria is because it could escalate the level of violence in the region. 

Violence in Northern Syria, Northern Iraq, and Southern Turkey - US DEPARTMENT OF STATE - "The United States expresses its sincere condolences for the loss of civilian life in Syria and Turkey. We urge de-escalation in Syria to protect civilian life and support the common goal of defeating ISIS. We continue to oppose any uncoordinated military action in Iraq that violates Iraq’s sovereignty."  

Additional statement by department spokesman Ned Price: "The U.S. expresses sincere condolences for the loss of civilian life in Syria & Turkey. We urge de-escalation in Syria to protect civilian life and support the common goal of defeating ISIS. We continue to oppose any uncoordinated military action in Iraq."

Iran Claims Israel Killed Iranian Military Officer In Syria - TEHRAN - Iran has claimed that Israel killed an Iranian military officer with a roadside bomb in Damascus, Syria according to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRGC) on Wednesday.   

The officer who was killed was named Colonel Davoud Jafari and was an adviser of the IRGC Aerospace Force operating in Syria, according to the Tasnim News Agency. 

On November 8th Israel is alleged to have carried out strikes on Iranian fuel shipments that were on their way to Lebanon, according to Lebanese news agencies, who said that the attack killed 25 Iranian-backed militants and wounded 10 others. 

The Jerusalem Post reports that the IDF have been carrying out a 'continued campaign' against Iranian-backed militants in order to disrupt Iran's activities in Syria and prevent the country from creating proxies within Syria. 

Iran Reaches 60 Percent Enrichment Purity, One Step From Weapons Grade (90%) - TEHRAN - Iran has reached 60 percent uranium enrichment purity at its Fordow nuclear plant, according to the United Nations nuclear watchdog, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tuesday.  

The United States however, has refused to confirm the findings for Fordow, wanting instead to turn to diplomacy efforts to diffuse the situation. 

Iran had already reached 60 percent enrichment at another nuclear facility, but the fact that this particular location is based inside of a mountain makes it particularly difficult to target and destroy. 

Weapons-grade levels of uranium would require 90 to 93 percent enrichment, but 60% is just one step behind weapons-grade refinement level. 

The JCPOA agreement in 2015 restricts Iran's nuclear enrichment to just 3.67 percent. 60 percent greatly exceeds the numbers agreed upon in the deal. 

The IAEA put out a statement that said, “Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi today said Iran had started producing high enriched uranium – UF6 (uranium hexafluoride) enriched up to 60 per cent – using the existing two cascades of IR-6 centrifuges in the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, in addition to such production that has taken place at Natanz since April 2021."

“Iran continues to advance its enrichment activities at the Fuel Enrichment Plant in Natanz and now plans to install a second production building, capable of housing over 100 centrifuge cascades," it added. 

2 Explosions Hit Jerusalem Bus Station, 1 Killed, 9 Injured - ISRAEL - Two explosions hit the entrance to the city of Jerusalem, Israel on Wednesday injuring at least 10 people in the vicinity of the blasts, one of which has since died of their injuries and another is considered in serious condition. 

Israeli police say that the explosion near the Central Bus Station looks to have been caused by a bomb that was concealed in a bag next to the bus, which is full of holes from shrapnel. 

The second explosion went off after the first at the Ramon Intersection in northern Jerusalem.

Iran Hits PDKI Positions In Kurdistan With Missiles - KURDISTAN - The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched more missiles and drones against the Iranian Kurdish group Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan PDKI in Erbil, Iraq.

Iran International has reported that at least three missiles hit positions in Erbil, Iraq where the party is located, including a hospital which reportedly resulted in casualties. 

Kurdistan 24 reported that a drone had hit one of the PDKI bases in Jejnikan, near Baharka just outside of Erbil, Iraq. 

The Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan is an Iranian group that was exiled in Iraq, and has reported that Iranian surface-to-surface missiles and drones targeted its bases and refugee camps in Koya and Jejnikan. 

The group also claimed that a hospital was targeted in Koya. 

Iran says that the new round of attacks in Iraq are meant to protect its border, but has said that the group, as well as other groups are fueling the recent protests against the Iranian government. 

Turkey Carries Out Airstrikes In Syria/Iraq, Strikes 89 Targets - SYRIA/IRAQ - Turkish air raids targeting Kobane, Syria, and two other villages in the region are reported by Kurdish-led forces as having killed multiple people, causing "deaths and injuries" after striking 89 targets just days after Turkey blamed the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) for a bombing in central Istanbul last Sunday.

Among the locations targeted by the Turkish airstrikes were ammo depots and shelters on Kurdish military bases in both northern Iraq and Syria.  

The locations where targets were hit in Iraq: Asos, Qandil, Hakurk, and the locations where targets were hit in Northern Syria were Cizire, Tal Rifat, Kobani and Derik, according to the Turkish Defense Ministry. 

The Defense Ministry also said that "so-called directors of the terrorist organization were among those neutralized".

The airstrikes were called "Operation Claw-Sword" and targeted People's Protection Units (YPG), the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK), according to the Jerusalem Post. 

Farhad Shami, who is a spokesperson for the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) put out a statement saying, “Kobane, the city that defeated Isis, is subjected to bombardment by the aircraft of the Turkish occupation."

Shami also said that there were Turkish airstrikes on two heavily populated villages in Aleppo, as well as Hasakeh.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that Turkey blanketed the two provinces with over 20 airstrikes in total.

The Turkish Defense Ministry had put out a tweet earlier Sunday saying that "“The hour of reckoning has come. The treacherous attacks of the scoundrels are being held accountable!"

Turkey's Defense Ministry said that the strikes that it carried out was in accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations charter that allows attacks for self-defense purposes. 

The Turkish Defense Ministry put out a tweet saying, "A PENÇE KILIÇ AIR OPERATION was carried out in the regions in the north of Iraq and Syria that were used as a base by terrorists in their attacks on our country."

Statement By Turkey's Ministry of Defense

"By neutralizing the PKK/KCK/YPG and other terrorist elements; In order to prevent terrorist attacks against our people and security forces from the north of Iraq and Syria, to ensure border security and to destroy terrorism at its source;

In line with our self-defense rights arising from Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, the PENCE KILIÇ AIR OPERATION was carried out in the regions in the north of Iraq and Syria, which are used as a base by terrorists in their attacks on our country."

Syria Claims Israeli Airstrikes Targeted Military Positions, Killing 4 Soldiers - SYRIA - Syrian state news agency SANA is reporting that Israel carried out airstrikes on military positions after flying over the Mediterranean and targeting some military positions in the "central" and "coastal" regions of Syria, killing 4 soldiers.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has not commented on the matter, and don't usually disclose information on military operations going on within Syria, but are known to target Iranian proxies and military assets and Hezbollah convoys in the region. 

SANA cited a "military source" as saying, “Nearly at 6.30 Saturday morning, the Israeli enemy carried out an aggression over the Mediterranean from the direction of Banyas, targeting some points in the central and coastal regions as the Syrian air defenses intercepted the missile aggression."

The source said that four soldiers were "martyred" and another wounded. In addition, material damages were reported. 

The news agency also reported that two soldiers were killed, and three others wounded on November 13th in another strike on the al-Sha’ayrat airport in the Homs countryside. 

Security Alert: U.S. Consulate General Erbil, Iraq - Nov 18th - Event: U.S. Consulate General Erbil is monitoring credible open-source reports of potential Turkish military action in northern Syria and northern Iraq in the coming days. The U.S. government continues to strongly advise U.S. citizens to avoid these areas. Read Security Alert

Actions to Take: Avoid border areas. Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests. Keep a low profile. Monitor local media for updates.

The State Department’s Travel Advisory for Iraq remains at Level 4: Do Not Travel due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, civil unrest, and Mission Iraq’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens. For more information, please visit the Iraq Country Information page on travel.state.gov. Please also review what the U.S. government can and cannot do to assist you in a crisis overseas.

Message to U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq – U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Resumes Consular Services for U.S. Citizens (Nov 3rd)

The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has resumed offering routine consular services for U.S. citizens. U.S. citizens in Iraq can now schedule appointments for passport and notary services, or to register their children with a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad or at the U.S. Consulate General in Erbil.

To request an appointment in Baghdad, please send an email to [email protected]. To request an appointment in Erbil, visit the Consulate General’s website. If your passport has expired or will expire in the next six months, we urge you to renew it in Baghdad or Erbil as soon as possible.

The State Department’s Travel Advisory for Iraq remains at Level 4: Do Not Travel due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, civil unrest, and the U.S. government’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens in Iraq. For more information, please visit the Iraq Country Information page on travel.state.gov. Please also review what the U.S. government can and cannot do to assist you in a crisis overseas. Read Security Alert

Pakistan Shuts Down Border Crossing With Afghanistan After Both Sides Exchange Fire - Pakistan has shut down its southwestern border with Afghanistan for an indefinite period, according to both officials and local media on Monday. Read Full Article

Central Command Intercepts Vessels In Gulf Of Oman Carrying "Massive" Volume Of Explosive Material To Yemen - CENTCOM: "On Nov 8, CENTCOM forces intercepted a stateless dhow [sailing vessels used in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean] in the Gulf of Oman originating from Iran smuggling a massive volume of explosive material to Yemen, including 360k+ lbs of urea fertilizer (used in explosives) + ammonium perchlorate (used in ballistic missile fuel) What Is A Dhow?

Our naval forces searched the vessel. Our forces sank the vessel and transferred its Yemeni crew to civil authorities.

General Michael "Erik" Kurilla, CENTCOM commander: "Alongside our partner forces, CENTCOM is committed to security and stability of the region and to deterring the illegal and destabilizing flow of explosive material into the region over land, in the air, and at sea."

US 5th Fleet: "On Nov. 8, U.S. 5th Fleet intercepted a fishing vessel in the Gulf of Oman smuggling lethal aid, including a large quantity of explosive material, from Iran to Yemen."

"In a first, U.S. 5th Fleet discovered more than 70 tons of ammonium perchlorate, a powerful oxidizer commonly used to make rocket and missile fuel as well as explosives."

"The unlawful transfer of lethal aid from Iran does not go unnoticed. It is irresponsible, dangerous and leads to violence and instability across the Middle East." - VADM Brad Cooper

11 Countries Placed On Travel Advisory Page In Last 30 Days - 11 countries have been placed on the travel advisory page in the last 30 days, including Trinidad and Tobago, Tonga, Ecuador, Moldova, Nigeria, China, Taiwan, Samoa, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza.

China

Reconsider travel to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and the Macau SAR, due to arbitrary enforcement of local laws and COVID-19-related restrictions. See specific risks and conditions in each jurisdiction below. Exercise increased caution in the PRC due to wrongful detentions.

Taiwan

Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Taiwan.

Trinidad and Tobago

Reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to crime. Exercise increased caution in Trinidad and Tobago due to terrorism and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Tonga

Reissued with updates to health information and removal of natural disaster risk indicator. Exercise normal precautions in Tonga. Read the Country Information page.

Moldova

Exercise increased caution while traveling to Moldova due to unresolved conflict between the breakaway region of Transnistria and the central government. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Nigeria

Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and maritime crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Samoa

Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Samoa.

Ukraine

Reissued from October 4, 2022 with updates to security information. Do not travel to Ukraine due to Russia’s full-scale invasion.

The Department of State continues to advise that U.S. citizens not travel to Ukraine due to active armed conflict. Those U.S citizens in Ukraine should depart if it is safe to do so using commercial or other privately available ground transportation options. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Afghanistan

Reissued with updates to relocation, citizen services, and safety and security information. Do not travel to Afghanistan due to armed conflict, civil unrest, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping.

Travel to all areas of Afghanistan is unsafe and the risk of kidnapping or violence against U.S. citizens in Afghanistan is high. Given the serious risks, U.S. citizens should not travel to Afghanistan to accompany eligible family members for relocation.

Israel

Summary: Terrorist groups, lone-wolf terrorists and other violent extremists continue plotting possible attacks in Israel and the West Bank and Gaza. Terrorists and violent extremists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. Violence can occur in Israel and the West Bank and Gaza without warning. There has been a marked increase in demonstrations throughout Israel, some with little or no warning.

Camerroon

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in Cameroon due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Level 4 Do Not Travel List

The Level 4: Do Not Travel list includes: Afghanistan, Belarus, Faso, Burma, CAR, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Mali, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tonga, Ukraine, and Venezuela.

The month of October saw a large number of travel advisory alerts being released. View Travel Advisories

Air Strikes Reported On Syria/Iraq Border, Civilians Reported Dead - Syria/Iraq - Airstrikes have been reported on the border between Syria and Iraq. Iranian-backed militia has reportedly blamed the United States for the attacks, but U.S. officials rejected the claims, saying that it wasn't them, but has confirmed that airstrikes were carried out. Al-Mayadeen has claimed that Israel carried out the drone strike.

BBC reporter Nafiseh Kohnavard reported that CENTCOM is currently investigating the attacks, and there are reports of civilian casualties.

Sabereen News claimed that "multiple fuel tankers carrying Iranian gasoline for Lebanon” have been targeted in airstrikes. the news agency also reports 25 people were killed and 10 others wounded in the strikes and that tankers carrying Iranian gasoline headed for Lebanon were targeted.

Iran Tests Satellite Launch Vehicle That Could Be Used For Nuclear Warheads - TEHRAN - On Saturday, November 5th the Iranian Revolutionary Guard tested a satellite launch vehicle that Washington has speculated could also launch nuclear warheads. Read Full Article

Iran Tests Satellite Launch Vehicle That Could Be Used For Nuclear Warheads - TEHRAN - On Saturday, November 5th the Iranian Revolutionary Guard tested a satellite launch vehicle that Washington has speculated could also launch nuclear warheads. Read Full Article

Rockets Fired At Israel, Intercepted By Iron Dome Defense System - Israel Defense Forces (IDF) put out an alert regarding a rocket attack in southern Israel. Rocket sirens sounded in Israel. Palestinian News Agency: "Intense flight of Israeli aircraft in the skies of the Gaza Strip".

(translated) "Initial report: An alert has been activated in the area of the settlements of Nirim, Ein Hasholsha and Kisofim. The details are under review".

"Three failed launches from the Gaza Strip were identified and fell in the Gaza Strip. As a result of the launches, an alert was activated in an application in an open area only".

"One launch was detected from the territory of the Gaza Strip to the territory of Israel. Sugar intercepts Iron Dome. The launch was apparently intercepted".

US And Saudi Arabia On High Alert Over Saudi Intel Of Impending Attack By Iran - Saudi Arabia has reportedly shared intelligence with the United States and warned of an impending imminent Iranian attack targeting both Saudi Arabia and Iraq, including Erbil, Iraq where US forces are stationed according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.

Both the United States and Saudi Arabia are reported to be on high alert. One of the locations under alert is Erbil, Iraq where U.S. troops are currently based.

The report says that Saudi officials stated that Iran desires to carry out attacks in order to distract attention away from the protests currently going on within Iran over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini allegedly by the hands of Iran's morality police.

The Wall Street Journal cited the White House National Security Council as saying that it was concerned about the warnings and is ready to response if Iran does carry out an attack.

“We are concerned about the threat picture, and we remain in constant contact through military and intelligence channels with the Saudis,” a National Security Council spokesperson was cited as saying. “We will not hesitate to act in the defense of our interests and partners in the region.”

A month ago the commander of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps put out a warning to Saudi Arabia regarding its coverage of the Iranian protests by its media, which included Iran International.

The IRGC Commander Major General Hossein Salami said, "This is our last warning, because you are interfering in our internal affairs through these media. You are involved in this matter and know that you are vulnerable.”

Iran's own state news agency claimed that Iran International is “a network formed by Saudi Arabia in 2017 in London” which “adopts a completely anti-Iran approach.”

The Iranian protests have seen over 200 people killed, and over a thousand people arrested so far as the government continues to crack down on the protests.

2022 National Defense Strategy Of The United States Of America - WASHINGTON - The Pentagon said that although Russia is an "acute threat", China "is the only competitor out there with both the intent to reshape the international order, and increasingly the power to do so". Read Full Article

Iran Claims It Arrested 10 Israeli Agents, Israel Destroys Iranian Drone Factory - TEHRAN - Iran claims that it has arrested 10 agents allegedly working for Israel in West Azerbaijan province as part of an espionage network, according to Iranian state news agency Fars. Israeli officials claim to have struck 90% of Iran's military operations in Syria, targeting a drone assembly factory near Damascus on Friday. Read Full Article

Israeli Drills And Test Of Alert Systems To Begin In The Coming Week - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has put out a statement saying that emergency preparedness exercises of the Home Front Command will be taking place during the coming week, practicing 'several threats' from 'rocket and missile fire', as well as earthquakes.

The IDF has informed the public that as a result of the aforementioned military exercises and drills, "alerts will be heard as part of practicing the emergency system in the localities and practicing behavior guidelines".

The statements by the IDF regarding the military exercises and drills are as follows (The statements have been translated to English):

"Emergency preparedness exercises of the Home Front Command will take place during the coming week. As part of the civilian space exercise for an emergency, the Home Front Command will practice several threats in the coming week, among them: rocket and missile fire and an earthquake. The dates on which the horn warning will be activated and in the Home Front Command application".

"The alerts will be heard as part of practicing the emergency system in the localities and practicing the behavior guidelines. In the case of a true scenario, an additional alert will be activated and a true event will be reported in the Home Command application. More information can be found at the home front command center by phone 104, via WhatsApp messages to phone 052-9104104".

"On the national portal at: https://www.oref.org.il/ and on social networks. For complete information on the new earthquake alert".

Complete Information Here (You may need an Israeli proxy or VPN to access this page if you are located outside of Israel).

IDF Telegram Post Regarding The Drills - IDF spokesperson: "Emergency preparedness exercises of the Home Front Command will take place during the coming week.

As part of the civilian space exercise for an emergency, the Home Front Command will practice several threats in the coming week, among them: rocket and missile fire and an earthquake.

The dates on which the horn warning will be activated and in the Home Front Command application:

Monday, October 24: At 10:05 an earthquake warning will be activated in Holon.

Tuesday (Tuesday) October 25: At 10:05 an earthquake warning will be activated in the settlements of the Ramat Negev Regional Council. At 10:15 a warning will be activated about the firing of rockets and missiles in Kauchab Abu Elhijah. At 10:25 an earthquake warning will be activated in Ma'ale Adumim.

Wednesday (Wed) October 26: At 10:05 a warning will be activated about firing rockets and missiles in the cloud.

Thursday (Thursday) October 27: At 10:05 an earthquake warning will be activated in the settlements of the Gush Etzion Regional Council.

The alerts will be heard as part of practicing the emergency system in the localities and practicing the behavior guidelines. In the case of a true scenario, an additional alert will be activated and a true event will be reported in the Home Command application.

More information can be found at the home front command center at 104, via WhatsApp messages at 052-9104104, at the national portal at: oref.org.il and on social networks.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Advisory Advises Citizens To Leave Ukraine - TEHRAN - Iran has released an advisory to all of its citizens strongly advising them not to travel to Ukraine, and told Iranians currently living in the country to leave the country "for their own safety".

The Iranian Foreign Ministry statement read, "Due to the military escalation in Ukraine, all Iranians are strongly advised to refrain from traveling to Ukraine. Also, Iranians living in Ukraine are advised to leave the country for their own safety".

The statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry comes just one day after the United States claimed that Iranians were sent to Ukraine to instruct Russian soldiers how to target Ukrainian locations with the Iranian-made drones Russia has reportedly acquired from the country.

Advisory From Iranian Foreign Ministry (Translated): Travel advice of the General Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding Ukraine

"Public Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a notice on the travel advice of the General Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding Ukraine.

It is emphasized in the travel advice of the General Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: due to the escalation of military conflicts and the increase in insecurity in Ukraine, all Iranian citizens are strongly advised to refrain from traveling to this country.

Also, in this announcement, all Iranian nationals living in Ukraine are advised to leave this country in order to save their lives and safety.

In the final part of this travel advice, compatriots living in Ukraine are asked to remain calm and, if needed, contact the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kyiv at 00380630449029

Syria Claims It Shot Down Israeli Missiles Targeting Damascus - Syrian state media has claimed that Syria has shot down missiles fired by Israel at Damascus late on Friday. It said that they were intercepted and shot down in an area over Damascus close to Syria's shared border with Israel.

Syrian state news agency SANA said, "Our air defenses intercepted Israeli missile strikes in the airspace of Damascus and the southern region".

If the alleged Israeli strike is true, it would be the first time since September 17th that Israel has reportedly targeted since September 17th, when Syria reported that an Israeli strike on Damascus killed five soldiers.

Israel rarely acknowledges strikes Syria, but has admitted to carrying out hundreds of strikes in the past, usually striking Iranian backed militia groups located in the region.

White House: Iranian Troops Were Sent To Ukraine Help Russia Use Iranian Drones - According to the White House, Iranian troops were sent to Ukraine to help assist Russia in operating Iranian-made drones that Russia had reportedly purchased from the country. Read Full Article

CENTCOM Commander Embarks USS West Virginia Ballistic Missile Submarine - "On October 19th, General Michael "Erik” Kurilla, commander of CENTCOM, conducted a visit aboard the USS West Virginia, a U.S. Navy Ohio-class nuclear powered ballistic missile submarine at an undisclosed location at sea in international waters in the Arabian Sea.

Kurilla was joined on the USS West Virginia by Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet and NAVCENT. During his visit on board the submarine, General Kurilla received a hands-on demonstration of the capabilities of the vessel, which operates globally under U.S. Strategic Command.

“I was thoroughly impressed with the crew of the USS West Virginia; these sailors represent the highest level of professionalism, expertise, and discipline across the U.S. military," said Kurilla. "These submarines are the crown jewel of the nuclear triad, and the West Virginia demonstrates the flexibility, survivability, readiness, and capability of USCENTCOM and USSTRATCOM forces at sea."

USSTRATCOM forces are on watch 24/7 globally, operating in all domains, while supporting other commands, to defend the nation and our allies.

West Virginia is one of six ballistic-missile submarines stationed at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, and is capable of carrying up to 20 submarine launched ballistic missiles with multiple warheads."

NATO To Ship Jammers To Ukraine To Counter Iranian Drones Used By Russia - On Thursday NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the alliance will be giving Ukraine "hundreds of drone jammers" to counter the Iranian Shahed-136 kamikaze drones that Russia is using to target Ukrainian cities with.

During a press conference Stoltenberg said, "Nato will deliver counter-drone equipment to Ukraine with hundreds of drone jammers which can help render ineffective Russian and Iranian-made drones".

Ukrainian officials have claimed that they have shot down Iranian kamikaze drones, and that the drones detonate themselves upon impact with their targets.

The Shahed-136 drones are capable of carrying an 80 pound warhead and have reportedly eliminated an M777 howitzer given to Ukraine by the United States, the New York Times reported.

On Thursday Ukrainian officials said that Russia had used Shahed-136 drones to attack the regions of Kyiv and Odesa. The drones are capable of air-to-surface attacks, as well as electronic warfare and targeting, according to AP news.

UK Government: British Air Strikes Against Daesh - UK Government: British Air Strikes Against Daesh: "The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria. From: Ministry of Defense and The Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP Published 29 January 2016 Last updated - 13 October 2022.

Summary - Monday 10 October – a Reaper engaged a Daesh terrorist in northern Syria.

Detail: Royal Air Force aircraft have continued to conduct armed reconnaissance patrols against Daesh terrorists. On Monday 10 October, a Reaper remotely piloted aircraft, armed with Hellfire missiles, tracked and, when it was safe to do so without posing a risk to civilians, successfully engaged one such terrorist who was on a motorcycle in northern Syria, near Hamman At Turkumen.

Previous updates:

Iraqi security forces identified a number of Daesh terrorists attempting to re-establish a presence in an area to the north of Tikrit. A Royal Air Force Reaper remotely piloted aircraft joined coalition aircraft in supporting the Iraqi operation by tracking the group on Tuesday 14 June, and at an appropriate opportunity, when the terrorists were exposed in the open away from any civilians, conducted a successful attack alongside the other coalition aircraft; the RAF Reaper employed Hellfire missiles. The group was reported to be destroyed as a result of this Iraqi-led operation, and the terrorists eliminated before they could mount an active threat to the Iraqi people.

Royal Air Force aircraft have continued to fly missions over Iraq and Syria in support of the global coalition against the Daesh terrorist movement. On Tuesday 14 December 2021, hostile drone activity was detected around the At Tanf coalition base in Syria. A pair of Typhoon FGR4s from Royal Air Force Akrotiri were conducting one of their regular patrols over Syria and Iraq as part of the global coalition against Daesh, and were tasked to investigate. On arrival in the At Tanf area, the pilots were able to identify a small hostile drone, and despite the diminutive size of the target, succeeded in conducting an air to air engagement with an ASRAAM (Advanced Short Range Air to Air Missile) which eliminated the threat it posed to coalition forces."

DOD: Breakthrough on the Israel-Lebanon Maritime Boundary - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - "I am pleased that the Governments of Israel and Lebanon have agreed to establish a permanent maritime boundary between their two countries. Prosperity and security go hand-in-hand and this deal will deliver important benefits to the Lebanese and Israeli people for years to come.

Now, it is critical that all parties quickly finalize the agreement and uphold their commitments to work toward implementation. And, I thank the leaders of Israel and Lebanon, and particularly Israeli Defense Minister Gantz, for their willingness to negotiate in the best interests of their people.

I congratulate everyone involved in achieving this important breakthrough and commend their commitment to preserving peace."

Ukraine: Russia Ordered 2,400 Iranian Drones - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that Russia has ordered 2,400 Iranian-made Shahed drones from the Islamic Republic, and asked leaders of the G7 countries to give medium and long-range missile defense systems to protect against the them.

"For the second day now, Ukraine has been suffering from massive [Russian] missile strikes. And every 10 minutes I receive a message about the enemy's use of [Iranian] Shaheds," Zelensky said.

"An air shield for Ukraine. This is part of the security guarantees that are an element of our formula for peace. When Ukraine receives a sufficient number of modern and effective air defense systems, the key element of Russian terror – missile strikes – will stop working."

Zelensky also thanked countries that already gave air defense systems, and said that it "makes it possible to neutralize some of the Russian missiles and drones. But Russia has ordered 2,400 Shaheds in Iran alone, according to our intelligence."

"We are very much looking forward to the delivery of SAMP-T systems. And if possible, they are needed in the coming months." he said.

The new Iranian drones will be replacing Russia's diminishing stockpile. Zelensky said that Russia has been using up 20 to 30 drones per day.

"Every ten minutes I receive a message about the enemy’s use of Shaheds," Zelensky stated.

US Department Of State: Historic Breakthrough on the Israel-Lebanon Maritime Boundary - U.S. Department Of State: "Following years of mediation by the United States, the Governments of Israel and Lebanon today announced consensus on an historic agreement to establish a permanent maritime boundary between the two countries.

This breakthrough promises to usher in a new era of prosperity and stability in the Middle East and will provide vital energy to the people of the region and to the world. Beyond delivering tremendous benefits to the Lebanese and Israeli people, today’s announcement demonstrates the power of regional cooperation to meet shared challenges in the Middle East and beyond. It also underscores the transformative power of American diplomacy.

This agreement protects the economic and security interests of Israel and Lebanon and marks a new chapter for the people in the region. I thank the leaders of Israel and Lebanon for their willingness to negotiate in the best interests of their people, and I thank Special Presidential Coordinator Amos Hochstein and his team for their tireless diplomatic work in bringing the parties together to accomplish this deal. It is now critical that all parties rapidly finalize the agreement and uphold their commitments to work toward implementation to the benefit of the region and world." Read Statement

US Department Of State: Announcement of Visa Restrictions in Response to the Repression of Women and Girls in Afghanistan - The United States has begun restricting visas from being issued to both current, and former members of the Taliban, as well as others over the repression of women and girls in Afghanistan, according to a statement by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday."

US Department Of State Press Release On Visa Restrictions: "Today I am announcing a visa restriction policy under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to restrict the issuance of visas for current or former Taliban members, members of non-state security groups, and other individuals believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, repressing women and girls in Afghanistan through restrictive policies and violence."

This includes discontinuing and/or restricting access to secondary or higher education for girls and women; preventing women’s full participation in the workforce and their ability to choose their careers; restricting women’s movement, expression, or privacy; as well as engaging in violence and harassment including unjust arrest and detention of women, girls, or their family members for noncompliance with discriminatory policies. Immediate family members of such persons may also be subject to these restrictions.

Despite public assurances that it would respect the human rights of all Afghans, the Taliban has issued and enforced a series of policies or edicts that effectively bar women and girls in Afghanistan from full participation in public life, including access to secondary education and work in most industries. As a grim example, for more than a year, Afghanistan remains the only country in the world where girls are systemically barred from attending school beyond the sixth grade, with no return date in sight.

We call on other governments to join us in taking similar actions and to continue to underscore a collective message that only a government in Afghanistan that represents all its people and protects and promotes the human rights of every individual could be considered legitimate.

The United States strongly supports the Afghan people and remains committed to doing all we can to protect and promote the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all Afghans, including women and girls. Read Announcement

IDF Shoots Down Hamas Drone Before Entering Israeli Airspace - Israel Defense Forces (IDF) statement earlier: "Our soldiers spotted a Hamas terrorist drone attempting to cross into Israeli territory from the Gaza Strip a short while ago. The drone was monitored throughout the incident & did not cross into Israel. IDF soldiers downed & collected the drone adjacent to the security fence."

Ukrainian Intelligence Statement: Situation At Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant - Statement by Ukrainian intelligence regarding the current situation at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant (translated). "All six units are disconnected at the ZNPP, the occupiers are forcing employees to sign contracts with Rosatom.

The occupiers continue to keep all six units of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant in a "cold state". Currently, the power supply of the station, including security systems, is provided by the overhead line PL-750 kV "Dniprovska". Today, during the day, an attempt is planned to supply voltage to the ZaTES open switchgear.

It was also possible to maintain the supply of electricity to the city of Energodar. But the VRP 150/330 kV remains without voltage.

At the same time, representatives of the Soviet Union and the occupation administration continue to put pressure on the employees of the station. The movement of auxiliary units on the territory of the ZNPP is significantly limited. The occupiers apply so-called "filtering measures" to some of the personnel and their families. Workers are required to officially issue Russian passports and sign contracts with Rosatom."

Ukraine Intelligence: Russia Transferring Kamikaze Drones To Belarus, Says Belarus Supplying Russia - KYIV - Ukraine claims that Russia has been transferring Shahed-136 kamikaze drones to Belarus territory Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported.

The GUR MO posted a message in Telegram on Tuesday that said, "Iranian kamikaze drones Shahed-136 (renamed Geran-2 in the Russian army) are coming to Belarus. As of October 10, 32 UAVs were brought into the country, and 8 more are planned to be imported by October 14".

The Ukrainian intelligence agency has also reported that Belarus is providing Russia with "material and technical means," as well as ammunition from its warehouses, particularly, using the railway as a means of transporting ammunition to Kirovskaya, in Crimea.

The agency says that 12 wagons weighing 492 tons was sent from the 43rd missile and ammunition storage arsenal from the territory of Belarus (Dobrobush, Gomel region), according to Interfax.

The Ukrainian Intelligence Agency Statement (translated) said: "The occupiers continue to drop the "Shahed-136" kamikaze drones into the territory of Belarus".

Iranian kamikaze drones "Shahed-136" (renamed "Geran-2" in the Russian army) arrive in Belarus. As of October 10, 32 of the specified UAVs were imported into the country, and 8 more are planned to be imported by October 14.

Belarus also provides the occupying army with material and technical means and ammunition from its warehouses. In particular, a railway echelon with ammunition arrived at the "Kirovskaya" railway station in Crimea - 12 wagons/492 tons, which was sent from the 43rd missile and ammunition storage arsenal of Belarus (DOBRUSH, Gomel region).

In the near future, it is planned to move 13 echelons with weapons and military equipment (219 platforms), ammunition (28 wagons) and military-technical property from arsenals and storage bases of the Armed Forces of Belarus.

The main "suppliers" are: - 46 missile and ammunition storage arsenal (Bronna Gora, Brest Region); 43 missile and ammunition storage arsenal (Dubetsk, Gomel region); 391 artillery ammunition base (Beaver, Minsk Region); 969 tank reserve base (Uryche, Minsk Region); 288 car reserve base (Stari Dorogy, Minsk region).

Cargo must arrive at the railway stations "Kamenska" (Kamensk-Shakhtynsky) and "Marchevo" (Taganrog) of the Rostov region."

U.S. Led Coalition Drone Strike In Northern Syria On Monday - A drone strike in northeastern Syria led by the U.S.-led coalition was carried out on Monday, according to The Associated Press, which cited a Syrian official who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

The report cited the official as saying that the strike targeted a member of IS who was driving a motorcycle in the village of Hamam al-Turkman, which is currently controlled by Turkish-backed Syrian opposition forces near the northern Syrian town of Tel Abyad. The city borders Akçakale, Turkey.

No other casualties except the target was reported as a result of the strike.

Two Iranian Hackers Break Into Websites For Two Natural Gas Companies Linked To Israel - TEHRAN - Two Iranian hackers from a group called "al-Tahara" hacked into the websites for two natural gas companies: Energean, and Israel Natural Gas Lines.

Energean is an international gas company that The Jerusalem Post reports has done "extensive business with Israel," and had acquired the Karish and Tanin natural gas fields from Delek Drilling, and Avner oil in 2016, according to the JP.

Israel Natural Gas Lines is a gas corporation that is owned by the Israeli government.

CENTCOM Statement On Syrian Airstrike October 6th, 2022 - TAMPA, Fla. – Today, at approximately 6:32 PM local time in Syria, U.S. forces conducted a successful airstrike in northern Syria, killing both Abu-Hashum al-Umawi, a deputy Wali of Syria, and another senior ISIS official associated with him.

Initial assessments indicate no civilians were killed or wounded during this operation.

No U.S. forces were injured or killed and there was no loss or damage to U.S. equipment in the execution of this operation.

"This strike will degrade ISIS' ability to destabilize the region and strike at our forces and partners," said General Michael "Erik" Kurilla, CENTCOM Commander. "Our forces remain in the region to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS."

U.S. Forces Carry Out Helicopter Raid In Assad-Controlled Territory In Syria - SYRIA - U.S. special forces have reportedly carried out a helicopter raid in Assad-controlled territory in Syria, south of Qamishli in Northeast Syria overnight.

Reuters reported that after the U.S. helicopters landed in the village after midnight, the soldiers told residents to stay indoors and keep their lights off over loudspeakers.

The raid is reported to have killed a senior ISIS leader, and captured several other militants alive after landing in Muluk Saray village in the Hassakeh province.

Syria's state media said, "US occupation forces carried out a landing operation using several helicopters in the village of Muluk Saray in the southern countryside of Qamishli and killed one person,"

Statement By Inherent Resolve: U.S. Shoots Down Iranian Mojer-6 Drone With F-16 Headed To Erbil, Iraq - At 10:54 a.m. indirect fire struck several locations within the Erbil Governorate in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.

No CJTF-OIR forces were killed or wounded by the indirect fire, and the strikes caused no damage to U.S. or Coalition infrastructure or equipment. However, the attacks did injure and kill dozens of people within the Erbil Governorate.

An assessment of the event is ongoing.

CJTF-OIR personnel are stationed in Iraq at the invitation of the Government of Iraq to advise, assist and enable Partner Forces at the operational level in ensuring the lasting defeat of ISIS.

Statement By CENTCOM: U.S. Shoots Down Iranian Mojer-6 Drone With F-16 Headed To Erbil, Iraq - ERBIL, IRAQ - The United States has shot down an Iranian Mojer-6 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) headed in the direction of U.S. forces in Erbil, Iraq.

“US Central Command condemns the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ unprovoked attack in Iraq’s Erbil Governorate this morning. Such indiscriminate attacks threaten innocent civilians and risk the hard-fought stability of the region.

“No US forces were wounded or killed as a result of the strikes and there is no damage to US equipment.

“At approximately 2:10 PM local time, US forces brought down an Iranian Mojer-6 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle headed in the direction of Erbil as it appeared as a threat to CENTCOM forces in the area.

“CENTCOM personnel operate in Iraq at the invitation of the Government of Iraq to advise, assist, and enable partner forces in the ensuring the lasting defeat of ISIS.

“CENTCOM forces, in support of partnered forces in Iraq, are assessing the situation.”

U.S. Shoots Down Iranian Mojer-6 Drone With F-16 Headed To Erbil, Iraq - ERBIL, IRAQ - The United States has shot down an Iranian Mojer-6 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) headed in the direction of U.S. forces in Erbil, Iraq.

Colonel Joe Buccino, CENTCOM (US Central Command) communications director put out a statement saying, "At approximately 2:10 PM local time, US forces brought down an Iranian Mojer-6 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle headed in the direction of Erbil as it appeared as a threat to CENTCOM forces in the area".

"CENTCOM personnel operate in Iraq at the invitation of the Government of Iraq to advise, assist, and enable partner forces in the ensuring the lasting defeat of ISIS," his statement added.

He said that "Such indiscriminate attacks threaten innocent civilians and risk the hard-fought stability of the region," and said that "No US forces were wounded or killed as a result of the strikes and there is no damage to US equipment".

The US State Department and the White House have also condemned the attacks. Kurdistan Region's Ministry of Health, and Kurdistan24 news the Iranian drone, and missile attacks on the Kurdish opposition had killed nine people.

U.S. Central Command statement on Thwarted Suicide Bomber Attack near Um Fakik Village, Syria - Statement from Colonel Joe Buccino, CENTCOM communications director: "At approximately 12:25 am on Sept. 20th, seven ISIS fighters in two vehicles headed in the direction of the Internally Displaced Persons camp at al-Hol were interdicted by U.S. partnered Syrian Democratic Forces.

"One vehicle - rigged with explosives and personnel wearing explosive suicide vests - prematurely exploded near the Um Fakik village, approximately 12 miles northeast of the intended target at al-Hol. This explosion alerted Syrian Democratic Forces operating in the area who then arrived within minutes and surrounded the second vehicle.

"Two men exited the second vehicle wearing suicide vests. One detonated his vest. Syrian Democratic Forces shot and killed the second man. The second vehicle was rigged with at least 50 kilograms of explosives.

"No Syrian Democratic Forces were killed or wounded. One ISIS fighter is now in Syrian Democratic Forces custody. Four ISIS fighters were killed in the engagement.

"By taking immediate action, and showing disregard for their own safety, the Syrian Democratic Forces demonstrated their professionalism and commitment to creating and maintaining a safe and prosperous region for the people who make it their home. The response of our partnered forces highlights not only dedication to their people, but also their tenacity and commitment to the enduring defeat of ISIS."

Three 107mm rockets targeted the base. A fourth rocket along with rocket tubes was found at the launch point, approximately 5 kilometers away.

US forces in northeast Syria are investigating the incident."

Rocket Attack Targets Green Village Base, Northeast Syria - CENTCOM - TAMPA, Fla. – "At approximately 7:05 pm in Syria on September 18th, a rocket attack targeting the Green Village base in northeast Syria failed to strike US or Coalition forces or equipment.

Three 107mm rockets targeted the base. A fourth rocket along with rocket tubes was found at the launch point, approximately 5 kilometers away.

US forces in northeast Syria are investigating the incident."

Syria Reports Israeli Airstrike On Damascus Airport - SYRIA - The Syrian Ministry of Defense has reported an airstrike "with missile bursts" from the northeastern direction of Lake Tiberias, targeting Damascus International Airport, and some points south of Damascus, with "some material losses".

The Syrian Ministry of Defense statement (translated): "Military source: Around 0:45 a.m. today, the Israeli enemy carried out an air aggression with missile bursts from the northeastern direction of Lake Tiberias, targeting Damascus International Airport and some points south of Damascus. soldiers and some material loss".

Syrian state news agnecy SANA reported that air defenses were activated, and claiming that a number of the alleged Israeli missiles were shot down by Syrian air defenses.

Affinity V Has Run Aground In Suez Canal, Halting Maritime Traffic - The crude oil tanker "Affinity V", which is 826 feet long, and 147 feet wide ran aground in the Suez Canal, backing up Maritime traffic, according to local media and analysis of the ship's location in vessel tracking software. It has been released and is now back on course.

Local media reports had said that they were undergoing the process of attempting to float the tanker, in order to free it so that Maritime traffic can continue through the canal.

The Suez Canal Authority has stated that they have successfully floated the oil tanker, about five hours after it ran aground in the Suez canal. It has been moved and now back on course.

Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with Prime Minister Yair Lapid of Israel - "President Joseph R. Biden Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Yair Lapid of Israel to consult on global and regional security challenges, including threats posed by Iran. The President underscored U.S. commitment to never allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon".

"The President expressed appreciation for the warm reception during his July trip to Israel, a visit that illustrated the unbreakable bonds and friendship between our two countries. The President also emphasized the importance of concluding the maritime boundary negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in the coming weeks."

Israel Allegedly Targets Allepo International Airport - Israel has allegedly fired several missiles at the Aleppo International Airport, with "several missiles, causing material damage", according to Syrian state news SANA.

This, on the same day that U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, in order to "consult on global and regional security challenges, including threats posed by Iran".

SANA claimed that a military source spoke to them and said that (translated), "At about eight o'clock this evening, the Israeli enemy targeted Aleppo International Airport with a missile strike, which caused material damage to the airport".

Syrian state news has reported that air defense systems around Latakia, which is located southwest of Aleppo, were activated in order to intercept the alleged Israeli missiles traveling to Aleppo, according to the Jerusalem Post.

The JP also reported Syrian sources stated shortly after the strikes in Aleppo, several alleged Israeli strikes were carried out near Damascus, and that Syrian air defenses were activated to intercept the strikes.

Lebanese Al-Mayadeen TV said that the strikes targeted locations near the Damascus International Airport, al-Kiswah, and the Damascus-Daraa highway.

According to the Jerusalem Post, this would be the first time Israel had struck Allepo since 2019.

U.S. Navy Foils Iranian Attempt to Capture Unmanned Vessel in Arabian Gulf - The U.S. Navy prevented a support ship from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) from capturing an unmanned surface vessel operated by the U.S. 5th Fleet in the Arabian Gulf, Aug. 29-30. Read Full Article

Baghdad's Green Zone Erupts Into War Zone Following Resignation Of Al-Sadr - BAGHDAD - Following the resignation of the Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr on Monday, August 29th, followers who supported him, stormed the green zone with rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and automatic rifle fire as Iraqi security forces fought back, sparking a major escalation in the political deadlock that has gripped the nation. Read Full Article

Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq - Location: Iraq (countrywide). Event: Ongoing demonstrations within and around the International Zone in Baghdad have turned violent and resulted in deaths and injuries. There are also reports of violent protests throughout Iraq, including in Basrah, Maysan, and Muthanna provinces. A nationwide comprehensive curfew has been announced for all persons and vehicles starting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 29.

The State Department’s Travel Advisory for Iraq remains at Level 4: Do Not Travel due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, civil unrest, and Mission Iraq’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens. For more information, please visit the Iraq Country Information page on travel.state.gov.

Routine public consular services at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad remain suspended as a result of an attack on the Embassy compound in 2019. Emergency services for U.S. citizens are available at the Embassy using the contact information below. The U.S. Consulate General in Erbil remains open for routine and emergency services to American citizens.

Actions to Take: Avoid the International Zone in Baghdad and other areas where demonstrations are occurring, Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests, Keep a low profile, Monitor local media for updates.

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Israel Reportedly Striking Targets In Syria, Explosions Reported In Tartus - Israel is reportedly striking targets located in Syria. Explosions have been reported in Tartus, and Syrian state media says that its air defenses are engaging "hostile targets" over the Masyaf region in northwestern Syria.

Reports state that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are currently carrying out airstrikes in the region.

This comes after the U.S. Military carried out a second barrage of airstrikes in the region within the last 24 hours, which CENTCOM says is a direct response to a rocket attack by militants that injured three service members.

The injuries sustained by the service members were reported to be 'minor'. The U.S. Military had responded to the rocket attacks by targeting a convoy of vehicles that were equipped with launchers reportedly used in the attack with Apache helicopters.

The attack on the convoy of vehicles by U.S. forces were reported to have killed two of the three suspected militia members who were thought to have taken part in the attacks on U.S. forces.

USCENTCOM Commander General Michael Kurilla released a statement Wednesday that said, "The strike in eastern Syria was in response to attacks by Iran-backed groups against US forces in Syria on August 15th and demonstrates our resolve to defend US forces and equipment".

State Department spokesman Ned Price had addressed the strikes, saying that "If Iran were able to obtain a nuclear weapon, every single challenge we face with the Iranian regime would become more difficult."

"If we are able to take…the specter of Iranian nuclear weapon off the table, we'll be able to address more effectively everything else that we face from Iran and from its proxies and the groups it supports in the region," he continued.

CENTCOM forces respond to attempted coordinated rocket attacks at Conoco, Green Village bases in northeast Syria. - CENTCOM: forces respond to attempted coordinated rocket attacks at Conoco, Green Village bases in northeast Syria. "U.S. forces responded today to rocket attacks at two sites in Syria, destroying three vehicles and equipment used to launch some of the rockets. Read Full Article

*UPDATED* CENTCOM: US Military Carries Out Precision Strikes in Syria - *UPDATED* U.S. military forces conducted precision airstrikes in Deir ez-Zor Syria today. Sources have reported that multiple rockets have been fired at a US base in Conoco, located in east Deir Ezzor, Syria. There have also been reports that the U.S. Military responded to rocket fire by combatants with airstrikes on Iranian-linked targets in eastern Syria. Read Full Article

US State Department Deeply Concerned About Turkish Military Activity In Syria - The U.S. State Department said on Thursday that they are deeply concerned about increasing tensions in Northeastern Syria regarding a suspected Turkish drone attack that killed four teenage girls and injured 11 other people who were playing volleyball at a girl's center in Hasakah, Syria. Read Full Article

China Holds Joint 2022 International Military Exercises Co-Hosted By 12 Countries - The Chinese Ministry of Defense has reported that their military is carrying out joint military exercises that are co-hosted by 12 countries, with 37 countries in total participating. Read Full Article

935 Rockets Fired Into Israel From Gaza, No Ceasefire In Effect - According to multiple Israeli sources around 935 rockets have been fired into Israel from the Gaza Strip. Rockets were also fired into Israel just minutes after the ceasefire deadline had been reached.

Sky News Arabia says that the ceasefire agreement "did not obtain Palestinian approval in the Gaza Strip". Rockets continue to be fired into Israel.

Another Day Of Aistrikes In Gaza Kills 2nd PIJ Top Commander - GAZA - Another airstrike has claimed the life of another PIJ Top Commander, Khaled Mansour, targeted at an apartment building in the crowded Rafah refugee camp in southern Gaza, as the Israeli Defense Force continues their offensive against the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Read Full Article

Israel Currently Carrying Out Strikes On Gaza Strip, Approves Calling On 25,000 Reservists - Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced that they are currently carrying out strikes on the Gaza Strip after "direct threats" posed by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

In what is called "Operation "Dawn", Israel has also called on the recruitment of up to 25,000 military reservists. Israeli television Reshet 13 reported (translation) that after the assassination of the commander of the northern region of the Gaza Strip Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Taysir al-Jabari, the Israeli Defense Forces are continuing to attack targets of the terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip, along with a large-scale mobilization of reserves.

Reshet 13 also said that several other attacks were carried out against other targets of the "terrorist organization" and that an IDF spokesperson said that there were at least 15 other deaths as a result of the attacks. It said that the IDF is prepared for rocket fire into Gush Dan and that air traffic in the Gaza Strip has been diverted to the north.

The news channel reported that an IDF aircraft destroyed a rocket launch site of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) terrorist organization in Khan Yunis and that a short while ago a failed launch attempt was detected from the site. It also said that the IDF is continuing to attack terrorist targets of the Palestinian Authority throughout the Gaza Strip and that there are also reports of an IDF attack in Shejajia, in the northeast of the Gaza Strip.

A statement posted by the IDF said, "Following the direct threats posed by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza, the IDF is currently striking in the Gaza Strip. A special situation has been declared on the Israeli home front. Details to follow."

The IDF later posted another statement saying, "We just targeted a senior commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist group in Gaza. Tayseer Jabari was responsible for multiple terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians. The IDF will continue to defend Israel against the threat of terrorism."

In a later statement, they said, "The IDF continues to strike terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip, including 6 Islamic Jihad military posts. A number of Islamic Jihad operatives were neutralized during the strikes. LTG Aviv Kohavi has instructed the IDF to enter emergency mode, opening the High Command Post."

Rockets are now firing at Israel from Gaza. The IDF stated, "More sirens are now sounding in cities across central Israel.

U.S. Department Of State: Worldwide Travel Alert - The U.S. Department of State has put out a worldwide travel alert, advising against traveling abroad after Sunday's drone strike where two R9X Hellfire missiles killed al-Qaeda leader, and Osama bin Laden successor, Ayman al-Zawahri.

R9X Hellfire are "kinetic kill" missiles, meaning rather than cause an explosion that kills the target, these missiles deploy six metal blades that do the job.

"Following al-Zawahri's death, supporters of al- Qa'ida, or its affiliated terrorist organizations, may seek to attack U.S. facilities, personnel, or citizens," the State Department said.

A second worldwide travel alert was also put out for a "Global Level 3 Health Advisory" that said that citizens should "reconsider travel" abroad due to COVID-19.

The statement put out by the State Department was as follows:

Caution: August 2nd, 2022 - Worldwide Caution: Worldwide Cautions provide U.S. citizens with general information regarding terrorist activities, political violence, and criminal activity that occur abroad, as well as specific recommendations on how to prepare for possible contingencies, receive information on breaking security events and ensure that travelers can be contacted in an emergency. This version replaces the Worldwide Caution dated January 15, 2019.

The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks, demonstrations, and other violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas. The Department of State believes there is a higher potential for anti-American violence given the death of Ayman al-Zawahiri on July 31, 2022. Current information suggests that terrorist organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against U.S. interests in multiple regions across the globe. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics including suicide operations, assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings, and bombings.

As terrorist attacks, political violence (including demonstrations), criminal activities, and other security incidents often take place without any warning, U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance and practice good situational awareness when traveling abroad. U.S. government facilities worldwide actively monitor potential security threats and may temporarily close or periodically suspend public services to assess their security posture. In those instances, U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. U.S. citizens abroad are urged to monitor the local news and maintain contact with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

When planning a trip and prior to departing the United States, U.S. citizens should consult country specific Travel Advisories and information pages on travel.state.gov. Travelers are also urged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and to make it easier to locate them in an emergency. The Department uses these security messages to convey information about terrorist threats, security incidents, planned demonstrations, natural disasters, etc. In an emergency, please contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate or call the following numbers: 1 (888) 407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1 (202) 501-4444 from other countries.

Private U.S. citizens should not travel to any country to participate in armed conflict. U.S. citizens are reminded that fighting on behalf of, or providing other forms of support to, designated terrorist organizations can constitute the provision of material support for terrorism, which is a serious crime that can result in penalties, including prison time and large fines.

New Nuclear Power Plant Being Built in Turkey, Financed By Russia - The Syrian rights group, Syrian Network For Human Rights (SNHR) has reported that in the month of July there were 86 civilian deaths, including 21 children and eight women, of whom died from torture. Read Full Article

New Nuclear Power Plant Being Built in Turkey, Financed By Russia - The Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant, which is being built near Mersin, on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, is being constructed by the Russian state-owned nuclear power company, Rosatom, and is set to come online with its first two reactors in 2023. Even though Russia has invaded Ukraine in a special military operation, and NATO is the official nation group to stand against Russia for its actions, Turkey is still on track with its Russian collaborated nuclear energy contract. Read Full Article

CIA Carries Out Successful Drone Strike Against al Qaeda Leader - The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has carried out a successful drone strike in Afghanistan against al Qaeda leader al-Zawahiri. Read Full Article

IRGC Posts Video Saying It will Build Nuclear Warheads And Turn NY Into Ruins - An Iranian IRGC-affiliated Telegram channel has posted a video openly declaring that Iran can move its peaceful nuclear program to a nuclear weapons program very quickly, and said that Iran's ballistic missiles are capable of turning New York into ruins. Read Full Article

Turkish Consulate In Mosul, Iraq Targeted By Missiles - The Turkish consulate in Mosul, Iraq was targeted by missiles on Wednesday, after the Iraqi government claimed that Turkey had carried out artillery strikes in the Zakho District, in the Duhok Governorate that killed eight people, which Turkey has denied involvement in.

Four mortar missiles were reported to have been used in the attack. There were no casualties reported from the missile attack on the Turkish consulate, but damages to cars that were parked on the street near the consulate were reported by lawmaker Shirwan Dobardani, who spoke to AFP.

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported that a group who calls itself "Ababil Brigades" claimed responsibility for the attack.

The Turkish Foreign Ministry said, "We condemn this attack, in which no casualties were reported, in the strongest terms. We firmly request from the Iraqi authorities to fulfill their responsibilities in protecting diplomatic and consular missions."

It was a "grave and noteworthy development that this attack was carried out during the UN Security Council meeting, which was held upon the call of the Iraqi authorities," the ministry added.

- Alert Put Out By Donald Standeford

The Ongoing Turkish Operation: Claw-Lock, In Syria & Iraq - SYRIA/IRAQ - IRAQ - An ongoing military operation by the Turkish Armed Forces in northern Iraq, against the Kurdistan Workers' Party ( PKK ) in the Duhok Governorate, is the next phase of many operations utilizing the code word 'claw' aimed at the PKK. Other operations, beginning in 2019, prior to Claw-Lock include the following: Claw-Eagle, Claw-Tiger, Claw-Lightening, & Claw-Thunderbolt. Read Full Article

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Off To Africa Seeking Non-Western Allies - Sergei Lavrov, Russia's Foreign Minister is setting out on a trip to Egypt where he will meet with officials and solidify their relationship with Russia. Rosatom, a Russian state-owned energy corporation began construction on Egypt's first nuclear power plant. Read Full Article

Presidents Putin, Erdogan, & Supreme Leader Khamenei, Meeting in Iran - TEHRAN - Today there was a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayhip Erdogan, and the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei. The topics of discussion were Ukrainian grain exports as well as peace in Syria. Read Full Article

Capital Police In Islamabad, Pakistan Put Security On High Alert - Capital police in Islamabad, Pakistan have put security on high alert for the next 48 hours across the district, with "no unnecessary movement" allowed.

The Islamabad Police put out the following statements: "Islamabad Capital Police has put security on high alert for the next 48 hours across the district. IG Islamabad Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan has issued security high alert orders. Checking has been increased on all entry and exit routes".

"Security has been tightened at all police stations, important buildings and important installations. Additional police personnel have been deployed in the red zone. Strict checking is going on at the entry and exit points of the red zone. No unnecessary movement will be allowed. Citizens are requested to cooperate with the police during checking".

Saudi Arabia Allows Israeli Aircraft To Fly Over Territory For First Time In Decades - Saudi Arabia on Friday made an announcement that it is lifting restrictions on all [Israeli] carriers, allowing them to use airspace over the country after a decades-long ban. Read Full Article

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Gaza After Rockets Fired From Gaza Strip Into Israel - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out airstrikes in Gaza after rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip into Israel on Saturday. The IDF reported four rockets being fired into Israel from Gaza, two of which fell in "open areas" according to the IDF. Read Full Article

Biden To Sign Iran Nuclear Prevention Pledge With Israel - In light of global disputes, regarding the nuclear capacity of Iran, a decision was made, and on Thursday, United States President Joe Biden will sign a joint agreement with the Israeli Prime Minister, Yair Lapid, denying nuclear weapons capabilities to Iran. Read Full Article

US Drone Strike Kills ISIS Leader In Syria, Wounds Another - U.S. Central Command has put out a release saying that they carried out a "UAS strike" outside of Jindayris, in northwest Syria that targeted "two senior ISIS officials" on July 12th, 2022.

The strike killed Maher al-Agal, who was one of the top five ISIS leaders and leader of ISIS in Syria, and 'seriously injured' a senior ISIS official who was "closely associated" with Maher according to the statement.

The CENTCOM statement said that "extensive planning" went into the operation in order to ensure its "successful execution" and that a review of the strike indicated that there had been no civilian casualties.

The statement also said that Al-Agal was responsible for "aggressively pursuing the development of ISIS networks outside of Iraq and Syria".

U.S. Central Command spokesperson Colonel Joe Buccino said, "This strike reaffirms CENTCOM's steadfast commitment to the region and the enduring defeat of ISIS. The removal of these ISIS leaders will disrupt the terrorist organization's ability to further plot and carry out global attacks."

"ISIS continues to represent a threat to the U.S. and partners in the region," he added. "CENTCOM maintains a sufficient and sustainable presence in the region and will continue to counter threats against regional security."

White House: Iran Providing Russia With "Hundreds" Of Drones - The White House has said that the U.S. has "information" that indicates Iran is preparing, or already has given Russia "hundreds" unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and said that Iran plans to train Russian forces on using the drones as early as this month.

U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said, "Our information indicates that the Iranian government is preparing to provide Russia with up to several hundred UAVs, including weapons-capable UAVs on an expedited timeline".

He added that this is proof that Russia's attack on Ukraine is "coming at a cost to the sustainment of its own weapons".

Sullivan also said that Iran has likewise given similar UAVs to the Houthi rebels in Yemen so that they could be used against Saudi Arabia, before the ceasefire was reached earlier this year.

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The Israeli Government Dissolves - ISRAEL - Creating its 5th Election in 3 years, the newly formed coalition in the Israeli government has chosen to dissolve parliament, which will paralyze the country and allow for assistance from Benjamin Netanyahu, the former conservative prime minister, who left office approximately 1 year ago after the new government was formed, according to The New York Times Read Full Article

A Further Complicated Syria in 2022 - TURKEY - After a cabinet meeting on Monday, the President of Turkey announced that a new military operation would be underway in Syria, to stabilize logistics between 2 already Turkish-controlled areas. The operation will target Turkish efforts at resuming a 20-mile (30km) safe zone along the Turkish-Syrian border. Read Full Article

Syrian Militant Affiliated With Hezbollah Reportedly Killed In Drone Strike - A militant, who was reportedly affiliated with both the Syrian military and the Hezbollah terrorist organization has been killed by an alleged Israeli drone strike in Quneitra.

The drone strike was reported to have been carried out in southwestern Syria on Wednesday, according to Syrian state news agency SANA and targeted a region west of Hader located near Syria's border with Israel.

Syrian media reported that the person killed was named Farid Fouad Mustafa, and SANA reported that he was not far from his home when a guided missile was fired at him from the Golan Heights, in Israel.

Halab Today TV, which is affiliated with the opposition reported that Mustafa was "one of the most prominent figures of the [Assad] regime in the city of Hader," and said that he had carried out military operations with both Syrian soldiers, as well as the National Defense Forces militia. It also said that he was tied to Hezbollah.

The report said that he played a large role in the suppression of Syrians who had rebelled against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in southern Syria.

While most reports say that Mustafa died in the drone strike, there was a report by a Syrian journalist Nour Abo Hasan however, that said that Mustafa was shot and killed by an Israeli sniper.

The journalist wrote on Twitter (translated), "An Israeli targeting by a sniper shot killed the so-called Farid Fouad Mustafa, who is active with Hezbollah and the Southern Command under the leadership of the so-called Hajj Hashem, in the west of the town of Hader, north of Quneitra governorate, southwest of Syria In conjunction with the flight of the Israeli reconnaissance aircraft in Quneitra".

UK: Iranian Report Of Detained British Citizen 'Completely False' - The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that they arrested several foreigners, including the British deputy ambassador to Iran Giles Whitaker for spying. The UK says that the reports are "completely false".

Iranian state television said, "These spies were taking earth samples in Iran's central desert where the Revolutionary Guards' aerospace missile exercises were conducted" and said that "Whitaker was expelled from the city after apologizing".

Representative of the British Foreign Office, Samuel Heath said that "Reports of the arrest of a British diplomat in Iran are completely false. He is not even posted in Iran any more".

One of those that the IRGC says that they detained was claimed by Iranian state TV as being the huhsband of Austraia's cultural attache in Iran.

A third foreigner which was allegedly shown by Iranian state television was Maciej Walczak, who is a university professor in Poland, who the state TV said was visiting Iran as a tourist.

Iran's state TV allegedly showed Walczak and three of his colleagues collecting earth samples after they visited Iran during a scientific exchange program.

Iranian state television said that the collection of the earth samples coincided with a missile test that was carried out in the Kerman province in Iran.

Erbil International Airport Prevents Unauthorized Iranian Aircraft From Landing - Kurdistan 24 news has reported that the Erbil International Airport (EIA) in Iraq has "prevented an unauthorized Iranian Pouya Air Cargo plane from landing, citing the EIA Director Ahmed Hoshyar.

Jason Brodsky, who is a UANI Policy Director and Middle East analyst commented on this, saying that Pouya Air is "under U.S. terrorism sanctions for acting for or on behalf of the IRGC-QF for transporting illegal cargo, including weapons, to Iran's clients in the Levant".

Explosions Reported At U.S. Base On Syrian-Iraqi Border - Multiple explosions have been reported at a U.S. base on the Syrian-Iraqi border in the Al-Omar oil field in Deir Ez-Zur in Eastern Syria.

Sabereen News reported that at least two blasts were heard in the US base in the al-Omar oil field in the Dayr al-Zawr province near the Syrian-Iraqi border early Monday.

Russia had Carried Out Airstrikes on the al-Tanf garrison U.S. military base located near Syria's border with Jordan in southeast Syria on June 15th after it had first notified the United States of their intentions.

Russian Vessels Turning Off Their Transponder Trackers - Russian and Syrian vessels have been turning off their transponders and have been accused of deceptive shipping practices in order to sell crude oil and stolen Ukrainian grain while evading the heavy sanctions placed on Russia due to its war on Ukraine. Read Full Article

Iranian Sponsored Hezbollah Flies Drone Around Israeli Gas Rig In Disputed Waters - The Iranian Sponsored, Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah stated that it had flown 3 drones, which were unarmed, towards a natural gas rig operated by Israel in the Mediterranean, and the Israeli military has intercepted them. Read Full Article

Syrian Military Accuses Israel Of Daytime Airstrikes Wounding Civilians - The Syrian military on Saturday accused Israel of carrying out daytime airstrikes near Tartus, Syria that they say wounded two civilians.

Syrian state news SANA quoted a military source saying that several missiles were fired from the direction of the Mediterranean Sea at around 6:30 a.m. and that the missiles targeted "several poultry farms in the vicinity of Hamadiyah, south of Tartus".

The missiles were alleged by the Syrian defense ministry to have injured two civilians, including one woman and causing material damage.

It is important to note that the coastal city of Tartus, and Hmeimim air base in Latakia nearby are the two main Russian bases located in Syria.

Iran Applies To Become A Member Of BRICS - Iran has applied to become a member of the BRICS, a group of emerging world economies that include: Russia, China, South Africa, Brazil and India.

Iran's Foreign Ministry said that the move "would result in added values for both sides".

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Argentina has also applied to join the BRICS group. Zakharova stated in Telegram "While the White House was thinking about what else to turn off in the world, ban or spoil, Argentina and Iran applied to join the BRICS".

At the moment the BRICS group has a combined population of about 3.2 Billion. Iran has a population of around 85 to 86 million people, while Argentina has a population of around 45 million people.

If both Iran and Argentina join BRICS , it would bring the total combined population of the group to around 3.3 billion.

CENTCOM Statement Regarding Strike Carried Out In Syria - "CENTCOM Forces conducted a kinetic strike in Idlib province, Syria, June 27, targeting Abu Hamzah al Yemeni, a senior leader of Hurras al-Din, an Al Qaeda-aligned terrorist organization. Abu Hamzah al Yemeni was traveling alone on a motorcycle at the time of the strike. Initial review indicates no civilian casualties".

"Violent extremist organizations, including Al Qaeda-aligned organizations such as Hurras al-Din, continue to present a threat to America and our allies. Al Qaeda-aligned militants use Syria as a safe haven to coordinate with their external affiliates and plan operations outside of Syria. The removal of this senior leader will disrupt Al Qaeda's ability to carry out attacks against U.S. citizens, our partners, and innocent civilians around the world".

US Carries Out Strike In Syria Against Senior Leader Of Al-Qaeda Aligned Group - The US Military has carried out a strike on a vehicle on the Idlib-Binnish road in the Idlib province in Syria on Monday, targeting a senior leader of the Al-Qaeda aligned militant group, Hurras al-Din.

The strikes targeted Abu Hamzah al Yemeni as he was driving on a motorcycle on the Idlib-Binnish. There was no one else with him at the time, according to a statement released by the United States military.

The statement also said that an initial review of the strikes indicate that there were no civilian casualties as a result of the strikes. The strike killed its target, with the statement from U.S. Central Command saying "The removal of this senior leader will disrupt al-Qaeda’s ability to carry out attacks against US citizens, our partners and innocent civilians around the world".

A statement by the Syrian Civil Defense said that the man was killed shortly after midnight after the motorcycle he was riding on was targeted with two rockets. It also said that his body was transferred to the forensic department in Idlib city.

A few hours prior to the strikes there had been reports of multiple US MQ-9 reaper drones flying over Idlib. Some reports said that there were three drones spotted.

Poisonous Gas Explosion in Aqaba, Jordan Kills 13, Injures 250 - Poisonous gas explosion in Aqaba, Jordon Monday killed at least 13 and injured around 250 other people. The Jordanian government to Al-Arabiya says that the tank contained chlorine gas.

Video footage of the event shows a crane lifting up a tanker from a truck. The crane then drops the tanker on the deck of the ship, resulting in a yellow colored gas explosion while workers at the dock attempted to run from the smoke.

Local authorities sealed off the area after the explosion and the injured were taken to hospitals while specialists were sent to the scene.

Iran Expanding Nuclear Program While Expanding Cooperation With Russia - Iran’s top security official Ali Shamkhani stated during a meeting with a top diplomat from the European Union that Iran will continue developing its nuclear program until the West changes what it calls "illegal behavior" according to Iranian state news IRNA.

"Iran’s retaliatory actions in the nuclear sector are merely legal and rational responses to US unilateralism and European inaction and will continue as long as the West’s illegal practices are not changed" Shamkhani stated. Shamkhani did not however divulge what those "illegal practices" were.

Meanwhile, on June 22nd Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov traveled to Iran in order to discuss a nuclear deal and cooperation between Iran and Russia.

Russia's Foreign Ministry had posted a clip of the meeting where he said "In all the countries experiencing the negative influence of the selfish line taken by the United States and its satellites, there arises the objective need to reconfigure their economic relations so they can avoid relying on the whims and vagaries of our Western partners".

The month before, Russia and Iran had spoken of exchanging supplies for oil and gas, as well as creating a logistics hub in the region. Regarding the visit, Iranian state media said "During Lavrov's visit, Iran's 2015 nuclear deal, boosting bilateral and energy cooperation, as well as international and regional issues will be discussed".

The Iranian Foreign Ministry said that Lavrov's visit was aimed at "expanding cooperation with the Eurasian region and the Caucasus".

Iran Carries Out Second Test Of Zuljanah Satellite Launcher - Iran has carried out its second test of the Zuljanah satellite launcher, according to an Iranian state TV spokesperson.

"The third development phase of the Zuljanah satellite launcher will be based on a combination of information gained during today’s launch" the spokesperson stated. It is not yet known whether the suborbital launch was successful or not. Iran had carried out the first test of the Zuljanah launcher last year.

Three Attacks On UAE Owned Gas Fields In Iraq In Four Days - There have been three rocket attacks on gas complexes in northern Iraq owned by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the last four days. The last attack was on a gas complex owned by the Dana Gas Energy Company.

Sediq Mohammed, who is an official from the Qadr Qaram district said that "The rocket hit around 500 metres outside the complex". The Counter-Terrorism Group, which is a security body located in Iraq put out a statement saying that a total of six rockets had hit the Khor Mor gas field, operated by the UAE.

There have been no reports of any deaths related to the latest rocket attack on the Khor Mor gas field.

Travel Advisories: June 1st - June 24th, 2022 - List of travel advisories from the U.S. Department of State from June 1st, 2022 to June 24th, 2022. KEY: Level 1: Normal Precautions | Level 2: Increased Caution | Level 3: Reconsider Travel | Level 4: Do Not Travel. For a clickable list visit the OSLINT Advisories post.

Cabo Verde Travel Advisory Level 1 - June 23, 2022
Hong Kong Travel Advisory Level 4 - June 22, 2022
Ecuador Travel Advisory Level 3 - June 22, 2022
Democratic Republic of the Congo Travel Advisory Level 3 - June 22, 2022
China Travel Advisory Level 3 - June 22, 2022
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Airman Arrested In Connection With Explosive Attack On US Base In Syria April 7th - An airman, who has not yet been identified has been arrested in connection with the explosives attack that had been carried out on a United States military base in Syria on April 7th, 2022, according to the Air Force.

A statement by the Air Force said "As part of an ongoing investigation, on June 16, an airman was taken into custody stateside in conjunction with the attack in Green Village, Syria. After reviewing the information in the investigation, the airman's commander made the decision to place him in pretrial confinement".

The Air Force has said that they will not be revealing the name of the service member until formal charges are brought against the man by prosecutors and said that "It is too early in the process for a charge sheet,” she said. “It will be available if charges are preferred".

The explosives attack happened on April 7th, at the Green Village base located east of the Euphrates River. The attack injured four US troops, who received 'minor' injuries, but officials said that the injuries included "possible traumatic brain injuries".

The investigation is being conducted by the Army's Criminal Investigation Division, as well as the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, and is reported to be ongoing.

6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Kills 950 In Afghanistan - A 6.1 magnitude earthquake has killed at least 950 people in Afghanistan on Wednesday and injured over 600 other people. The death toll is likely to rise as news about the earthquake's toll come in from remote villages in the mountains.

Afghanistan's interior ministry official, Salahuddin Ayubi said that helicopters have been deployed in order to reach those that were injured in the earthquake and supply them with medical equipment and food.

"The death toll is likely to rise as some of the villages are in remote areas in the mountains and it will take some time to collect details" the official stated.

Iranian Warships Almost Collide With US Vessels - In the Persian Gulf, three Iranian IRGC warships came within 50 yards of the United States patrol vessel USS Sirocco and fast transport vessel USNS Choctaw County at high speeds and nearly collided, only diverting when the Sirocco gave an audible warning and deployed a warning flare.

“(The Iranian Navy) did not meet the international standards of professional or safe maritime behavior, increasing the risk of miscalculation and collision,” said Colonel Joseph Buccino, who is a spokesperson for US Central Command.

Israel Preparing For Offensive Options Against Iran 'If And When' Needed - Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz stated during an interview with Channel 12 News that Israel is preparing for offensive options against Iran "if and when" they are needed and warned Iran "I suggest that the Iranians not test these capabilities".

Tensions between Israel and Iran escalated further after a top Iranian officer was assassinated in Tehran last month, an assassination which Iran blames Israel for.

"We are in contact with the relevant Turkish authorities, and we are of course mainly preparing offensive capabilities, if and when they are needed," Ganz said. "I suggest that the Iranians not test these capabilities" Gantz said.

He also added "We are currently witnessing Iranian attempts to attack Israelis in various overseas locations. Our new rule: Whoever sends, pays. We will continue to strike those who send the terrorists, and those who send those who send them".

Drone Attack On Iranian Missile Development Base - Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Qabs put out a report Sunday saying that there was a mysterious explosion in western Tehran on Saturday night after a drone attack on an Iranian military ballistic development base.

Iranian sources who reportedly spoke to the newspaper said that the base that was attacked belonged to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and was one of Iran's most important military facilities.

Sources believed that the drone attack on the base targeted research centers that specialized in the development and production of short-range rockets and ballistic missiles.

There has been no confirmation from other sources, but the attack was said to have been carried out by drones that took off from within Iran around 10km from the base that that was attacked.

The newspaper also reported that the drones were allegedly smuggled into Iran and assembled within the country before being used to carry out the attack on the base.

It also reported that Iran's defense minister visited the base on Saturday morning, possibly in order to assess the damages from the attack on the base and that Iranian Air Force bases were on high alert.

Israel: Iran Will Pay Painful Price For Hunting Down Israelis In Turkey - Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has said that Iran will pay a painful price for hunting down Israeli citizens in Turkey to capture and kill them.

"The prices the enemy will pay for every action against our citizens will be painful. We are witnessing the Iranian attempts … we'll continue to harm those who send the terrorists, and the those who send the ones who sent them" Bennett said.

"Our new rule - that who sends, pays."

Israel Carries Out Strikes On Gaza With Aircraft And Tanks, Suspends Entry Permits Of Gazans - Israel has carried out Strikes with aircraft and tanks on Gaza with aircraft and tanks after a two-month calm after a rocket was fired into Israel from the Gaza Strip. Thousands of Gazan entry permits have been suspended.

The Israeli Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) put out a statement saying that "The suspension is in response to the firing of a rocket toward the State of Israel" and added that "the Hamas terror organization carries responsibility for all activities directed against Israel in and from the Gaza Strip, and it will bear the consequences".

Rocket sirens had sounded at 3:10 a.m. in the city of Ashkelon, as well as surrounding communities. The rocket that had been fired at Israel was reportedly intercepted by the Iron Dome missile defense system.

A few hours after the missile had been shot down by the defense system, Israel carried out strikes into the Gaza Strip using aircraft and tanks targeting a weapons manufacturing facility and three outposts within the Gaza Strip. One of the outposts overlooked the Kibbutz Netiv Ha’asara on Gaza’s northern border according to a military statement.

The Jerusalem Post reports that machine-gun fire was directed toward the kibbutz from Gaza later on Saturday, where one bullet entered a home and caused material damage.

Iranian Terror Cells Activated In Turkey "Looking For Israelis" - Iranian terror cells have been activated in Turkey and are roaming the streets of Istanbul "looking for Israelis" after having been given an order to carry out attacks against Israelis located in the country, according to an Israeli official who spoke to Ynet on Friday.

The official has put out an advisory to all Israelis vacationing in Turkey to leave the country immediately and return home from their vacations. They were also advised to lock their hotel rooms and not allow any strangers into their rooms, not even housekeeping.

The threat to Israelis in Turkey has been flagged as an 'ongoing incident' and Israeli security officials are concerned that Iranian cells in Turkey will carry out an immediate attack.

Earlier in the week Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid had called on Israelis to avoid traveling to Istanbul after the Israeli National Security Council had raised the threat level for trips to Turkey after reports had come out that both Israel and Turkey had botched an attempted terrorist attack on Israeli tourists in the city last month.

The Islamic Republic has vowed to retaliate against Israel after the assassination of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Colonel Hassan Sayad Khodayari in Tehran last month.

Russian Ships Spotted Transporting Grain From Ukraine To Syria - U.S. Satellite images have spotted Russian-flagged vessels Carrying Grain from Ukraine to Syria, according to the satellite imagery company Maxar, reported by Reuters.

The images by Maxar showed two vessels flying the Russian flag docked in the Russian-controlled port of Sevastopol in May loaded with grain, and then the same ships days later docked in Syria with the vessel's hatches open and semi-trucks waiting to haul the grain away, according to Maxar.

Another satellite image taken in June showed another vessel being loaded with grain in Sevastopol, corroborating reports by Ukraine that Russia had been transporting grain from occupied portions of the country out of the country.

Being one of the world's breadbaskets, the Russian war in Ukraine is contributing to the grain shortage being Reported worldwide.

Iran Building Underground Nuclear Facility Near Natanz - According to both U.S. and Israeli intelligence, Iran is building a vast underground nuclear facility underneath a mountain located south of the Natanz nuclear complex, a report by the New York Times stated on Friday.

Satellites used by the intelligence agencies have captured the progress of the underground facility, which is being monitored by Israel and the United States. The report claims that the underground facility currently being constructed in the mountains is being built deep into a mountain so as to withstand bunker-busting bombs. It is also being built to withstand cyberattacks.

The report also said that the construction of the new facility is a response to an alleged joint operation by the United States and Israel that targeted the power systems at the Natanz uranium enrichment facility.

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz gave a statement to the media on March 30th, 2022, and said that Iran is producing around 1,000 advanced IR6 centrifuges at the facility. "Iran is working to complete the production of the centrifuges in her nuclear facilities, including a new underground complex near Natanz" he stated.

Blast Kills Two At The Sikh Temple In Kabul, Afghanistan - A blast has been reported in a Sikh temple in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan on Saturday morning, according to a temple official. The temple official Gornam Singh told Reuters that "There were around 30 people inside the temple. We don't know how many of them are alive or how many dead. The Taliban are not allowing us to go inside, we don't know what to do".

*Update*, at least two people were killed in the blast, and seven were injured according to officials. Among those who died were one Sikh worshiper and one Taliban fighter who was killed during the clearing operation according to Reuters, who quoted a spokesman for the Kabul commander.

No group has yet taken responsibility for the blast.

Three IRGC Aerospace Division Members Have Died In The Last Week - A mourning poster posted on social media has revealed that a lieutenant in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has died in Iran on June 15th, making it the third officer in Iran's IRGC having died in the last week.

Wahab Premarzian, an officer in the guard’s aerospace division died in the city of Maragheh, but the IRGC has put out no announcements or comments about the death.

The other two IRGC member who died were also in the Iranian aerospace division, and were reported by Iranian media as having died as 'martyrs' in the country, though the Iran International news outlet reported that a source that wasn't identified stated that Ali Kamani and Mohammad Abdous were both 'developing arms' for Iranian-backed Hezbollah and that both men "were not killed in accidents" as the Iranian media had reported.

U.S. Captured senior ISIS Leader During Raid In Syria Wednesday - The U.S. military captured a senior Islamic State leader during the night raid in northern Syria on Wednesday night who the coalition stated was an experienced bomb maker and operational facilitator. Read Full Article

Iran Prepares To Carry Out Test Launch Of Solid-Fuel Satellite Rocket - A Spokesperson for the Iranian Defense Ministry stated on Wednesday that Iran is preparing to test-launch a Zuljanah solid-fuel satellite carrier rocket just days after satellite photos were revealed showing possible preparations for a launch at Imam Khomeini.

Seyed Ahmad Hosseini, who is the spokesman for the ministry spoke to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) and said that three test launches were planned, with one test launch having been carried out last year which they say was 'successful' and two more planned in the future.

Hosseini said that the Zuljanah three-stage rocket is capable of using both solid and liquid fuel and is able to carry up to around 485 pounds (220kg) and reach an altitude of about 310 miles (500km).

Days before the announcement, images posted from Maxar Technologies showed showing the Imam Khomeini Spaceport in the Semnan province, in Iran showed a rocket sitting on a transporter that looked to be readying to lift onto a launch tower by a crane, and another image showed the rocket on the launch tower.

Recently, the spaceport has been used in five failed attempts to launch a satellite into orbit. If Iran is able to get a satellite into orbit, it would "improve its ability to shoot ballistic missiles" according to Israel National News.

Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve: Coalition Forces Detain Senior Daesh Leader - Coalition forces detained a senior Daesh leader during an operation in Syria June 16. The detained individual was assessed to be an experienced bomb maker and facilitator who became one of the group’s top leaders in Syria.

The mission was meticulously planned to minimize the risk of collateral damage, particularly any potential harm to civilians. There were no civilians harmed during the operation nor any damage to Coalition aircraft or assets.

Coalition forces will continue to hunt the remnants of Daesh wherever they hide to ensure their enduring defeat".

US Helicopter Night Raid In Syria Captures Senior Daesh Leader - The U.S. Apache and Chinook helicopters that were spotted flying over Jarablus, Northern Aleppo, Syria were reportedly a part of a night raid by U.S. Led coalition forces to capture a 'Senior Daesh [ISIS] leader'.

The Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) put out a statement saying "The detained individual was assessed to be an experienced bomb maker and facilitator who became one of the group’s top leaders in Syria".

Coalition forces said that "The mission was meticulously planned to minimize the risk of collateral damage, particularly any potential harm to civilians," and said "CTFT-OIR “will continue to hunt the remnants of Daesh wherever they hide to ensure their enduring defeat".

The media release also said that the mission "was meticulously planned to minimize the risk of collateral damage, particularly any potential harm to civilians. There were no civilians harmed during the operation nor any damage to Coalition aircraft or assets".

Based on the video footage of the spotted helicopters, there has been speculation on social media that the helicopters belonged to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), or 'Night Stalkers' which were flying without any lights on in the dark at a low altitude over Northwest Syria.

A senior coalition leader told The War Zone that U.S. forces were involved in both planning and carrying out the raid and that U.S. aircraft were involved in the nighttime operation. The coalition leader would not say, however, if the 160th SOAR was involved in the raid, saying that "for operational security reasons, we do not go into specifics of our missions".

The captured ISIS leader has not yet been named.

Iran Tests New Trade Route Linking Russia To Asian Export Markets - According to the Iranian state's shipping company, Iran has commenced its first shipment of Russian goods to India using a new trade route that uses Iran to link Russia to Asian export markets.

The first shipment, which consists of wood laminate sheets weighing about 41 tons which began its departure at Saint Petersburg, Russia to the port city of Astrakhan. From there, the shipment will cross the Caspian Sea to the Iranian port of Anzali, where it will be transported by road to the port of Bandar Abbas on the Persian Gulf. After this it will be loaded back onto a ship and transported to the Indian port of Nhava Sheva, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency IRNA.

Dariush Jamali, director of a joint-owned Iranian-Russian terminal in Astrakhan said that the initial shipment is a 'pilot' transfer in order to test the corridor.

Jamali said that the transfer is being coordinated and managed by the Iranian state-run Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines Group along with its regional offices in Russia and India, and expects that it will take 25 days.

After heavy sanctions were placed on Russia, Iran has been Iran has been wanting to revive the North-South Transit Corridor that had previously been stalled. The Times of India reports that eventually the plan will be to build a railroad that transfers goods "arriving at Iranian Caspian Sea ports to the southeastern port of Chabahar".

Turkey Announces Military Operation In Northern Syria After Russia Withdraws Troops - After Russia withdrew a large number of troops from Syria in order to re-focus them on its war in Ukraine, Turkey has announced that it will be carrying out a military operation in northern Syria. Read Full Article

Syria: Israel Attacked Locations South Of Damascus Friday - According to Syrian state media, a Syrian military official claimed that Israel targeted locations south of the Syrian capital of Damascus on Friday.

State media have reported that Syrian air defenses had intercepted and shot down most of the missiles, but that there had been one civilian injured, as well as material damage.

Iran Says They Are Disconnecting IAEA Cameras And Expanding Uranium Enrichment - Iran notified the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that it has plans to disconnect 27 IAEA surveillance cameras as well as other equipment used to monitor their nuclear activity according to IAEA chief Rafael Grossi.

On Wednesday Iran had stated that it had started expanding its underground uranium enrichment and would switch off two devices monitoring enrichment in Natanz.

According to Grossi this posses a 'serious challenge' but that it would leave about '40-something' cameras still in Iran that haven't yet been disconnected.

Biden: No Direct Plans On Visiting Saudi Arabia - U.S. President Joe Biden says that he has no direct plans on visiting Saudi Arabia. He did say however, that there is a possibility that he would be visiting both Israel and other Arab countries and said Saudi Arabia is a possibility.

"I have no direct plans at the moment. But let me tell you I have been engaged in trying to work with how we can bring more stability and peace in the Middle East" he stated.

"There is a possibility that I would be going to meet with both the Israelis and some Arab countries... I expect Saudi Arabia would be included in that if I did go. But I have no direct plans at the moment".

Air Defenses Activated Over Damascus, Syria - There have been reports that air defenses have been activated over Damascus, Syria with reports that Israel has carried out airstrikes in the region.

Explosions have been heard over Damascus while air defense systems sounded against 'hostile targets' according to Syrian News Agency SANA. State television is reporting that "Syrian air defense has intercepted hostile targets over the capital Damascus" and claims that it is due to "Israeli aggression".

SANA claims that Syrian air defenses have intercepted and destroyed most of the incoming missiles and that only material damages have been reported. No injuries or deaths have been reported from the strikes.

The Syrian army reported that Israeli forces "launched missile strikes from Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and targeted military sites south of the capital Damascus on Monday night" and said that most missiles were successfully intercepted and that there were no casualties.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the alleged Israeli attack targeted locations within Kisweh, south of Damascus where pro-Iranian Shiite militias are known to be located.

They also said that although Syrian defense systems intercepted nearly all of the missiles successfully, two missiles hit a base located in the region.

Iranian Spy Put Thailand Police On Alert - There have been reports that air defenses have been activated over Damascus, Syria with reports that Israel has carried out airstrikes in the region. Receive email updates and alerts for live updates Subscribe For Email Alerts.

Iranian Spy Put Thailand Police On Alert - Thailand's Royal Thai Police (RTP) issued a 'secret order' to police the country's police force on the lookout for spies from Iran, after an Iranian spy was arrested in Indonesia, according to the country's police force, who spoke to Bangkok Post.

The police source also said that the country's security agencies are 'closely monitoring' the movement of Iranian nationals, including some Thai Muslims that they have suspected may be Iranian spies within the country.

U.S. Drone Strike Kills 5 Members Of Al-Shabaab Terrorist Organization - A U.S. drone strike carried out on Friday has killed five members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist organization. The drone strike was coordinated with the Somali government according to a press release from the Somali Ministry of Information.

The release states, "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mogadishu, 03 June 2022: In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Forces conducted an airstrike against Al-Shabaab terrorists after they attacked partner forces in a remote location near Beer Xaani, Somalia on 3rd June 2022. Five Al-Shabaab terrorists were killed in action and no civilians were injured or killed, given the remote nature of where this engagement occurred. The Federal Government of Somalia and the U.S. remain committed to fighting Al-Shabaab to prevent the deaths of innocent civilians. Violent extremist organizations like Al-Shabaab present long-term threats to Somalia".

According to the Somali government, there were no casualties as a result of the airstrikes that were carried out by the U.S. government.

Another Suspicious IRGC Commander Death Reported - According to a report by the Persian Iran International news agency there has been another death of an Islamic Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) Quds Force unit 840 commander, who has died under 'suspicious circumstances' on Monday, May 30th.

Sources from the news agency say that Colonel Ali Esmailzadeh died after he fell off of his roof from his home in the Jahan Nama area of Karaj. Iran International reports that the Colonel was a 'close colleague' of Colonel Hassan Sayyad-Khodae, who was the acting commander of the elite Quds Unit 840 that had been shot to death in his car outside of his home in Tehran on May 22nd by multiple gunmen on motorcycles.

The news agency also said that after he fell off of the roof, Esmailzadeh was taken to the Shahid Madani hospital where he was pronounced dead after an examination by doctors. Officials of the Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) told the family of Esmailzadeh that he had committed suicide due to 'psychological problems' after separating from his wife and had left a note 'about his action'.

Iran International said that their sources told them that after the killing of Sayyad Khodaei, the IRGC intelligence set out to look for security leaks from within the Quds Force and had become suspicious of Esmailzadeh and decided to 'eliminate him' and organize a 'suicide scenario' to explain away his death.

Rockets Reported To Have Been Fired At Al-Assad Air Base Housing U.S. Led Coalition Troops - Explosions are reported to have been heard near the village of Al-Sahel, around Ain Al-Assad Air Base in Anbar, western Iraq housing U.S. led coalition troops.

Unconfirmed reports have stated that multiple rockets were fired at the base and landed inside the perimeter, and that smoke and fire has been seen in the military installation.

Six grad 122mm rockets are reported to have targeted the Ain Al-Assad base in Anbar, western Iraq housing U.S. No casualties have been reported yet, though damages have been reported. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

Photo above is reported to be the rocket launchpad.

Iran Seizes Two Greek Tankers In Persian Gulf - Iran has seized two Greek oil tankers in the Persian Gulf over what Iran alleges to be "violations" Friday, according to the IRGC news site Sepah News in a statement. What the violations were exactly was not specified.

Just days earlier Iran had announced that an Iranian vessel's crude oil had been seized by the United States, with assistance from Greece in the Mediterranean Sea due to a violation of sanctions from the United States on the Islamic Republic.

The Greek Foreign Ministry made some heated remarks to the Iranian ambassador in Athens, calling it a "violent taking over of two Greek-flagged ships" and said that "These acts effectively amount to acts of piracy".

The foreign ministry has called for the immediate release of both tankers as well as their crews and warned that the seizure of the ships would have "particularly negative consequences".

As the Delta Poseidon floated in international waters around 22 nautical miles off of the coast of Iran an Iranian helicopter landed on the ship, and according to the Greek foreign ministry, "Armed men then took the crew captive", and said that two of the captives were Greek.

"A similar incident has been reported on another Greek-flagged vessel, that was carrying seven Greek citizens, close to the coast of Iran".

Israel Informs US That It Killed Iranian IRGC Colonel Sayad Khodayee - Israel has informed the United States that it was in fact responsible for the killing of the Iranian IRGC Colonel Sayad Khodayee, who was involved in the abduction and killing of Israelis, as well as other foreigners globally.

Israel has informed the United States that it was in fact responsible for the killing of the Iranian IRGC Colonel Sayad Khodayee, who was involved in the abduction and killing of Israelis, as well as other foreigners globally.

During the funeral for Sayad Khodayee mourners crowded in the streets and changed "Death to Israel" while calling for his death to be avenged.

Colonel Sayad Khodayee, who was 50 years old at the time of his death was assassinated by two men on motorcyles in his vehicle outside of his home in Tehran on Sunday. The men shot five times at his vehicle, according to the local state news.

General Hossein Salami, the commander in chief of the Revolutionary Guards made a speech on Monday saying, "We will make the enemy regret this and none of the enemy’s evil actions will go unanswered".

Israel told Washington that the killing is a warning to Iran to halt its operations of the Unit 840 covert Quds Force group, which is a group that Iran has never admitted to exist, that carries out assassinations and abductions around the globe.

Officials in Israel said that Colonel Khodayee was the deputy commander of Unit 840, and had participated in carrying out plots against foreigners, including that of Israeli citizens.

Assassination Attempt On George W. Bush In Dallas Texas Thwarted - An Iraqi who had traveled to Dallas, Texas in November in order to take video footage of the home of George W. Bush, and had plans to smuggle assassins into the United States through the Mexican border and assassinate the former president had his plans foiled when the FBI uncovered the plot.

The FBI applied for a search warrant on March 23rd, which was unsealed this week in Ohio. and had uncovered the plot through surveilling the alleged plotter's WhatsApp account.

The suspect, Shihab Ahmed Shihab Shihab, who is from Columbus, Ohio stated that the reason he wanted to assassinate the former president was that he believed Bush was responsible for killing many Iraqis in breaking the country apart after the 2003 invasion by the U.S. military, according to the warrant obtained by Forbes. Shihab, who is an Iraqi national had been living in the United States since 2020 and had an asylum application that was pending according to the search-warrant application.

Freddy Ford, Chief of staff for the Office of George W. Bush spoke to Forbes and said, "President Bush has all the confidence in the world in the United States Secret Service and our law enforcement and intelligence communities".

Iraqi Air Defenses Shoot Down Drone At Baghdad Airport Hosting US Forces - Iraqi air defenses have shot down an unmanned drone near Martyr Mohammad Alaa Air Base that hosts US forces at dawn on Tuesday, according to the Iraqi military.

The Iraqi military said that the drone had not obtained an official permit to fly within the area. No damage to property or casualties have been reported as a result of the incident.

A defense official spoke to a BBC reporter and said that the drone flew over the airport "putting innocent Iraqi lives at risk and [it] could [have] hit commercial flights".

Iranian President Vows Revenge For Death Of IRGC Officer In Tehran - Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi said on Monday that he has 'no doubt' that Iran will avenge the death of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officer Colonel Hassan Sayyad Khodaei, who was a member of the IRGC Quds Force in Syria, which he said was an act of 'terrorism'.

"I insist on the serious pursuit [of the assassins] by security officials, and I have no doubt that the blood of this great martyr will be avenged" he stated, speaking to reporters on Monday morning.

Raisi said that Iran's probe into the assassination would reveal that "global arrogance" was behind the "criminal act", saying "There is no doubt that the hand of global arrogance can be seen in this crime".

Senior Revolutionary Guard Member Assassinated In Iran - Colonel Hassan Sayad Khodayari, senior Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Quds Force member who had taken part in plotting the attacks of Jews and Israelis around the world has been assassinated by two gunmen on motorcycles in broad daylight in Tehran, the capital of Iran outside of his home. Read Full Article

Pentagon & CENTCOM Says Media Reports That US Refueling Aircraft Participated In Israel Iran-Strike Drill Inaccurate - The Pentagon and CENTCOM have both stated that media reports that had reported that U.S. refueling aircraft participated in Israel's "Chariots Of Fire" exercises were inaccurate, according to a CENTCOM spokesperson.

The Pentagon and CENTCOM have both stated that media reports that had reported that U.S. refueling aircraft participated in Israel's "Chariots Of Fire" exercises were inaccurate, according to a CENTCOM spokesperson.

The Israeli Chariots Of Fire exercise, which media reports have claimed U.S military involvement in, simulated a widescale strike on Iran, where the Israeli Air Force carried out a simulation of an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.

CENTCOM spokesperson Colonel Joe Buccino said that a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker had carried out a "dry refueling mission" with U.S. and Israeli jets, but that it was "not tied to" Israel's "Chariots of Fire" military exercise.

Buccino said that the fuel tankers simulated refueling two U.S. F-15s and four Israeli F-16s and that the timing was purely coincidental, saying "There is no direct U.S. military involvement in that exercise".

Pentagon spokesman Major Rob Lodewick also denied that the Department of Defense was "directly participating" in the Chariots of Fire exercise. "A small number of personnel from across U.S. Central Command are observing portions of the exercise" Lodewick stated.

Syria Reports 3 Soldiers Killed During Israeli Missile Strikes Near Damascus - There have been multiple reports by the Syrian media that three Syrian soldiers were killed after alleged Israeli Strikes near Damascus, Syria on Friday night said that Israel was to blame for the attacks that targeted Syrian army bases and Iranian militias in a Damascus suburb.

SANA and the Syrian Defense Ministry said that most of the missiles, which they said were launched from the Golan Heights were intercepted, though this is claimed after nearly every strike that occurs within Syria.

The three soldiers that were said to be killed are reported by local media to have been crew members of an air defense system.

Kann News stated that there was an attack in Damascus that resulted in "defense systems" being "activated". According to Kann, Hezbollah warehouses were targeted on the outskirts of the Syrian capital and there were interception attempts documented.

Explosions were reported at an airport, as well as in the city of Tartus.

Security Alert For U.S. Embassy In Dushanbe, Tajikistan - Event: The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe is closely monitoring the situation in Khorugh and Rushan, including reports of roadblocks along the Pamir highway and throughout Khorugh, large demonstrations, and several casualties. Mobile phone networks may become inoperable without notice.

U.S. government personnel travel to GBAO and within five (5) miles of the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border is limited to essential purposes only. Personal travel to these areas by U.S. government personnel is prohibited. The Embassy advises U.S. citizens to avoid non-essential travel to GBAO and along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border.

Actions to Take: Avoid non-essential travel to areas along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border. Avoid demonstrations and keep a low profile. Review your personal security plans. U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

Researchers Believe They Have Found Cause Of Gulf War Illness - Researchers believe that they have finally found the cause of Gulf War illness that made around 250,000 U.S. troops sick after almost 30 years of attempting to find the answer. Read Full Article

Russian Air Defenses Fire On Israeli Planes In Syria - SYRIA - Syria, Channel 13 news has reported that Russia , for the first time fired on Israeli aircraft in Syria using S-300 anti-aircraft missiles last week citing 'foreign publications'. Read Full Article

Journalist For Al-Jazeera News Killed During Israeli Counterterror Raid - Shireen Abu Akleh, a well known journalist for Al-Jazeera news was shot in the head during an Israeli counterterror raid in the West Bank by a live bullet. The Al-Jazeera broadcaster and the two reporters that were with her at the time have blamed Israeli forces for the death.

Initially the Israeli military put out the suggestion that she had been killed by stray gunfire from the Palestinians, but Israel's defense ministry Benny Gantz, stated on Wednesday that "we are trying to figure out exactly what happened. I don't have final conclusions".

He also said that he requested that the Palestinian medical team that carried out the autopsy to give them the bullet that was extracted from the body of the journalist. The Palestinian forensics institute head, Rayan al-Ali had stated that the bullet was deformed and that it could not be determined who fired it.

Abu Akleh had been shot while reporting on the Israeli military raid outside of the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank.

Ganz said "I am very sorry for what happened. Currently we do not know what was the direct cause of Shireen’s death. We are very decisive to have a full-scale investigation ... and we hope to get Palestinian cooperation on this issue".

ISIS Retaliates For Deaths Of Leaders By Murdering 20 Nigerian Christians - ISIS fighters in Nigeria have murdered 20 Christians in retaliation for the deaths of several of the group's leaders that occurred in the Middle East.

The murders of the Nigerian Christians were carried out by masked Daesh militants carrying knives and guns as they stood behind the Christians who were kneeling on the ground.

Syrian State Media Claims Israeli Missiles Killed Five People - Syrian state news agency SANA claims that Israeli missiles fired from Masyaf, in Hama targeted Syria, killing five people and injuring one person. IT also alleges that one of the people killed was a civilian.

SANA also claimed that Syrian air defenses intercepted and shot down several of the Israeli missiles that they claim were fired in their territory.

SANA stated, "The Israeli enemy carried out air strikes with a burst of missiles … targeting some points in the central region. The aggression resulted in the death of five martyrs".

Russia Redirecting Soldiers From Syria To Ukraine - Russia is redirecting its troops located in Syria, in the Middle East to eastern and southern Ukraine according to a report by The Moscow Times.

On April 16th, Russia signaled that they were going to be moving troops from Syria to Ukraine after Russia had suffered heavy losses during their invasion of the country which reportedly forced Russia not to rotate its 'Syrian' units.

The Moscow Times also notes that Turkey had barred Russia from flying aircraft to Syria from Turkish airspace until April 23rd which restricted Russia's options and forced Russia to relocate its forces in Donbas, Ukraine.

U.S. Embassy Baghdad and U.S. Consulate General Erbil - Message from the U.S. Embassy Baghdad and U.S. Consulate General Erbil regarding the attack on the oil refinery in the Iraqi Kurdistan region. "The United States condemns last night's attack on Iraq which resulted in damage to an oil refinery in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region".

"Attacks in Iraq, including on the energy sector, are an assault on the sovereignty of Iraq and hurt Iraqi citizens. The United States stands with the people of Iraq; we will continue to work with our Iraqi partners to ensure the security, stability, and sovereignty of the Iraqi state".

Six Rockets Targeted Erbil, Northern Iraq - Six missiles were fired at Erbil, Iraq. The rockets were reportedly fired from the Al-Hamdaniya district of the Nineveh Governorate in Northern Iraq.

Iraqi security forces said that the six missiles targeted the KAR Group oil refinery and caused a fire to erupt in one of the main oil tanks. They also said that the fire was brought under control.

An earlier report by the Kurdistan Directorate General of Counterterrorism had said that the missiles landed along the Great Zab riverbank in the Khabat district. They had said that there had been no injuries or material damage reported as a result of the airstrikes.

Syria Alleges More Israeli Airstrikes In Syria - Syrian news SANA has reported that Syria's air defenses have been activated in response to alleged Israeli airstrikes, saying "Our air defenses are confronting an Israeli aggression in the sky around Damascus".

SANA stated that a Syrian military source told them that Israeli aircraft had fired missiles from over northern Israel towards sites near Damascus, and claimed that Syrian air defenses intercepted most of the missiles.

The Jerusalem Post said that initial reports indicated that strikes had targeted Qudssaya, northwest of Damascus, and near the Damascus International Airport.

If confirmed, these strikes would be the third Israeli strike within Syrian territory in the last month. Two weeks ago Israeli airstrikes had targeted near Rakhlah and Qatana which is located southwest of Damascus according to Lebanese Mayadeen TV.

The Scientific Studies and Research Center in Jamraya was also targeted according to the Step News Agency. Nearly a week before that an Israeli airstrike targeted near Masyaf in northwest Syria during the daytime according to The Step news agency, who reported that the sites targeted belonged to pro-Iranian militias and scientific research locations in Masyaf.

Pakistan Attacked By Fighters In Afghanistan - A military outpost in Pakistan was attacked which left three military personnel dead. The assault happened on a military installation in the North Waziristan region, a mountainous area of Northwest Pakistan.

Militants in Afghanistan launched the assault on the Pakistani military outpost from across the border. A firefight ensued and three military personnel were killed according to the Pakistani army.

It is not yet clear which one of the militant groups in Afghanistan carried out the attack on the Pakistani military outpost. On April 16th however, Taliban authorities had summoned Pakistan's ambassador in protest of strikes in Afghanistan by Pakistani forces according to the Afghan foreign ministry.

Reuters had stated that on April 16th, a local Taliban official, as well as residents in the area had said 36 people were killed in air strikes by Pakistani aircraft which had entered into Afghan airspace. Pakistan however, denied carrying out any strikes at all.

A statement at the time was released by Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs quoting acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, "Military violations including those in Khost and Kunar must be prevented as such acts deteriorate relations ... allowing antagonists to misuse the situation leading to undesired consequences".

Mohammad Raes Helal, a local Taliban leader in Khost, Mawlawi in Afghanistan had said that two districts were bombed by Pakistani helicopters and that 36 people had been killed. This was denied by the Pakistani embassy. No official confirmation of the death toll had been made.

At Least 20 Casualties After Blast Hit Kunduz, Afghanistan - An explosion hit the Mawlawi Sikandar Khananqa mosque in the Kunduz province, Afghanistan, killing or wounding at least 20 people, according to the commander of the Kunduz province on Friday although some reports are saying between 30 and 40 people have been killed or wounded.

Qari Badri, the commander of Kunduz province spoke to Reuters and said that 20 people had been killed or wounded in the blast on the Sunni mosque.

It is not yet known who carried out the blast, but a few other blasts also recently occurred that ISIS claimed responsibility for, including one in Kunduz and another on a Shi'ite mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif the day before.

Israel Says They Struck An Underground Complex In Gaza Used To Produce Rocket Engines - The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has put out a statement saying that they have struck an underground complex in Gaza that is used to produce rocket engines, and that they hold Hamas responsible for terrorist activities coming from Gaza.

The IDF statement said, "In response to the 1st rocket attack on Israel tonight, we struck an underground complex in Gaza used to produce rocket engines. This will significantly impede rocket manufacturing capabilities in Gaza. We hold Hamas responsible for all terrorist activities emanating from Gaza".

Over A Dozen Rockets Fired Into Israel from Gaza - Over a dozen rockets were fired into Israel from the Gaza Strip hours after a rocket was fired at a home in Sderot, Israel. No one was in the home at the time the rocket hit, and only a fragment of the rocket is reported to have fallen in the yard in front of the building.

Multiple rocket salvos have been reported to have been fired. Israel hit Gaza twice on Thursday in response to the rocket fire by Palestinian militants.

ISIS Calls For A New Global Offensive To Avenge Terrorist Killed During U.S. Raid In Syria - ISIS is calling for a renewed global offensive' and asking its supporters to launch new attacks around the world to avenge ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Qurashi who blew himself up during a U.S. special operations raid in Syria back in February and said that they want to to take advantage of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

The renewed attacks are being called for by the new spokesman for ISIS, Abu-Umar al-Muhajir. During the special operations raid in Syria, Abu Ibrahim Al-Qurashi had detonated explosives, killing both himself and his family.

An audio clip has been released of the spokesman calling on all supporters to avenge the death of Abu Ibrahim Al-Qurashi. "We announced, with the help of God, a blessed battle to avenge the two sheikhs, Sheikh abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi al-Qurashi and Sheikh al-Muhajir abu Hamza al-Qurashi. Fight them, and God will chastise them at your hands" the audio clip says.

Voice of America news said that the spokesman also called on supporters to resume attacks in Europe in order to take advantage of "available opportunity" of "the crusaders fighting each other" in reference to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Muhajir also called on ISIS supporters to resume attacks on the nation of Israel and that they should "follow their path and arm themselves with weapons and carry out further attacks".

"These acts caused pain to the Jews and showed the world that there is a difference between those who fight and die for God and those who fight for empty political slogans" the spokesman stated.

US Base In Syria Infiltrated, Bombs Planted And US Service Members Injured - Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) has put out a statement saying that the U.S. base in eastern Syria had been infiltrated last week and a bomb was planted that injured 4 U.S. service personnel.

The attack was carried out on the Green Village base that the OIR had previously said had been hit with indirect fire weapons, but was actually an explosive device planted by one or more infiltrators.

"On April 7, Combined Joint Task Force – Inherent Resolve officials announced an indirect fire attack on Green Village in eastern Syria. Upon further investigation, OIR officials assess the explosions in Green Village were not the result of indirect fire but rather the deliberate placement of explosive charges by an unidentified individual(s) at an ammunition holding area and shower facility", the task force stated.

It is not yet clear who carried out the attacks on the base.

Iranian "Ghost Armada" Shipping Over 829,000 Barrels Of Illegal Oil To China Per Day - An Iranian "Ghost Armada" is shipping over 829,000 barrels of illegal oil to China per day which currently totals around 338,000 barrels of illegal oil, or $22 billion worth since January, 2021. Read Full Article

Oil Facilities In Saudi Arabia Hit By Houthi Missile - A Houthi missile has hit one or more Aramco oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, in the city of Jeddah, on Friday. Videos have been put out on social media of the oil facilities burning. The Yemeni Houthi group stated Friday that they will be putting out a statement on a large military operation 'deep in Saudi Arabia'.

MI5 Chief Says Afghanistan Breeding Ground For Terrorists Again- The British intelligence agency,#MI5 says that Afghanistan is once again becoming a breeding ground for Islamist terrorists, and said that extremists from Britain have already tried to travel to the country. Read Full Article

Saudi-Led Coalition In Yemen Says Attack Targeted Water Desalination Plant In Al-Shaqeeq - Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said that an attack targeted a water desalination plant in the Saudi city Al-Shaqeeq and Aramco's facility in Jazan.

The attacks resulted in material damage on civilian vehicles and homes but no casualties from the attacks have been reported, according to the Saudi-led coalition.

CENTCOM Commander Says Central Command Does Not Believe They Were The Targets In Iranian Missile Attack In Erbil, Iraq Over Weekend - General for the United States Central Command says that he does not believe the Iranian attack on Erbil, Iraq over the weekend was "against us" but that it was going "against other targets".

CENTCOM General McKenzie stated, "We do not believe the attack of this last weekend, the ballistic missiles, was actually targeted against us. We believe it was going against other targets".

Israeli Government Sites Have Crashed Due To Cyberattacks - *Breaking/Updated* A number of Israeli websites, including government sites have crashed as a result of cyberattacks, including the websites of the interior, health, justice and welfare ministries.

A number of Israeli websites, including government sites have crashed as a result of cyberattacks, including the websites of the interior, health, justice and welfare ministries.

This is reported to be the largest ever cyberattack ever carried out against Israel. No one has yet been able to determine who has carried it out, or why. NetBlocks has reported Significant disruptions registered on multiple network providers Bezeq and Cellcom. Israel's defense authorities and National Cyber Directorate have declared a state of emergency.

The Defense establishment and National Cyber Directorate has declared a state of emergency 'in order to study the extent of the damage' and determining whether or not the Israeli electric and water companies were also attacked.

Israeli Defense says that the cyberattacks targeted the .gov.il domain which is used for all government websites except for Defense related sites. The government database also uses the .gov.il extension.

Harretz news says that despite the cyberattacks, 'some of the websites can still be accessed via smartphone'.

Iran Claims Responsibility For Missile Attack Near US Consulate In Erbil - Iran has officially claimed responsibility for the missile attacks that hit near the U.S. consulate in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq Saturday night. On Sunday morning the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) confirmed launching precision-guided missiles at Erbil, Iraq. Read Full Article

Al Hadath Says Missiles That Targeted Erbil Were Launched From Iran In Response To Killing Of Leaders Of IRGC In Syria - The Al Hadath Arab news site reported that the missiles that targeted Erbil were launched from Iran, in response to the killing of leaders of Iran's Revolutionary Guard. Another report says the IRGC media stated the missiles targeted a 'secret Israeli base' in retaliation.

The Hadath stated, "sources: The missiles that targeted Erbil were launched from Iran, in response to the killing of leaders of the Revolutionary Guards in Syria".

War Correspondent for the New York Times Farnaz Fasshihi reported "Breaking news: Explosions rock Irbil, reports of ballistic missile attacks near US base. IRGC media saying missiles targeted "secret Israeli base" in retaliation for the two IRGC members killed in Syria by Israeli air-raid last week. Iraq PM confirms & condemns attacks".

Multiple Rockets Or Missiles Launched At US AirBase In Northern Iraq, Near Erbil - At least 12 missiles were were reported to have been fired toward the US airbase in northern Iraq, near Erbil. A few of the missiles are reported to have hit the building and were launched from Iran according to a U.S. Official.

Multiple rockets fell in Erbil, capital of the autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq on Sunday according to Erbil's governor. Missiles landed within the vicinity of the United States consulate according to Al Arabiya, who said that there was a 'series of explosions' that impacted the city following missile attacks citing Kurdish sources.

No casualties have been reported after the missiles struck Erbil according to the Kurdistan health minister. Al Arabiya cited Kurdish sources who said that the projectiles used in the attacks are reported to be Iran’s Fateh-110, according to Al Arabiya who cited Kurdish sources.

The Fateh-110 is an Iranian road-mobile single-stage solid-fueled surface-to-surface missile produced by Iran's Aerospace Industries Organization.

Suicide Bomber Hits Shiite Muslim Mosque In Peshawar Killing At Least 56 And Wounding 194 - A suicide bomber has hit a Shiite Muslim mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan killing at least 56 people and injuring 194, many of whom were critically injured. As of yet no one has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Many of the victims were hit with large amounts of shrapnel or debris and some had to have their limbs amputated.

According to the Peshaware Police Chief Muhammed Ejaz Khan, the attack began after someone began firing on police outisde the mosque, killing one policeman and wounding another. The gunman then ran into the mosque and detonated his suicide vest once inside, killing worshipers within the mosque.

The bomber had around 12 pounds of explosives strapped to his body according to Moazzam Jah Ansari, the top police official for the Khyber Pukhtunkhwa province. The device was also packed with ball bearings.

U.S. Central Command put out a statement saying "We condemn the horrific attack on a mosque in Peshawar in which many peaceful worshipers were killed or injured. Our sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims. The United States mourns in solidarity with Pakistan".

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Damascus Hits Positions In Cubas North Of Idlib - Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Damascus reportedly hit positions in Cubas, east of Idlib, with katyusha rockets according to Middle East News.

Rocket Sirens Reported To Be Going Off In Northern Israel And Air Defenses Reported Active Over Damascus - Rocket sirens reported to be going off in many places in Northern Israel, Galilee area and South Golan. Members of our intel team who live in Israel confirm the sirens. Israel Defense Forces has reported that sirens went off in the Galilee area in northern Israel. IDF states that a UAV crossed from Lebanon into Israeli airspace.

The IDF put out a tweet saying "A UAV crossed from Lebanon into Israeli airspace. Iron Dome interceptors were launched according to protocol and fighter jets were scrambled to patrol the area".

There are some reports that Israel carried out an airstrike on Damascus but these are yet unconfirmed. We will update this article when we have more information on what happened.

Israel Defense Forces has now put out a report stating "A short time ago, a UAV crossed into Israeli territory. As a result, the warning system and interception systems were activated. After a few minutes we have lost contact with it. The incident is being investigated. Return to normal status in civil defense A complete routine in the home front".

Israel Launches Surface To Surface Missiles From Golan Heights Targeting Damascus - *Breaking Story* Israel has reportedly launched an airstrike (Some conflicting reports from Syrian state news say surface to surface missiles) from the Golan Heights at 23:35 targeting a location south of Damascus Syria according to Syrian state media.

The missiles reportedly caused damage. Massive explosions had been heard in Damascus, Syria. Arab media stated that Israeli fighter jets attacked Khan al-Sheikh about 10km south of Damascus. The news agency says that Syrian air defenses were activated.

A few hours before the attack was reported there were multiple reports that an attack was expected within the next few hours.

One report stated that the explosions were caused by the bombing of one one of the Syrian (& Iranian militia) military barracks around the town of Zakia 'without any anti-aircraft treatment' according to 'Outposts'. This was an earlier report which conflicted with more credible sources so take with a grain of salt.

The Syrian army reported "around 11:30 p.m., the Israeli enemy launched an attack using a number of surface-to-surface missiles from the Golan Heights against targets south of Damascus. The attack caused damage to property".

A later report by Syrian news SAANA said that the 'surface to air' missiles were launched from the Golan Heights to a village 6km southof Damascus and caused 'extensive damage'. SAANA said that the airstrike targeted area AA.

Israel To Israelis In Ukraine: Come Home Before It's Too Late! - Israel has put out an announcement telling Israelis currently in Ukraine to 'take responsibility for your lives' and 'come home before it's too late' and while they still can.

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett put out the announcement on Sunday and said "Like the rest of the world, we are hoping that the tension will end without an escalation. But our first responsibility is to take care of our citizens, Israeli citizens".

"Come home. Don’t take unnecessary risks. Don’t wait till you badly want to come home but it has become impossible. Take responsibility for your lives. Leave Ukraine as fast as possible and come home.” he added.

Saudi-led Coalition Asked Civilians To Evacuate Yemeni Ministries In Sanaa Before Carrying Out Strikes On Houthi Targets - The Saudi-led coalition put out a message to all civilians and asked government institutions to evacuate them immediately from Yemeni ministries in Sanaa before the coalition began carrying out alleged strikes on Houthi targets in the Sanaa region.

United States Sends F-22 Fighter Jets To The UAE After Houthi Attacks - The United States has sent F-22 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday in response to the recent drone and missile attacks on the UAE by Iranian backed Houthi rebels.

The F-22 Raptors navigated to the Al-Dhafra Air Base in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The base in Al-Dhafra houses around 2,000 U.S. soldiers. It was at that base that Patriot missiles were launched to intercept attacks from the Houthi on the UAE in January which marked the first time the Patriot missile system during combat since 2003 during the U.S. invasion on Iraq.

Officials didn't give an exact number regarding how many F-22 Raptors were sent to the Abu Dhabi Air Base or the number of airmen that were sent with the aircraft due to 'operational security' according to Stripes. They did say that the unit was from the 1st Fighter Wing which is based at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia.

Lieutenant Genral Greg Guillot who is the commander of the United States Air Force's Mideast command stated "The Raptors' presence will bolster already strong partner nation defenses and puts destabilizing forces on notice that the U.S. and our partners are committed to enabling peace and stability in the region".

Iranian-backed Houthi had launched three attacks on the UAE in the month of January and vowed to carry out more attacks in the future on the country.

Biden Administration Considers Designating Houthi A Terrorist Organization.. Again - The Biden administration is considering designating the Houthis a terrorist organization... again, after having reversed Trump's decision to designate the Houthis a terrorist organization before he left office on January 19th, 2021. Read more

12 Injured In Iranian Backed Houthi Terrorist Drone Attack On Abha Airport - 12 civilians were injured during an Iranian backed Houthi drone strike on Abha, Saudi Arabia. In response, Saudi Arabia said that they would strike positions that the Houthis are launching drones from in Sanaa.

The 12 civilians that were injured: 4 Bangladeshis, 3 Nepalis, 2 Saudis, 1 Philippines, 1 Sri Lankan, 1 Indian.

The drone that was launched toward the Abha airport was intercepted and destroyed by Saudi Air Defense. The Iranian backed Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack.

Iran Weeks Away From Having Enough Material For Nuclear Bomb - U.S. officials have told senators that Iran could manufacture enough material for a nuclear bomb in 'weeks' if the country decides that it wants one.

Senator Chris Murphy, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's Middle East panel told Politico "I see no way to stop Iran’s progress other than reentering this deal. And I left the briefing more certain than ever that we better be serious about trying to get back into an agreement".

US State Department Approves Possible Sale Of Guided Missile Systems To Jordan For $70 Million - *Based On Translation* Defense Arabia news reported that the U.S. State Department has announced the approval of the 'possible' sale of $70 for guided missile systems to Jordan.

Defense Arabia said that the State Department includes the purchase of 114 guided missiles with a single-explosive multiple launch system, and 114 low-range training missiles, in addition to support equipment, training and technical and logistical support services.

The Defense Arabia news site quoted the Director of the Middle East Center for Studies, Brigadier General Hisham Jaber as saying that "this is not the first time that the United States has supplied Jordan with weapons, and the indication of this particular time is that the Biden administration is taking advantage of the situation in the region".

The news site also said a few days ago the US State Department revealed that it had agreed to sell F-16s to Jordan, with full funding from the US government, in a deal with a non-final value of $4.21 billion, funded by the Foreign Ministry Financing grant as part of strengthening a 'vital partner' to the United States.

Iran Unveils Strategic Missile With Over 900 Mile Range Already In Use - *UPDATED INFO* Iran has unveiled the Kheibarshekan missile, a missile that they say is 'already in use' that has a 1,450 kilometer (over 900 mile) range with 'pinpoint accuracy' and propelled with solid fuel and capable of penetrating into missile shields with high maneuverability during the landing stage according to the Jerusalem Post and Tasnim News Agency.

Tasnim News Agency stated that the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has manufactured a 'strategic missile' that will soon be unveiled. Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh said that the missile was manufactured 'a long time ago' and has already been in service for combat operations. It has a 'high agility' and 'high velocity'.

In 2018, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei pushed to boost Iran's weapon capabilities. "Without a moment of hesitation, the country must move to acquire whatever is necessary for defense, even if the whole world is opposed to it" the Leader had stated.

Although the Tasnim News Agency only reported that the missile 'would soon be unveiled' the Jerusalem Post put out a report also referencing Tasnim's report, except in the JP report the missile's range is reported to be 1,450 kilometers (roughly 900 miles).

Syrian State Media Reports Syrian Soldier Killed And Others Wounded During Overnight Israeli Airstrikes - Syrian state media has reported that a Syrian soldier was killed and others were wounded during the alleged overnight Israeli airstrikes.

Syrian State Media Reports Syrian Soldier Killed And Others Wounded During Overnight Israeli Airstrikes - Syrian state media has reported that a Syrian soldier was killed and others were wounded during the alleged overnight Israeli airstrikes.

The statement put out by Israel regarding the airstrike is as follows from the IDF: "Following the launch of an anti-aircraft missile earlier tonight, the IDF attacked TKA targets in Syria, among the targets attacked: a Syrian radar, and anti-aircraft batteries that fired missiles at Air Force aircraft. The IDF will continue to protect the skies of the State of Israel and its security".

Sirens Sounding In Northern Israel With Reports Of - Sirens are sounding in And near Umm Al-Fahm, Northern Israel after an alleged Israeli airstrike. Syrian state news agency SANA confirmed that their air defenses were activated over Damascus after airstrikes were allegedly carried out by Israel. The Israel Defense Forces put out a statement saying "Sirens sounded a short while ago in Umm Al-Fahm and the area of Samaria after an anti-aircraft missile was launched from Syria and exploded mid-air. No interception was performed" but did not mention any airstrike in Damascus, Syria.

*UPDATE* The IDF has put out the following statement (Translated to English): "Following the launch of an anti-aircraft missile earlier tonight, the IDF attacked TKA targets in Syria, among the targets attacked: a Syrian radar, and anti-aircraft batteries that fired missiles at Air Force aircraft. The IDF will continue to protect the skies of the State of Israel and its security".

Government Report Indicates As Many AS 9,000 Americans Left In Afghanistan - A new report by the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations released an exhaustive report in February, 2022 about the evacuation from Afghanistan on August 31st, 2021 indicates that 9,000 of Americans were left behind in Afghanistan, as opposed to the estimate of 100 to 150 that had been released to the public. Read more

CONFIRMED: Hundreds Of ISIS Fighters Escaped Ghuwayran Prison - It has now been confirmed that 'hundreds of ISIS fighters' escaped the Ghuwayran prison. Many fled into Turkey and faction-held areas and others fled to SDF-held areas and are now in hiding.

The 'Syrian Observatory For Human Rights' reported "some of them have fled to Turkey and some of them fled to areas controlled by factions operation room “Euphrates Shield” in the eastern and northeastern countryside of Aleppo, some of them are hidden in autonomous administration-held areas in Al-Hasakah, Al-Raqqa, Deir Ezzor and Manbij in Aleppo countryside", some of which were arrested by military forces during 'security campaigns'.

Security forces allegedly arrested one smuggler and three ISIS escapees in Hiesha village in Ain Issa, north of Al-Raqqa on February 3rd as they were staying with the smuggler who they paid $4,000 USD per person to smuggle them into Turkey.

Two women were also arrested working in the 'Civil Administration' as they attempted to flee to Turkey to meet up with their husbands who had just escaped from the Al-Sina'a prison. The women were released less than 24 hours after they were arrested however.

Unclassified Attack On US Forces At Hamid Karzai International Airport - Unclassified report on U.S. Forces at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan showing the events that occurred at the airport between August 10th, 2021 to August 31st, 2021. Read more

Afghanistan Evacuation Report Released February 2022 - Full report from the U.S. Department of Defense regarding the US raid on Northern Syria and elimination of ISIS leader. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said today that the United States and its citizens are safer after the death of the leader of ISIS in northwest Syria. Read more

Afghanistan Evacuation Report Released February 2022 - The United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations put out a report on February, 2022 regarding the Afghanistan evacuation that was concluded on August 31st, 2021. The report indicates that thousands of Americans were left behind in Afghanistan, as opposed to the estimate of 100 to 150 that had been released to the public. Read more

US Military Operation In Syria A Complete Success According To Pentagon - More details have been given about the mission in northern Syria. The Pentagon has put out a statement saying that the operation that was carried out in Northwest Syria to eliminate or capture Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi who the Pentagon says is the leader of ISIS was a complete success, but stated that the terrorist blew up a bomb that killed civilians, including his family. Read more

PENTAGON: US Military Carries Out 'Successful' Counterterrorism Mission In Syria - The Pentagon has said that the U.S. Military has carried out a 'successful' counterterrorism mission in northwest Syria, but did not provide much in the way of details, though earlier reports of the raid piece together what happened. Read more

CENTCOM - We Should Expect A Resurgence Of ISIS - A CENTCOM commander has stated that we should expect a resurgence of the Islamic State (ISIS) as a result of the ISIS fighters that were released by the Taliban while they took over Afghanistan

Marine General Frank McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command has stated that it's not yet clear how strongly the Taliban will hunt down and eliminate ISIS fighters after having carried out attacks on the Taliban in the region.

McKensie said that ISIS was 'reinvigorated' after the Taliban released a great many of their fighters, along with Al Qaida terrorists from Afghan prisons in August when the Taliban took over the country.

"So certainly we should expect a resurgent ISIS. It would be very surprising if that weren’t the case" he stated. "It remains to be seen that the Taliban are going to be able to take effective action against them".

The New York Times had also put out a report saying "The evidence of a resurgence of the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq is mounting by the day, nearly three years after the militants lost the last patch of territory of their so-called caliphate, which once stretched across vast parts of the two countries".

"The fact that ISIS was able to mount these coordinated and sophisticated attacks in recent days shows that what had been believed to be disparate sleeper cells are re-emerging as a more serious threat" the Times stated.

CONFIRMED - U.S. Led Raid In Syria Targets Jihadist With Many Civilian Casualties - Reports earlier of U.S. gunship helicopters firing on targets in Idlib Syria have been confirmed. There has been a U.S. led raid in northern Syria in the town of Atmeh, Idlib that resulted in several civilian casualties and leaving at least 12 dead.

The raid was carried out at around midnight and targeted a suspected Jihadist affiliated with the al Qaeda terrorist organization. One resident living in Atmeh told Reuters that at least 12 people had been killed in the densely populated area that is located near the Turkish border where thousands of displaced Syrians currently reside in improvised camps and housing that is over capacity.

Residents in the area said that they heard heavy gunfire while the raid was taking place and videos making the rounds on social media also allegedly captured the sound of heavy gunfire from gunships during the operation.

There are reports that the operation lasted several hours and the missile was deemed 'successful' afterword. The suspect was with his family at the time the raid was carried out according to Reuters.

Reports Of U.S. Gunship Helicopters Firing On Target In Idlib - There are currently unconfirmed reports of many U.S. Gunship helicopters flying around Idlib and Afrin Syria. Also reports of gunships firing on a target in Idlib, Syria.

Reports say that U.S. helicopter gunships are firing on a target in the Jinderes area of Afrin. The reports say that it is a possible SOF raid targeting Tauqir Sharif, a former UK citizen in the Atmeh area of Idlib.

Kurdish journalist from Syria Hoshang Hasan reported that local sources told him the helicopters made an air drop in the area between Deir Ballut and Atme, north of Idlib. He also reported that the helicopters landed in Lavarj factory near Kobani and that many jets and drones are flying over Idlib and Afrin at the moment .

UAE Ministry Of Defense Reports Interception Of 3 Hostile Drones - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reported that they have intercepted three hostile drones that penetrated its airspace. United States says they are sending fighters and the USS Cole for joint patrols with UAE.

The UAE Ministry of Defense posted the following statement (translated from arabic) "The Ministry of Defense announces the interception and destruction of 3 hostile drones that penetrated the state’s airspace at dawn today 2/2/2022 far from populated areas, and the ministry confirmed that it is ready and ready to deal with any threats, and that it takes all necessary measures to protect the state from any assault".

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin spoke with Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Zayed of the UAE to condemn the attacks by the Houthi and stated that the United States will deploy 5th Gen fighters to the region and send the USS Cole to conduct a joint patrol.

Austin's statement earlier said "I spoke with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince @MohamedBinZayed of the UAE to condemn recent Houthi attacks. To support the UAE against these threats, I will deploy 5th Gen Fighters to the region and send the USS Cole to conduct a joint patrol with the UAE Navy and a port call to Abu Dhabi".

Conflicting Reports Of Rockets Fired Baghdad International Airport - Conflicting reports of a rocket attack on the Baghdad International Airport Wednesday morning. Some reports say that the reports are false, and that the sirens that sounded were a part of a test that was being carried out. Other reports say that there were in fact missiles fired at the airport, damaging multiple aircraft. Photos are circulating social media of aircraft allegedly at the airport that were hit with missile fire.

Israel Will Have Lasers To Shoot Down Rockets Within A Year - Israel says that they will have the technology to shoot down rockets, drones and other threats with lasers within a year, and will surround themselves with a defensive 'laser wall'.

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated during a speech that Israel will surround itself with a defensive 'laser wall' with new missile interception technology that should be ready within a year's time.

According to Bennett, the IDF will start to use the laser interception system within the next year. Experimentally at first and then operationally, starting out in the nation's South.

This will allow us, in the medium to long term, to surround Israel with a laser wall that will defend us from missiles, rockets, UAVs and other threats that will essentially take away the strongest card our enemies have against us" Bennett stated.

Bennett said that at the moment, a terrorist can shoot a rocket at Israel that costs hundreds of dollars to manufacture, while at the same time the Iron Dome missile battery costs tens of thousands of dollars.

"This equation doesn’t make sense. It allows [terrorists] to launch more and more Kassams and for us to shed many millions on a ‘lightning strike’ and billions during a campaign. We decided to break the equation, and it will be broken in only a few years" he stated.

Pentagon: US Responded To Inbound Missile Threat On UAE - Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby stated that early this morning US military personnel had responded to the inbound missile threat on the UAE which involved the activation of the Patriot missile batteries.

Kirby said during a statement "Earlier this morning, US military personnel responded to an inbound missile threat on the #UAE - This involved the activation of Patriot missile batteries...there were no injuries or casualties".

Russian Army Disrupts GPS Systems In Israeli Airspace - The Russian army is reportedly disrupting GPS signals with electromagnetic waves in Latakia as well as Ben Gurion Airport, the main airport in Israel according to KAAN news. (This report is based on a translation of the KAAN article originally published in Hebrew). Read more

Confirmed Reports Of Israeli Airstrike In Damascus - CURRENT STATUS: Confirmed, developing story. There are currently confirmed reports of Israeli warplanes carrying out an alleged airstrike over Damascus hours after the Iranian backed Houthis launched a ballistic missile at Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Syrian air defenses allegedly intercepted Israeli missiles targeting the capital of Damascus according to Syrian state news early on Monday who cited a source in the Syrian military.

The source stated that the missile interceptions resulted in some material damage. The missiles were fired from the direction of Riyaq, a town in Lebanon east of Beirut according to Syrian state news SANA.

Independent flight trackers reported cargo flights on airlines that are used to transport Iranian weapons had crossed back and forth between Iran and Syria in the last few weeks.

UAE Destroys Al-Jawf Launch Platform Used To Target Abu Dhabi - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defense has announced that they have destroyed the ballistic missile launch platform that was used to target Al-Jawf today.

"The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defense in the UAE announces the destruction of the platform and launch site of the ballistic missile that was launched from Al-Jawf at 0050 Emirates time Monday 31/1/2022, noting that the missile had been intercepted at 0020 by our air defenses.".

A video of the destruction of the platform has been posted on our social media channels. Follow us on social media to view the video that the UAE Ministry of Defense posted.

Confirmed Reports Of UAE Air Defenses Engaging Targets Over Abu Dhabi - There have been multiple confirmed reports of United Arab Emirates (UAE) air defenses engaging targets over Abu Dhabi.

The Ministry of Defense for the United Arab Emirates has put out the following statement, "The Ministry of Defense announces the interception and destruction of a ballistic missile launched towards the UAE".

"On Monday, the Ministry of Defense announced that its air defense had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi terrorist group towards the country. The attack did not result in any losses, as the remnants of the ballistic missile fell outside the populated areas".

At Least 6 Rockets Launched At Baghdad International Airport - At least six rockets have been launched at Baghdad's International Airport which targeted the U.S. Army's Victory Base according to several news outlets who reported it Friday morning.

Iraqi air defenses reportedly also shot down a drone around the area. A civilian aircraft that was parked also reportedly had minor damage.

Two rockets were reportedly intercepted. The rockets that were not intercepted by the anti-rocket C-RAM system are reported to have hit the runway and areas close to the civilian side of the airport.

5 Dead, 34 Injured In Houthi Missile Attack On Marib, Yemen - At least five people have been killed and 34 have been injured in a Houthi missile strike on Marib city in Yemen according to the state news agency SABA on Friday.

One resident told the Jerusalem Post that a missile had fallen next to a military building in al-Matar.

Missile strikes have been on the increase by both the Iranian backed Houthi, as well as the Saudi led coalition fighting the Houthis.

U.S. Air Force Intervened In UAE Missile Attack - The U.S. Air Force says that it intervened during the missile attack on the United Arab Emirates.

The U.S. Air Force put out a statement saying, "U.S military forces successfully reacted to multiple inbound threats during an attack near Abu Dhabi".

Brigadiere General Andrew Clark, commander of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing stated, "U.S. forces at Al Dhafra stand with the U.A.E. and our coalition partners across the region".

"We have a strong partnership with the Emiratis and will continue working together to support our mutual interests" he added.

Houthi Missiles Fired Over UAE & Saudi Arabia. Houthi Warns Of Further Strikes - UAE - Houthi ballistic missiles were fired over Abu Dhabi in the UAE as well as a number of places in Saudi Arabia.

*BREAKING* Explosions In Abu Dhabi, UAE Reported - Multiple large explosions and possible missile interceptions have been reported in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Aircraft approaching UAE appear to have been put on hold according to aircraft monitoring software.

Videos posted on social media allegedly show air defense systems in Abu Dhabi intercepting missiles.

UAE just recently reported that they have banned drones from flying into UAE airspace.

Near Total Blackout In Yemen For Fourth Day After Airstrikes - Yemen has been in near total blackout for four days now after an airstrike on the telecom building in Hudaydah. Read more

Massive Explosion Near Al-Hasakah Prison, Fighting In Streets - There has been a massive explosion near the Al-Hasakah prison and fighting in the streets as ISIS fighters clash with SDF fighters. ISIS appears to be in control of parts of the prison now.

ISIS militants have reportedly captured SDF fighters. Clashes and intense fighting continues for the third day and Asayish have been forced to cut off all roads with civilians fleeing.

New airstrikes have been reported to have been carried out targeting ISIS terrorists around the Ghweran prison. Dozens of ISIS jihadists have escaped.

U.S. Representative Concerned By ISIS Attacks In Iraq And Syria - U.S. representative Michael McCaul says that he is very concerned by the attacks in Iraq and Syria and that the U.S. must continue to support our partners to ensure the defeat of the caliphate.

McCaul said "I am very concerned by the #ISIS attacks in #Iraq & #Syria and am continuing to monitor the situation. The U.S. must continue to support our partners to ensure the enduring defeat of the caliphate, including the repatriation of foreign fighters, women, & children".

Attack On al-Sina'ah Prison In Al-Hasakah, Syria - There has been another attack on the al-Sina'a prison in Al-Hasakah, Syria by ISIS fighters. SDF fighters stormed the prison. Clashes still ongling.

North Press quoted a security source who said that six ISIS militants who attempted to escape the al-Sina'a prison were captured and arrested.

SDF forces are reported to have stormed the prison at 4:00pm from more than one axis with heavy air cover and ground support from US coalition forces.

SDF media has reported 17 fighters of the SDF and Asayish were killed in the attack. Violent clashes are reportedly still taking place around the prison.

Pentagon: U.S. Has Carried Out Airstrikes Against Isis - According to the Pentagon, the U.S. military has carried out airstrikes against ISIS in support of the Syrian Democratic Forces as they battled an ISIS prison break.

"We have provided some airstrikes to support [SDF] as they deal with this particular prison break" Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said to reporters.

The airstrikes were in response to ISIS carrying out its largest attack in three years. Over 100 ISIS militants attacked the main prison that was holding terrorist suspects which led to a 24 hour long battle with U.S. backed Kurdish forces.

Dozens were killed during the ensuing 24 hour battle between ISIS militants and Kurdish forces.

There was another incident in Iraq where gunmen attacked an Iraqi army barracks North of Baghdad at dawn while the Iraqi soldiers were still sleeping inside, killing 11 Iraqi soldiers.

According to the Military Times, these renewed attacks suggest that ISIS militants have been revitalized in the region.

The attack that happened in Iraq targeted the Gweiran Prison in the city of Hassakeh. It is one of the largest prisons run by U.S. backed Syrian Kirdish forces that hold suspected ISIS terrorists.

Mazloum, Abadi, commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, or SDF said that ISIS mobilized 'most of its sleeper cells' in order to carry out the jailbreak at the Gweiran Prison.

The fighters were armed with heavy machine guns and vehicles that were strapped with explosives and were setting out to free their comrades according to one source.

The source stated that the SDF had cordoned off the area and so far had captured 104 escapees but said that the total number that had broken out hasn't yet been determined.

He said that seven Kirdish fighters were killed and at least 28 of the attackers were killed in the fighting. SDF forces were able to repel the attack on Friday.

Regarding the attack on the Iraqi barracks, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi has vowed that the attack 'will not go without decisive punishment" and said that the Iraqi military had a duty 'to prevent the repeat of these violations and to hunt down the terrorists'.

Air Strike On Yemen Detention Centers Kill Several People - An airstrike carried out by the Saudi coalition on a Yemen detention center has killed several people.

According to Reuters, rescue workers were still pulling bodies out of the building's rubble about midday after the dawn airstrike. It is not clear yet how many people have been killed in the strike.

The Houthi operated Al Masirah television station claims that tens of people have been killed and injured in the airstrike on the facility in Northern Yemen.

Islamic State Gunmen Attacks Iraqi Army Barracks, Kills 11 Soldiers - Islamic State gunman have attacked an Iraqi army barracks north of Baghdad, Iraq killing 11 soldiers as they were sleeping according to Iraqi officials.

Officials said that the attack on the barracks occured in the Al-Azim district which is north of Baqouba in the province of Diyala.

Officials who spoke to AP News said that the Islamic State militants broke into the barracks at around 3 a.m. local time and shot the soldiers dead while they slept.

Taliban Announces National Suicide Brigade - The Taliban has announced that they are creating a national suicide brigade, adding suicide bombers as part of the national army of Afghanistan.

The "martyrdom brigades" will be 'under the control of the ministry of defense and will be used for special operations' according to Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid.

The chairwoman of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission has called this 'horrific and appalling' and condemned the action.

Complete Internet Blackout In Yemen After Airstrike On Telecom Building - Netblocks is currently reporting a complete and ongoing internet blackout in Yemen after an airstrike on the telecom building in Hudaydah.

Real-time network data show that the blackout of the leading internet provider is ongoing.

Russia, China And Iran Warships Navigating To Middle East For Drills - Warships from Russia, China and Iran are all navigating to the Middle East for joint naval drills in the Persian Gulf. Syria, India and Venezuela will also be participating in the drills.

The Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet put out an announcement that Russian warships had arrived at the Iranian port of Chahnbehar, where they said they would 'take part in a planned conference on conducting a joint naval exercise of warships of Russia, Iran and China'.

The Russian warships include: Slava class guided missile cruiser Varyag, destroyer and anti-submarine warfare ship Admiral Tributs and the sea tanker Boris Butoma.

The three countries have dubbed the drills CHIRU. According to the Russian ambassador to Iran Levan Dzhagaryan, Syria, India and Venezuela would also be participating in the drills.

Dzhagaryan told Russian State news Sputnik that the drills would be focusing on 'ensuring international shipping safety' and 'combating piracy'.

'Piracy' is no doubt meant as an ambiguous term in light of the fact that Iran sees American seizures of Iranian cargo ships as an act of 'piracy', along with sabotage attacks by Israel.

Lebanon Launches Rocket Toward Israel - The Lebanese media has reported that a single rocket has been launched from Lebanon towards Israel. It is not currently known who launched the rocket.

There are reports however that the IDF is not aware of any rockets being launched from Lebanon toward Israel.

Iraq-Turkey Oil Pipeline Halted After Large Explosion And Fire - The Iraqi-Turkey oil pipeline has reportedly been halted after a large explosion after which a fire broke out according to a statement put out by the Turkish state-owned operator Botas.

The pipeline explosion has halted around 110,000 barrels of oil per day for the Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline.

Saudi Led Coalition Begins Bombing Yemen Capital After Attacks On UAE - The Saudi Arabian led coalition has announced that they have started bombing the Yemen capital Sana'a after Houthi drones carried out attacks on the UAE, killing three civilians as well as an attack on Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabian F-15 and Emirati F-16 aircraft began bombing a number of Houthi targets, including their Headquarters in Yemen's capital, Sana'a in response to both the attack on UAE, as well as eight suicide bombers that were reportedly launched by the Houthis towards targets in Saudi Arabia.

White House Responds To Houthi Attack On UAE - The White House has responded to the Houthi drone attack on the UAE strongly condemning the 'terrorist attack' in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates which killed three civilians after the Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack.

The Statement by the White House said "The United States strongly condemns today's terrorist attack in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, which killed three innocent civilians".

"The Houthis have claimed responsibility for this attack, and we will work with the UAE and international partners to hold them accountable. Our commitment to the security of the UAE is unwavering and we stand beside our Emirati partners against all threats to their territory"."

Afghanistan Earthquake Death Toll Rises To 26 - The 5.6 magnitude earthquake death toll in the Qadis district of Badghis, Afghanistan has risen from 12 to 26. The earthquake is reported to have caused a massive landslide.

Iran Threatens US Over Nuclear Deal - Iran has made threats regarding the nuclear deal, saying that they advise the Secretary of State to do all he can to make plan A work because plan B 'won't be interesting to any country'.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman stated during a press briefing "I advise US Secretary of State @SecBlinken to do all he can to make Plan A work, because Plan B won't be interesting to any country. Every country has its own Plan B, and ours may not be much interesting to them".

5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Kills At Least 12 In Afghanistan - A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has reportedly killed at least 12 people in Western Afghanistan Monday including women and children. Several other people are reported to have been wounded during the earthquake.

UAE Says 3 Killed When When Fuel Trucks Exploded After Houthi Drone Attack - The UAE says that three people were killed and six people were wounded when three fuel trucks exploded after 3 Houthi drones attacked. A fire also broke out near the Abu Dhabi airport.

Iran Backed Houthis Attack UAE With Drones - Iranian backed Houthis have reportedly attacked UAE with drone strikes causing multiple tankers to explode.

Three tankers carrying fuel are reported to have exploded in an industrial area in Abu Dhabi, UAE after the Houthis say they launched an attack on the region.

Two explosions have been reported in the Emirates. The first near ADNOC's tanks and the second explosion occurred at the Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Aerial footage shows a large pillar of smoke rising into the sky from Abu Dhabi in the UAE. Multiple drones are reported to have been used in the attack.

Multiple Explosions Reported In Baghdad - *Developing* Multiple blasts have been reported in Karrada, Baghdad in Iraq. The cause of the explosions are currently unknown.

Drone Attack On U.S. Balad Air Base In Saladin Province - The Iraqi military has reported a drone attack on the U.S. Balad Air Base in Saladin early Saturday.

*Update* the two explosions were reportedly grenade attacks on two Kurdish banks, one of the banks being located in AlWathiq Square and the other at the Cihan Bank, near the National Theater, and in front of the AlHussein Military Hospital.

The Iraqi military stated that they noticed three drones approach the southern perimeter of the Balad Air Base at dawn on Saturday.

The Iraqi military stated that they 'opened fire on the drones' and prevented an attack on the base.

There have been no casualties reported from the attack. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

The Iraqi Security Information Center confirmed the attack on the Balad Air Base stating "This morning, three drones approached the southern side of Balad Air Base in Salah al-Din province. The drones were visible to the naked eye, and the guards on the watchtowers spotted them, and when they were convinced that the drones were hostile, they fired at them, causing the drones to leave the area".

Iran Believed To Be Behind Recent Attacks On U.S. Troops In Syria - Iran is suspected to be behind the recent attacks on U.S. troops and bases in Syria.

U.S. Troops came under fire at least three times since the start of the year, including the January 6th attack on Green Village where a few rounds made its way into the inside of the military base and did minor damage.

Army Major General John W. Brennan Jr, commander of Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve said that the attacks pose a 'serious threat' to surrounding civilians.

"The Coalition reserves the right to defend itself and partner forces against any threat, and will continue to do everything within its power to protect those forces" General Brennan said in a statement.

"Our Coalition continues to see threats against our forces in Iraq and Syria by militia groups that are backed by Iran. These attacks are a dangerous distraction from our Coalition’s shared mission to advise, assist and enable partner forces to maintain the enduring defeat of Daesh [Islamic state]".

Woman And Child Injured In Baghdad Rocket Attack - The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has put out a statement saying that a woman and child was injured during the rocket attack on the embassy.

The statement by the embassy was as follows: "The U.S. Embassy compound was attacked this evening by terrorist groups attempting to undermine Iraq’s security, sovereignty and international relations".

"We have long said that these sorts of reprehensible attacks are an assault not just on diplomatic facilities, but on the sovereignty of Iraq itself".

Iran Launched Solid Fuel Rocket Into Space - Iran's official IRNA news agency reported on Thursday that the country launched a solid fuel satellite carrier rocket into space for the first time ever.

Iranian General Amirali Hajizadeh, who is chief of the aerospace unit stated that the test was successful according to the IRNA news agency on Thursday.

The General said that the satellite carrier was created using a composite material instead of metal which he stated is more 'cost efficient'.

Composites however, according to AP News is more expensive to manufacture, but allows a rocket to carry a heavier payload into space.

A solid fueled rocket rather than a liquid fueled rocket is also usually used for ballistic missile systems.

Reports Of Rocket Attack On US Embassy In Baghdad - There are confirmed reports of a rocket attack being carried out on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad in the Green Zone. At least two Katyusha rockets were fired at the U.S. Embassy.

Videos on social media show the US embassy's C-RAM being activated and intercepting multiple enemy rockets being shot at the embassy.

Two rockets were reported to have been intercepted by the C-RAM system, while a third reportedly hit a street in Baghdad according to one of the videos that reportedly captured the event.

Ain Al-Assad Airbase Housing US Troops Now Under Attack By Rockets - The Ain Al-Assad airbase in western Iraq is now reportedly under fire from rockets. C-RAM Base air defenses are engaging the rockets.

U.S. Led Coalition Conducts 3 More Airstrikes In Syria - The US led coalition has conducted three more airstrikes around Green Village, Deir Ezzur, Syria.

The airstrikes targeted more rocket launch sites that were reportedly pointing toward a U.S. base in Green Village and were seen as 'self defense'.

Katyusha Rocket Hits Iraqi Military Base Hosting US Troops - A Katyusha rocket reportedly hit a military base at Baghdad's international airport hosting US troops.

No damages or casualties have been reported as a result of the rocket attack

An Iraqi military statement said that a rocket launcher with a single rocket was found in a residential district in Western Baghdad.

US Military Coalition Hits Syrian Missile Launch Sites - The US military coalition in Syria hit short-ranged rocket sites in Syria which were believed to have the purpose of attacking an installation used by US forces.

While Syrian officials say the attacks were carried out by US troops, the coalition did not specify who exactly carried out the attack and did not give many details.

The US Coalition stated that the missile sites "posed an imminent threat in the vicinity of Green Village, Syria" and the attack was deemed as self defense.

Green Village is east of the Euphrates River and is a military installation used by a few hundred U.S. troops stationed in Syria.

Pentagon Spokesman John Kirby stated that airstrikes were not the method that was used to destroy the missile sites but did not go into details as to what was used to destroy them.

"One of the reasons these sites were hit was we had reason to believe that they were going to be used as launch sites for attacks on Green Village,” Kirby said. “So clearly our men and women remain in harm's way and we have to take that threat very seriously and we always have the right of self defense" Kirby stated.

Kirby stated that he was unable to comment on which group had the intention of using the rocket sites but commented on two recent attacks on US military bases in Iraq where drones strapped with explosives were shot down before they could reach their intended targets.

Regarding the two drone attack,s Kirby said that the United States has not been able to determine who was behind them, but stated "these kinds of attacks are very much in keeping with the kind of attacks we've seen from Iran-backed militias in Iraq and in Syria, and so obviously our working-level assumption is that such groups were responsible for these".

US Military Base In Baghdad Under Rocket Attack - A US Military base at the Baghdad airport has reportedly shot down two drones with a C-RAM anti missile system. The drones had the words 'Soleimani's revenge' and 'revenge operations for our leaders' written on them.

All drones were reportedly shot down by the U.S. C-RAM systems. There have been no reports of casualties from the improvised cruise missile attack.

Initial reports stated that improvised cruise missiles were fired at the base, but these reports could not be verified while an attack by drones has been verified.

Israeli News Site Hacked With Picture Of Rocket Attack, Evidence Points To Iran - The Jerusalem Post website was hacked and replaced with a photo of a rocket coming out of a ring, similar to the ring worn by top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani with the message "We are close to you where you do not think about it".

The Jerusalem Post tweeted "We are aware of the apparent hacking of our website, alongside a direct threat of Israel. We are working to resolve the issue & thank readers for your patience and understanding".

Two weeks prior, a Twitter account with the handle @iraninarabic_ir in Arabic that is known to be associated with Iran had tweeted an image that threatens to destroy Israel in 2022.

The Twitter account posted an image of the nation of Israel built with nails and matches, along with a book of matches and reads "Ballistic Matchstick" in both Hebrew and English along with an Iranian flag. The text also reads "Just try and you will see".

That threat came only days after Iranian newspaper "Tehran Times" posted an image marking all of Iran's alleged targets in Israel with the caption "Just one wrong move".

IDF Responds To Rockets With Surgical Strikes On Gaza, Anti Aircraft Missiles Fired At Israeli Helicopters - The IDF has responded to the rocket attack from Gaza with surgical strikes within Gaza on Hamas rocket launch locations and anti-aircraft missiles were fired on Israeli helicopters.

Terrorists in the Gaza Strip fired at Israeli helicopters with shoulder launched anti-aircraft missiles during the surgical strikes carried out by the IDF on Hamas missile launch sites.

During the Israeli operation the Hamas launched two SAM-7 anti-aircraft missiles at the Israeli helicopters west of Gaza City according to Palestinian media which was confirmed by the IDF.

The IDF stated that the missiles missed their intended targets and did not cause any injuries or property damage.

Two Rockets Fired From Gaza Strip Into Mediterranean Sea - Two rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip, which is run by the terrorist organization Hamas and fell into the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Central Israel.

An IDF spokesperson said in a statement, "Earlier this morning, two rocket launches were identified from the Gaza Strip toward the Mediterranean. The rockets fell off the coast of the Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area. According to protocol, no sirens were sounded and no interception took place".

Reports indicate that one rocket fell near Tel Aviv and the other fell to te south of the city of Palmachim.

No injuries or damages from the rockets have been reported but smoke was seen billowing off the coast.

Rocket Attack On US Base In Koniko, Syria Oil Field - Multiple reports of a rocket attack on a US base in the Koniko, Syria oil field.

At least three rockets were reportedly fired at the US base in Deir Ez-Zor from the direction of the Iraqi border targeting the base according to Shafaq news agency.

The US military reportedly responded to the rocket fire with 155mm howitzers and combed the area that was believed to be the launch site.

Hezbollah Deploys Air Defense Systems In Damascus, Syria And Lebanon Against IDF - The Hezbollah terrorist organization is reportedly deploying air defense systems in Damascus, Syria and Lebanon to defend against airstrikes by Israeli aircraft.

The Alma Research Center says that the Hezbollah is deploying air defense systems in the Qualmoun mountains northwest of Damascus which borders Bekaa Valley in Lebanon where the Hezbollah terrorist group has a logistical base.

It is believed that the terrorist group has SA8 low-altitude surface to air missile systems, as well as SA17 and SA22 man-portable air defense missile systems.

Iran Launches Rocket Into Space - Iran state television stated on Thursday that it has launched a rocket with a satellite carrier containing three unknown devices into space.

Whether any of the three devices the rocket carried into Space are now in orbit around the earth is currently unknown.

Ahmad Hosseini, who is a Defense Ministry spokesman said that the rocket that was launched into space was a Simorgh, or "Phoenix" rocket and the three devices that were launched were sent up about 290 miles.

Hosseini stated that the "performance of the space center and the performance of the satellite carrier was done properly".

IDF: Israel Tanks Struck Hamas In Response To Injuring Israeli Civilian - The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) say that their tanks have pounded Hamas terrorist military posts in Gaza in retaliation for injuring an Israeli civilian.

Hamas had fired from Northern Gaza earlier and injured an Israeli civilian which caused the Israel Defense Forces to tweet "A shooting attack just occurred from northern Gaza, injuring an Israeli civilian. More details to follow".

Shortly after that incident Israel Defense Forces tweeted "In response to the incident that injured an Israeli civilian, IDF tanks just struck Hamas military posts in northern Gaza".

Both Hezbollah And Iran Now Have Drone Armies According To Intel - ISRAEL - A new report that has been released by an Israeli based Alma Research Center says that the Hezbollah which is a terrorist group based in Lebanon now has around 2,000 unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs which it has amassed over the last 15 years. Read more

Latakia Port Israel Bombarded With Missiles Just 705m Away From Russian Naval Base - The port in Latakia, Syria that Israel reportedly bombarded with missiles and caused extensive material damage was just 705 meters away from a Russian Naval base.

Large Blast That Rocked Damascus, Syria Were Controlled Demolitions - Confirmed reports of a large blast hitting Damascus, Syria were controlled demolitions.

The blast was due to controlled demolitions that had been set off by the Syrian Arab Army. The explosives that were set off were reportedly left over from fighting in Duma which is near Damascus as reported by the Syrian state news agency SANA.

*BREAKING* Israel Fires Cruise Missiles At Syrian Latakia Port - Israel has reportedly fired cruise missiles at a port in Latakia, Syria targeting the container yard. The missile strikes are said to have caused great material damage and fires to break out according to Syrian state controlled SANA news.

The Syrian Ministry of Defense says that the missiles came from the "depth of the Mediterranean".

Despite propaganda claims by Syrian media, Israel's attacks usually target terrorist activity in the region and does not have a history of targeting civilians.

Terrorists however tend to use civilians, and civilian operations as cover for their own activities which can be subject to being targeted.

Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake In Iran - A magnitude 5.2 earthquake has hit 36.6 miles North of Bandar Abbas, Iran. Whether it was a nuclear test or natural occurrence is currently unknown.

France Arrests Man Supplying Chemical Weapon Parts In Syria - A French-Syrian man has been arrested by French police on suspicion of supplying chemical weapon components to Syria through a shipping company that he owns.

The man, who lives abroad was arrested on Saturday in South France and held in suspicion of "conspiracy to commit crimes against humanity, accessory to crimes against humanity and accessory to war crimes" a judicial source told AFP news.

Syria was stripped of its Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for violating rights in April after a probe accused the country of carrying out more poison gas attacks.

Satellite Images Show China Helping Saudi Arabia Build Ballistic Missiles - US intelligence, along with satellite images show that China is helping Saudi Arabia build ballistic missiles.

Saudi Arabia has known by intelligence agencies to have purchased ballistic missiles from China in the past but this is the first time they have been known to be able to manufacture their own which could have ripple affects throughout the Middle East.

Satellite images show that Saudi Arabia is manufacturing ballistic missiles at site west of their Capital at Riyadh.

Jeffrey Lewis and David Schmerler from the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Middlebury Institute said "The key piece of evidence is that the facility is operating a 'burn pit' to dispose of solid-propellant leftover from the production of ballistic missiles".

They also stated that the site "appears to have been constructed with Chinese assistance".

Taliban Halts All Evacuation Flights From Afghanistan - The Taliban has halted all evacuation flights from Afghanistan after a disagreement regarding who gets seats on the plane.

The flights were halted over two weeks ago after Taliban forces started to demand seats for their fighters and sympathizers to allow them to work abroad so that they could send money back to Afghanistan.

Qatar Airways was the only airline that the Taliban was allowing to fly out of the Kabul airport but it stopped giving seats after Qatar stated that the airport security does not meet international standards and stated that the Taliban passengers on the aircraft were harassing Afghan passengers.

The State Department commented to NBC News on the matter saying "We are hopeful that flights will resume shortly, though as usual, winter weather conditions and airport operations remain additional factors to be aware of".

Israeli Air Force Says Israel Could Strike Iran Tomorrow - ISRAEL - Incoming Commander of Israel's Air Force (IAF) Major General Tomer Bar said that Israel can attack Iran's nuclear facilities tomorrow if needed. Read more

Saudi Airstrike On Sanaa Airport - There are as of yet unverified reports of an airstrike carried out by the Saudi Arabian Air Force on the Sanaa airport controlled by the Iranian backed Houthis, destroying a weapons productions facility.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Holds Military Drills - Amid tensions over Iran's nuclear program, the Iranian paramilitary Revolutionary Guard's aerospace division held military drills and exercises. Many videos circulated social media reporting 'anti-aircraft' and 'gunfire'.

During the five day IRGC exercises, ground and naval forces joined one another with naval forces maneuvering in the Strait of Hormuz.

The drills and exercises come after Iranian General Ghomali Rashid who is a top IRGC commander vowed a harsh response against any Israeli attack on Iran after Israel revealed that it was pondering a strike on Iranian facilities to deter Iran from obtaining nuclear weapon capability.

"Any threat to Iran’s nuclear and military bases by the Zionist regime is not possible without the green light support of the United States" the IRGC commander stated.

This, after an Iranian newspaper posted a map Wednesday covered with pins noting each location that Iran plans to attack with rockets labeled "Just One Wrong Move!".

U.S. Air Defenses Engage Rockets Fired Toward U.S. Embassy In Baghdad, Iraq - Two rockets were fired toward the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. Sirens were sounded and the rockets were intercepted by the Embassy's C-RAM missile defense batteries which shot one down while one rocket fell into a square inside the Green Zone.

There were no reported casualties in the rocket attack but some property damage was reported.

US Navy rescues Iranians Attempting To Smuggle Drugs Off Gulf Of Oman - The US Navy rescued five mariners identifying themselves as Iranians who were smuggling drugs off the Gulf of Oman when a fire caused an explosion on their ship.

U.S. Navy patrol craft USS Sirocco (PC 6) saw that the craft was in distress and rendered assistance while they were undergoing a counter-narcotics patrol. Five mariners were rescued but one remains missing.

After the Iranians were rescued they were transported to expeditionary mobile base platform ship USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3) and then two of them were flown via helicopter to Oman for medical treatment. The other three were transferred to Oman for 'eventual repatriation'.

Ukraine Recognizes Jerusalem As Israel's Capital And Will Open Embassy In Israel - During an event recognizing 30 years of Israel and Ukraine ties, the Ukrainian ambassador to Israel Yehven Korniychuck stated that Ukraine sees Jerusalem as Israel's 'one and only capital' and will be opening up an embassy in the city next year.

US Military Shoots Down Drone Near Base In Syria - The US Military has shot down a drone near a US Military base in Southern Syria. The drone was believed to be threatening the base which was just attacked a few weeks ago by both drones and rockets.

CENTCOM spokesman Captain Bill Urban stated that the military tracked two drones or unmanned aerial systems (UAS) entering the airspace by At Tanf Garrison Tuesday evening.

"As one of the UAS continued its course deeper into the At Tanf Deconfliction Zone, it was assessed as demonstrating hostile intent and was shot down" Urban sated.

The second drone that was being tracked turned around and flew away. Urban stated that there were no reports of damage or casualties.

Iranian backed proxies are usually responsible for such attacks and are suspected of carrying out both this attack and the recent previous attack that involved both rockets and drones.

Syria Reportedly Engaging Israeli Missiles Over Damascus - Verified reports are coming in that Syria's air defenses are engaging Israeli missiles over Damascus as a result of Israeli airstrikes. One Syrian soldier was killed and material damage sustained during the airstrikes according to Syrian state run news agency SANA.

SANA reported that most of the missiles fired by the Israeli aircraft were shot down by Syrian air defenses. Iran has begun the process of deploying anti-aircraft missile batteries in Syria to counter Israeli jets.

A Syrian official said that the airstrikes happened at about 1 a.m. The Israeli aircraft allegedly came from the Golan Heights region and airstrikes struck Southern Syria.

US Military Holds No One Accountable To 10 Civilian Deaths In August 2021 - The US Military has stated that no one will be held accountable to the August drone strike that killed 10 civilians, including seven children.

Joint Statement By Diplomats Say Iran Proposals Inconsistent, Nuclear Deal Soon To Be Empty Shell - Diplomats from Europe have put out a statement saying Iran's proposals are 'inconsistent' with the 2015 nuclear deal and will soon be an 'empty shell' after attempting to revive talks on December 13th.

The joint statement put out by the diplomats from France, Germany and Britain stated "We are losing precious time dealing with new Iranian positions inconsistent with the JCPOA or that go beyond it".

"This is frustrating because the outline of a comprehensive and fair agreement that removes all JCPOA-related sanctions, while addressing our non-proliferation concerns is clearly visible–and has been so since last summer"

"Without swift progress, in light of Iran’s fast-forwarding of its nuclear programmed, the JCPOA will very soon become an empty shell" they stated.

Netanyahu Warns That Updating US About Israeli Plans Against Iran Puts Israel In Danger - Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has put out a warning about trusting the United States by updating the US with the plans and activities of the Israeli military is a grave mistake and puts the very existence of Israel in danger.

US Rejects Request By Israel For Two Tanker Aircraft - The United States has reportedly rejected a request by Israel to fast track delivery two tanker aircraft which Israel had ordered to carry out plans for a possible military option against Iran as their nuclear ambitions move forward.

Sources in the Defense Ministry said that Israeli Air Force (IAF) officers had put in a request for four KC-46 tankers and asked for two of the tankers to be expedited and delivered immediately, with the other two delivered within the next two to three years.

The U.S. State Department approved the sale of eight KC-46 tanker aircraft and equipment to Israel at a cost of $2.4 billion in March which was the first time the United States has allowed Israel to buy tankers.

The KC-46 aircraft are needed for refueling aircraft on long range missions and can refuel jets with 1,200 gallons per minute of fuel and allows up to three jets to be refueled at the same time within only a few minutes time.

The KC-46 has a range of up to 7,350 miles, can fuel over 64 different aircraft types and carry about 207,000 LBS of fuel.

The United States and Israel are both reportedly planning joint drills and exercises in preparation for a strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. It is unclear why the U.S. rejected Israel's request to expedite the two KC-46 tankers.

Satellite Images Indicate Iran Preparing For Space Launch - Satellite images taken of Iran's Imam Khomeini spaceport by Planet Labs Inc. indicate that Iran is preparing for a space launch.

Iran's state run media has recently released a list of satellite launches planned for the Islamic Republic's civilian space program according to AP News, which has been hit by a number of unsuccessful launches.

Britain Tells Iran: This is Your Last Chance - Britain told Iran on Sunday that this is their last chance to come to the table with some serious proposals and save the nuclear deal saying that they would not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon.

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss stated "This is the last chance for Iran to come to the negotiating table with a serious resolution to this issue, which has to be agreeing the terms of the JCPOA".

"This is their last chance and it is vital that they do so. We will not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon" Liz said.

Israel Preparing Possible Strike Against Iran And Has Notified US Of Plans - Israel is preparing for a possible strike on Iran and has notified the United States of its intentions.

Israel's Defense Minister Benny Gantz spoke to the US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin that he had told the military to be prepared for a military strike.

Israel's Army Radio quoted a senior security official "Defense minister told Americans that he had instructed the military to prepare for military option".

The source also said that while Iran is "close to producing enough fissile material for a single nuclear bomb" it would not push past the 'threshold'".

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki emphasized that the US would like to explore other 'options'.

"Given the ongoing advances in Iran's nuclear program, the president has asked his team to be prepared in the event that diplomacy fails, and we must turn to other options, and that requires preparations,” Psaki stated.

She said that the 'options' may involve "additional measures to further restrict Iran's revenue-producing sectors".

Explosions Reported At Ammunition Depot In al-Burj Shemali Camp In Lebanon - Several explosions have been reported and captured on video at an ammunition depot in the al-Burj Shemali camp in southern Tyre, Lebanon.

The ammunition depot was reportedly owned by the Hamas terrorist organization who is known to be embedded in many Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon.

Hezbollah Have Increased The Range Of Their Missiles - The Hezbollah terrorist organization have increased the range of their ballistic missiles. They are now capable of hitting not only Israel but North Africa (Egypt) and Saudi Arabia.

The cause of the explosion is yet unknown but some speculate it may have been caused by a fire that ignited the munitions being stored at the depot.

CENTCOM General Says He Expects Increased Attacks By Iranian Backed Militia's In Iraq - Marine General Frank McKenzie has said during an interview with the Associated Press that the US will keep 2,500 troops in Iraq but that he is expecting an increased level of attacks by Iranian backed militias as well as Iraqis who want to force all U.S. troops out of the country.

General McKenzie said that he believes there will be an increased level of violence until the month of December. "They actually want all U.S. forces to leave, and all U.S. forces are not going to leave, that may provoke a response as we get later into the end of the month".

"We’ve drawn down from bases we didn’t need, we’ve made it harder to get at us. But the Iraqis still want us to be there. They still want the presence, they still want the engagement. So as long as they want it, and we can mutually agree that’s the case — we’re going to be there".

Israeli Defense Minister "We will do everything necessary to protect ourselves from Iran" - Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz says that Israel "will do everything necessary to protect ourselves from Iran".

Syrian Opposition Says Iran And North Korea Is Helping Syria Build Nuclear Reactor - A member of Syrian opposition claims that Syria and North Korea were working with Iran to build a nuclear rector in Northwestern Syria.

Mohommad Barmo, a former parliamentary member turned opposition says that Syria is building a reactor in the Al-Ghab plain in northwest Syria. He also said that Iran is continuing to increase its own nuclear capabilities and warned of the dangers of being weak in dealing with Iran.

Barmo said that if Iran is able to obtain a nuclear weapon, the surrounding countries would 'have the right to possess [nuclear] weapons within the framework of strategic deterrence and the preservation of Arab national security'.

US And Israel Discuss Drills To Prepare For Worst Case Scenario With Iran - Military leaders for the United States and Israel will be discussing drills and exercises to prepare for a potential worst case scenario involving Iran.

The discussions that will be held will include preparation for a worst case scenario situation in which negotiations with Iran fail and the United States and Israeli military leaders call for a strike on Iran.

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz flew to Washington for meetings with the top US military leaders. Before he embarked he said "Iran is a threat to world peace and seeks to become an existential threat to Israel".

"At the meetings, we will discuss possible courses of action to ensure that it stops its attempt to reach the nuclear arena and expand its activities in the region" Gantz said.

Israel Has Carried Out Airstrikes Against 75% Of Iran's Weapon Supplies - Israel's security establishment told Israeli media that the country has carried out airstrikes against 3/4 of Iran's weapon supplies.

The sources, which could not be named said that the weapons were partially constructed in Iran and then smuggled into Syria by land, air as well as sea in order to supply arms to pro-Iranian militia's in the country and Hezbollah terrorist organization.

US Navy Seizes Two Large Caches Of Iranian Terrorist Weapons On Its Way To Insurgents In Yemen - The US Navy has seized two large cashes of Iranian terrorist weapons headed to Insurgents in Yemen according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). It is the largest seizure of Iranian weapons ever.

The operation was carried out in the Arabian Sea while the US Navy was carrying out a routine area patrol. The weapons seized were funded by the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) which the United States has considered to be a terrorist organization.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard is used by the Iranian government to "provide support to terrorist organizations, provide cover for associated covert operations, and create instability in the region" according to the U.S. State Department. It was designated as a terrorist organization in 2019.

Baghdad Air Traffic Control Tells OM-HEX To Land In Baghdad Rather Than Erbil - Baghdad air traffic control has told OM-HEX to land in Bagdhad rather than Erbil for 'security reasons' after early warning sirens went off at the US consulate and flights were diverted.

Early Warning Sirens Going Off At US Consulate In Erbil, Iraq - There are reportedly early warning sirens going off at the US consulate in Erbil, Iraq but no sirens currently going off at the airport. Flights are being diverted away from the airport.

Smuggled Iranian Air Defense Systems Likely Targeted By Recent Israeli Strike On Syrian Port - The recent Israeli airstrike carried out on the Syrian port of Latakia were likely targeting weapons and arms being smuggled by Iran which were marked for delivery to Hezbollah according to reports.

Military analyst Ben-Yishai stated that the target was likely air defense systems being smuggled into the country by Iran without Syrian president Assad's knowledge.

Car Bomb Exploded In Basra, Iraq - A car bomb has exploded in Basra, Iraq reportedly killing at least 11 to 15 people and wounding dozens of others. Casualties are still being assessed. Isis has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Israeli Airstrikes Hi Port Of Latakia, Syria - Syrian state media has reported that Israel carried out an airstrike hitting the port of Latakia, which is a main shipping port in Syria and is close to Russia's main Syrian airbase, Hmeimim.

The airstrike set a number of shipping containers on fire but did not cause any casualties. According to Syrian officials the countries missile defense systems shot most of the missiles down before they reached their targets.

A Syrian military source told SANA "Our air defenses repelled the Israeli aggression in Latakia". Whether this is true or not remains unclear.

Explosions Heard Inside US Base In Eastern Homs, Syria - Explosions have been reportedly heard inside US base in eastern Homs, Syria in the Al-Tanf area near the Iraqi border according to Syrian state news agency SANA.

3 Rockets Targeted US Military Base In Koniko Oil Field In DeirEzzor - Three rockets were reportedly fired at the US Military base in the Koniko oil field in DeirEzzor, eastern Syria. The reports of the attack on the base are as of yet unconfirmed.

Blast At Natanz Nuclear Site In Iran - There has been a large blast 20 kilometers away from the Natanz nuclear site in Iran in the Badroud region.

Nour News agency said that the explosion was a defensive missile fired into the sky 'with the aim of testing rapid response to a possible attack'. Security officials stated that it was a 'controlled explosion' of a missile fired by the air defense system.

US Military Carries Out Drone STrike Near Idlib In Syria - The US military has carried out a drone strike near Idlib, Syria which targeted a senior alQaeda leader and planner of terrorist activities according to Central Command.

IDF: We're Accelerating Our Plans Against Iran - IDF spokesperson Brigadier General Ran Kochav says that Israel is accelerating their plans against Iran and preparing for all eventualities to prevent Iran from 'becoming a threshold state'.

Kochav said, "I won’t go into policy details, but as we have said in the past, we are preparing for all eventualities. We have enhanced our level of readiness, and the military and operational spheres are at the forefront of both preventing Iran from establishing itself in the northern arena and preventing it from becoming a threshold state".

Kochav added, "When I say that we are accelerating our plans against Iran – I mean precisely that".

Magnetic roadside Bomb Explosion in Kabul - There has been a magnetic roadside bomb explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan Darul Aman road on the western part of Kabul. 5 people are reported to have been injured in the explosion and have been received by the Emergency NGO hospital. At least two Taliban were reportedly wounded in the attack according to Kabul police.

US Military Base In Syria Hit By Rockets - A US military base in Kharab al-Jair village in Northern Syria has been attacked by rockets. The rocket attack hit the outskirts of the base.

Five rockets in all were fired at the base about five kilometers from the Yarubiya-Rabiya border crossing. No casualties or damage to property from the attack have been reported.

Explosion In Kabul PD2 Area From Vehicle Magnet Bomb - There has allegedly been an explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan in the PD2 area due to a vehicle magnet bomb. Wounded patients are reported to have been transported to a nearby medical facility. So far two people are known to have been injured in the blast, no other information available as of yet.

The explosion took place near the Mojahedin market and gunfire was heard going off after the explosion took place. The target is believed to have been a Taliban vehicle.

US Military Covered Up Civilian Deaths In 2019 Airstrikes - The US military covered up civilian deaths that occurred during two airstrikes near Baghuz, in Syria in 2019.

During the back to back strikes ordered by a classified special operations unit, 80 people were killed including 64 women and children. 16 Islamic State fighters and four civilians.

The military said that it's unclear whether the 80 people that were killed were civilians or combatants because women and children could also be combatants.

U.S. Central Command first acknowledged the strikes this week, insisting that the strikes were justified and were "legitimate self-defense" and "proportional" and added that "appropriate steps were taken to rule out the presence of civilians".

Central Command put out a statement saying, "We abhor the loss of innocent life and take all possible measures to prevent them. In this case, we self-reported and investigated the strike according to our own evidence and take full responsibility for the unintended loss of life".

One of the reasons the military said that it was unclear how many of the 60 killed were civilians was because "multiple armed women and at least one armed child were observed" but stated that most of those killed were likely combatants.

Iranian Backed Houthi Rebels Storm US Embassy And Take 25 Hostages - Iranian backed Houthi rebels have stormed the US embassy in Yemen and taken at least 25 hostages, along with equipment and documents. Most of the hostages have been set free, but the State Department says they are increasing their diplomatic efforts to free the rest. Read more

Iran Says It Shot Down Two US Drones Over Persian Gulf - The Iranian military on Tuesday said that they shot down two U.S. drones entering Iranian airspace.

Iran said that the drones that it shot down were a model MQ-9 and RQ-4 drones. The drones were intercepted and shot down after Iran said that its military drills near the Straits of Hormuz were a 'serious warning to our enemies'.

Israel Closes Airspace Over Golan Heights After Reports From Syria Of Israeli Airstrikes - After reports from Syria that Israel carried out airstrikes in Homs, allegedly injuring two Syrian soldiers, Israel has closed the airspace above the Golan Heights, East of the Jordan river.

Israel allegedly flew over Lebanese airspace to bomb Iranian targets in Homs, Syria including a missile factory and Iranian arms depots. Syria claims most of the Israeli missiles were intercepted by Syrian air defenses.

Iraqi Army Stationed In Baghdad With More Troops On The Way After Failed Assassination On Iraqi Prime Minister - The Iraqi army has arrived in Baghdad with tanks. More troops are on the way, after a failed assassination attempt on the Iraqi Prime Minister.

Videos show Iraqi tanks lined up on the road in Baghdad and a huge blast was reported in the city, but those reports are not yet confirmed.

Iraqi Prime Minister Targeted By Rocket Fire - The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi has been targeted by explosive rocket fire at his place of residence.

Some reports say that the Iraqi Prime Minister was not harmed in the drone attack on Sunday, though other reports say that he came out of the attack with minor injuries. The Prime Minister remains in good health.

Baghdad residents reported hearing an explosion and then gunfire toward the Capital's green zone. The green zone houses foreign government offices and embassies.

Iranian backed Shiite militias who did not accept the results of Iraq's parliamentary elections have been camped outside of the green zone for around a month.

Multiple Explosions In Kabul Outside A Hospital - At least 19 people are reported to be dead and 42 injured from multiple blasts outside the Sardar Daud Military hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan.

PENTAGON Official: ISIS-K In Afghanistan Could Be Capable Of Attack On US In Six Months - A Pentagon official has told the U.S. congress that ISIS-K terrorists in Afghanistan may have the capability to carry out a terrorist attack on the United States and other countries within six months.

Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl told congress that ISIS-K intends to carry out external attacks on other countries but lacks the ability to at this time. Kahl said that this could change in a very short amount of time.

"We could see ISIS-K generate that capability somewhere between 6 to 12 months, according to current assessments by the intelligence community. For al Qaida, it would take a year or two to reconstitute that capability. We have to remain vigilant against that possibility", Kahl stated to congress.

US Carries Out Airstrike In Syria, Kills Senior al-Qaeda Leader - The US has carried out an airstrike in Syria, killing the senior al-Qaeda leader, Abdul Hamid al-Matar according to Central Command.

According to CENTCOM there were no civilian casualties from the attack that was carried out by an MQ-9 General Atomics Reaper drone.

The statement put out by CENTCOM said, "Al-Qaeda continues to present a threat to America and our allies. Al-Qaeda uses Syria as a safe haven to rebuild, coordinate with external affiliates, and plan external operations. Al-Qaeda also uses Syria as a base for threats reaching into Syria, Iraq and beyond. The removal of this al-Qaeda senior leader will disrupt the terrorist organization's ability to further plot and carry out global attacks threatening U.S. citizens, our partners, and innocent civilians".

"The U.S. will continue to target members of al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations who intend to harm the U.S. homeland".

Syrian Base Housing US Troops Attacked - A Syrian military outpost housing US troops was hit by a coordinated attack on Wednesday. No US troops were injured or killed in the attack.

The attack involved two separate drone strikes with unmanned aerial systems and rocket fire. Central Command spokesman Captain Bill Urban stated, that it was "a deliberate and coordinated attack. Based on initial reports, the attack utilized both unmanned aerial systems and indirect fire".

"All U.S. personnel have been accounted for, and we are not aware of any injuries to U.S. personnel at this time. We continue to work with our partners to confirm whether they suffered any casualties as a result of this deliberate attack."

"We maintain the inherent right of self-defense and will respond at a time and place of our choosing". He concluded

*DEVELPING* Large Blast In Kandahar Mosque During Friday Prayers - A large blast caused heavy casualties during Friday prayers at a Shi'ite mosque in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Authorities are still investigating the blast, which happened only days after another blast in Kunduz at a Shi'ite mosque killed many others.

Journalist photos of the latest blast show many dead or wounded laying on the mosque floor. No one has claimed responsibility for the blast.

*Update* At least 37 dead and 53 injured from the blast. This is a developing story.

Israel Airstrikes Target T4 Airbase By Homs, Syria - Early Sunday an Israeli airstrike allegedly targeted a T4 airbase near Homs, Syria belonging to the Al Bukamal and Deir ez-Zor militas.

Most of the missiles fired by Israel were allegedly shot down by Syirian air defenses. The attack was confirmed by the Syrian army who said that six soldiers were injured during the airstrikes and some of their military equipment had been damaged as well.

Bomb Explosion In Kabul Mosque Kills 'A Number Of' Civilians - A bomb that went off outside a Mosque in Kabul, Afghanistan has killed 'a number of' civilians according to a Taliban spokesman.

The Mosque that was targeted was Eidgah, where a memorial was being carried out for the mother of the Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid. It is not yet known who carried out the attack and no one has claimed responsibility.

US Drone Strike Kills Al Qaeda Leader In Syria - Salim Abu-Ahmad, a senior Al Qaeda leader was killed by a US airstrike in Idlib, Syria by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

Initial reports say there were 'no indications of civilian casualties' according to U.S. Defense officials. The drone hit a vehicle that had been traveling on a rural road in Northwestern Syria which is controlled by rebels. The strike killed at least one person.

Iran Threatens To Strike Azerbaijan As Iranian Heavy Weapons And Tanks Gather At Border - Iran has threatened to strike Azerbaijan as Iranian heavy weapons and tanks gather at the border with Azerbaijan.

Iran threatened to strike Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan with both missile and artillery strikes. Iran is not happy with the policies of both Azerbaijan and Turkey and that if Azerbaijan crosses the line, Iran's artillery forces are prepared to attack Azerbaijan.

Iran stated that they "will not tolerate the presence of the Zionist regime" near their borders, due to Azerbaijan's friendly relation with Israel, which in the eyes of Iran makes it apart of the 'Zionist regime'.

Iran Threatens To Strike Azerbaijan As Iranian Heavy Weapons And Tanks Gather At Border - Iran has threatened to strike Azerbaijan as Iranian heavy weapons and tanks gather at the border with Azerbaijan.

Iran threatened to strie Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan with both missile and artillery strikes. Iran is not happy with the policies of both Azerbaijan and Turkey and that if Azerbaijan crosses the line, Iran's artillery forces are prepared to attack Azerbaijan.

Iran stated that they "will not tolerate the presence of the Zionist regime" near their borders, due to Azerbaijan's friendly relation with Israel, which in the eyes of Iran makes it apart of the 'Zionist regime'.

Iran Sending Heavy Weapons And Tanks To Border With Azerbaijan As Tensions Escalate - Tensions are escalating at Iran's border with Azerbaijan as Iran sends heavy weapons, tanks, an air defense system and an attack helicopter to the border.

An AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter is reportedly patrolling Iran's border with Azerbaijan and Iran's most powerful medium range air defense system, the Sevom Khordad/3rd Khordad was spotted moving towards the border as well.

Turkish high altitude drones are hovering above the border monitoring the buildup of Iranian forces on the border for what is said to be military drills, which marks the first time Iran has carried out military drills by the border with Azerbaijan since their independence.

US Says It Won't Be Asking Taliban For Permission To Carry Out Airstrikes In Afghanistan - PENTAGON: When the U.S. Central Command carries out airstrikes against ISIS-K or other terrorist groups, they will not be negotiating with the Taliban or asking them permission to carry out strikes as it considers Afghanistan a free space.

Normally the U.S. negotiates agreements with countries they are planning to conduct airstrikes in, however the Pentagon says that they consider Afghanistan free space after the government collapsed and the country was taken over by Taliban terrorists.

US House Democrats Vote To Remove Funding For Israel's Iron Dome Missile Defense System - The US House Democrats have voted to remove funding for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system on Tuesday due to pressure from progressives according to Politico.

U.S. Navy Conducts Successful Trident Missile Test - The U.S. Navy has conducted a successful two missile flight test of the unarmed life extended Trident II (D5LE) missile from aboard the Ohio class submarine, USS Wyoming (SSBN-742).

The tests were conducted on a test range off of the east coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida on September 17th and were part of a demonstration and Shakedown Operation named DASO-31 in which the objective was to both evaluate and demonstrate the readiness of the SSBN's Strategic Weapon System (SWS) and the crew.

Vice Admiral Johnny R. Wolfe who is the director of the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems programs said, "Today’s [Sept. 17] test demonstrates the unmatched reliability of our sea-based nuclear deterrent, which is made possible by a dedicated team of military, civilian and industry partners who bring expertise and dedication to the mission that is truly extraordinary,” said Vice Adm. Johnny R. Wolfe, director of the Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs. Further, “This same team is now developing the next generation of the Trident Strategic Weapon System, which will extend our sea-based strategic deterrent through 2084."

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"This same team is now developing the next generation of the Trident Strategic Weapon System, which will extend our sea-based strategic deterrent through 2084." he continued.

UK Ministry Of Defense Opens Investigation Into Data Breach Of 250 Afghan Interpreters - The UK Ministry Of Defense has opened an investigation involving the data breach of 250 Afghan interpreters. It is not yet known whether the Afghans that were exposed to the data breach are currently in Afghanistan or relocated in the UK.

A Ministry of Defense Spokeswoman told Sky News that 250 email addresses of Afghan translators were exposed, but do not yet know if they have the names and photos of the translators involved in the breach.

US Drone Strike Idlib Province In Syria - A US drone strike has been reported on a vehicle near Binnish in the Turkey controlled Idlib province in Syria. al-Qaeda affiliation of the occupants in the vehicle are suspected. One of the occupants was allegedly a Huras al-Din commander among other high ranking Huras al-Din, al-Qaeda affiliated members.

Head Of CENTCOM To Announce Zero Isis-K Killed In U.S. Drone Strike August 29th With 10 Civilians Killed - CENTCOM has announced that no ISIS-K terrorists were likely killed in the U.S. drone strike on August 29th, but that 10 civilians, including 7 children were killed in the strike on the aid worker's vehicle. Read more

Russia, China And Other Countries Say US Must Be Punished For War Crimes - Russia, China, North Korea and other countries have put out a statement to the UN Tuesday saying that the United States committed war crimes in Afghanistan and is calling on the United Nations to bring them to justice. Read more

Intelligence Experts Say Al-Quaeda Could Rebuild Fully In 'One To Two Years' - A report that was given during the Tuesday National Security Summit indicates that al-Quaeda could be fully rebuilt in Afghanistan within 'one to two years' and states that members are already returning to the country.

The Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency Lieutenant General Scott D. Berrier spoke to the summit on Tuesday and stated that al-Quaeda is not only still active in the country, but ready to rebuild. He also stated that their main target is still likely the United States.

"The current assessment probably conservatively is one to two years for al-Qaeda to build some capability to at least threaten the homeland" Berrier said at the summit.

Al Qaeda Leader Thought To Have Been Killed Months Ago Appears In Video Commemorating 9/11 Attacks - The Al Qaeda leader, al-Zawahiri appeared in a video commemorating 20 years since the attacks on the twin towers on September 11th, 2001 despite the fact that he was thought to have been killed months ago.

The video, which is entitled "Jerusalem Will Not Be Judaized" shows al-Zawahiri speaking of events that happened after last November, which was the month that rumors about his death began circulating. Events that he spoke of included the January, 2021 raid of a Russian military base in Syria by Hurras al-Deen which is a group that works with the al Qaeda terrorist organization.

SITE director Rita Katz stated cited the knowledge of events beyond the date that rumors of his death began to circulate saying, "Tragic as it is to say, this 9/11 anniversary is a uniquely positive one for al-Qaeda. As one AQ supporter wrote, the US leaving Afghanistan is validation of Bin Laden’s vision and the ‘blessed’ 9/11 attacks, and that 'Afghanistan is the beginning".

"Amid rumors of his death, Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri shown in a new 60-minute video, this time offering some evidence that he is not dead​ – ​particularly, reference to events after December when rumors of death surfaced" she added.

She pointed out that al-Zawahiri did not talk about the Taliban taking over Afghanistan, which is something he most certainly would have addressed if he was still alive. She said "Thus, he could still be dead, though if so, would have been at some point in or after [January] 2021" and stated intelligence agencies have, as of yet, offered no proof or solid assessments that Zawahiri is dead, leaving the question of his current status in the air".

Evidence Points To US Drone Strike Targeting Civilians And Children - An investigation carried out by the New York Times says that there was no ISIS-K bomb being loaded into a vehicle that was targeted and blown up by a US drone based on 'evidence' that it was loaded with explosives. The report also shows that the US drone strike killed 10 civilians, 7 of which were children. Read more

IDF Strikes Positions In Gaza After Rockets Were Fired From Southern Gaza - Sirens sounded in Gaza as the IAF jets struck targets in Northern and Central Gaza on Sunday morning after rockets were fired from Southern Gaza into Israel on Saturday. Only one injury reported, a person who fell and was slightly injured while attempting to run to a bomb shelter. Three UAV strikes have also been reported so far.

Missile Attack At Erbil And Harir Airport In Iraq - Both Erbil and Harir airport in Iraq have been involved in a drone attack carried out by at least two explosive drones. Reports indicate the U.S. consulate was also allegedly targeted in the attack. C-RAM air defenses and sirens were activated and shot down at least one drone before it reached the airport. The other drone dropped an explosive device. Coalition forces are investigating the incident.

Flights both from and to Erbil International Airport in Iraq have been stopped for the time being following the drone attacks. Erbil Governor Omid Hkoshnaw has stated that there have been no casualties or damages at the airport due to the attacks.

Iran Has Smuggled And Deployed High Precision Missiles In Syria - IDF major general Tal Kalman says that Iran has smuggled and has deployed high precision missiles in Syria.

Although he has not stated how many missiles Iran has smuggled and deployed in Syria, he says that more than a few missiles have been transferred so far and Iran is continuing to attempt to bring more in.

The Hezbollah has also built up over 100 precision guided rockets in Lebanon. The general said that Israel will consider a preemptive strike to eliminate Hezbollah's missile supply but said that an assault would probably trigger a larger war.

Saudi Arabia Intercepts Ballistic Missiles And Drones Fired From Yemen - Saudi Arabia intercepted 3 ballistic missiles fired from Yemen, as well as three 'booby trapped' drones.

Shrapnel from a missile was found scattered about all over Dammam city and two Saudi children were injured. The missiles also damaged 14 houses according to the defense ministry.

Brigadier General Turki Al-Malki, a spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition that are currently fighting the Houthi rebels stated, "Saudi air defense has intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles and three bomb-laden drones launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militia".

White House Says There Is Still Active Threat From ISIS-K In Kabul - The White House has said that there is still an active threat from ISIS-K in Kabul, and believes that terrorists may be able to sneak into the country on the private flights going into Afghanistan to aid in evacuation efforts.

The white house says that they fear ISIS-K attacks could target military bases in the United States as a result of the private evacuations. Evacuations which would not have been necessary at all if Washington had evacuated Americans and Afghan allies out of the country before the hasty withdrawal.

Biden Asked Afghan President To Lie About Imminent Taliban Invasion - AFGHANISTAN - In a transcript of the final phone call between Joe Biden and Ashraf Ghani, the then President of Afghanistan, Biden openly told Ghani to lie about the situation in Afghanistan and change the 'perception' and 'project a different picture' to the public. Read more

Washington Says Isis-k Fired Rockets At Planes Evacuating From Afghanistan - Washington says that Isis-k fired rockets at both military jets and evacuation planes in an attempt to take the planes out. On rocket landed inside the airport.

At least five rockets were fired at Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA) on Monday. The C-RAM missile defense system that US forces had installed at the airport engaged the rockets and took them out. There were no casualties as a result of the attacks.

House To House Executions Appear To Be Being Carried Out Across Afghanistan Post Withdrawal - After the last of the U.S. forces pulled out of Afghanistan, the sound of gunshots throughout the country could be heard as the Taliban reportedly goes house to house carrying out executions, according to investigative journalist, Lara Logan.

The Taliban are presumably using the lists of people reportedly given to them by the Biden administration, also known as 'kill lists' to seek out and execute anyone on those lists. Among those on the lists the administration gave them were names of U.S. citizens, green card holders and Afghan allies and interpreters.

Pakistan Opens Fire On Afghan Refugees Attempting To Get Through Border And Kills Six - On August 27th, Pakistan opened fire on a group of Afghan refugees attempting to get into the country from Afghanistan, killing six Afghans at the Torkham border crossing.

The Pakastani army opened fire as the Afghans began rushing toward the crossing gate to enter Pakistan according to Afghan News. "Some sources confirmed six people were killed and two others injured in the incident".

A Pakistani border official told the U.K. Telegraph, "We have closed the border on the government's directives because Pakistan cannot afford to house more refugees. Pakistan is already home to three million Afghans".

U.S. Military Disabled 73 Aircraft Before Evacuating Kabul Airport - The U.S. Military disabled 73 aircraft before evacuating the Kabul international airport on Monday according to a U.S. General. The aircraft that were left in the hanger were 'demilitarized' (rendered useless) by US troops before leaving.

"Those aircraft will never fly again... They'll never be able to be operated by anyone" the general stated. "Most of them are non-mission capable to begin with. But certainly they'll never be able to be flown again".

He also stated that the vehicles left behind "will never be used again by anyone" and spoke of the C-RAM counter rocket, artillery and mortar system used to protect the airport from airborne attacks.

"We elected to keep those systems in operation up until the very last minute" he said. "It's a complex procedure and time-intensive procedure to break down those systems. So we demilitarize those systems so that they'll never be used again".

Trump's Secretary Of Defense Says His Afghanistan Withdrawal Plan Was A Ruse - Chris Miller, Trump's final Defense Secretary says that Trump's talk of a full withdrawal was a ruse, a play to convince the Taliban-led government to keep U.S. counterterrorism forces. Read more

Wheels Up: Final Plane Is Wheels Up. War In Afghanistan Is Over - U.S. Officials have stated, "Final plane is wheels up. War is over" regarding the last of the U.S. forces being evacuated from Afghanistan. No troops are left at the Kabul international airport, and the Taliban has been given full control of it as the last C-17 leaves.

Hellfire Missile To Strike ISIS-K With Used Blades Instead Of Explosives - The Hellfire missile used to strike ISIS-K in Afghanistan was a special type of missile called "The Flying Ginsu" that uses blades instead of explosives to destroy their target.

The R9X missile does not explode on impact, it instead releases six blades just before it hits the targets, shredding the target with the blades to minimize civilian deaths.

9 Members Of A Family Killed In U.S. Strike On Isis In Afghanistan - 9 members of a family were killed in U.S. strike on ISIS vehicle containing an ISIS suicide bomber who was deemed an 'imminent' threat to U.S. forces at the airport.

5 Rockets Fired At Kabul Airport - Five rockets were reportedly fired at the Kabul airport. US military deployed C-RAM missile defense system. No casualties have been reported, according to a US official. Americans are warned to stay away from the airfield.

US Airstrike Against ISIS-K Cell In Kabul Kills Child - There are reports of a US drone airstrike in Kabul targeting a vehicle rigged with explosives that was driving to the airport to attack US forces at the Kabul airport. A child was reportedly killed in the explosion. There was at least 3 people wounded.

There was a "Significant secondary explosions from the vehicle indicated the presence of a substantial amount of explosive material" according to a US military official."We are confident we hit the target we were aiming for". US military has not reported the death of any civilians in the attack despite reports that a child was killed in the explosion.

NATO: International Military Evacuations From Kabul International Airport Have Ended, With No More Evacuation Flights Being Carried Out - NATO has put out a statement saying, "We regret to inform you that international military evacuations from Kabul airport have ended and we are no longer able to call anyone forward for evacuation flights. We will keep lists of all of you who have registered".

Biden Says The Drone Strikes Against ISIS Friday Was Not The Last - Biden had stated that the drone strikes against the Islamic State on Friday won't be the last. He stated, "We will continue to hunt down any person involved in that heinous attack and make them pay".

IDF Retaliates With Strikes In Response To Hamas Incendiary Balloons - The IDF is retaliating with strikes in Gaza on Hamas positions in retaliation for incendiary balloons being launched into Israel and causing fires. The IDF says it struck a Hamas military compound and the entrance to a tunnel.

Military Commanders Have Informed Biden Another Attack Highly Likely Next 24-36 Hours - U.S. Military commanders have informed Biden that another attack in Kabul is highly likely in the next 24-36 hours.

The commanders told Biden that the situation on the ground is "extremely dangerous". Blasts have been heard in Jalalabad city. Biden stated, "We will continue to hunt down any person involved in that heinous attack and make them pay".

The Taliban condemned the U.S. drone strike attack that happened overnight in Nangarhar, a province that borders Pakistan and told Reuters, "The Americans should have informed us before conducting the air strike, it was a clear attack on Afghan territory".

The Taliban have said that they have arrested some of the suspects that were involved in the Kabul suicide attack. Spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that the Taliban would take the airport over, "Very soon" according to Rueters.

Pentagon Will Not Release Names Of 2 'High Profile' ISIS Planners Killed In US Drone Strike - The Pentagon says that they will not release the names of the two 'high profile' ISIS planners that were killed in a U.S. drone strike in response to the ISIS suicide bombings at the Kabul airport.

Pentagon: About 600 U.S. Citizens Still In Afghanistan. All Troops Will Be Out By September 1st - The Pentagon says that there are around 600 U.S. citizens still in Afghanistan. All U.S. troops will be out of Afghanistan by September 1st, the first time no troops will be present in the country in 20 years, since after the September 11th attacks.

Pentagon: US Military Begins Withdrawing Troops From Kabul Airport - Pentagon: US Military has begun withdrawing its forces from the Kabul airport. Department of Defense is not providing details about how many troops are left.

Pentagon Says Can't Confirm Or Deny Afghan Civilians Shot By US Marines - Pentagon says that they cannot confirm or deny reports that civilians were shot by US Marines at the Kabul airport but said, "we're certainly not in a position to deny it either".

White House: 6,800 People Evacuated From Kabul - White House: "A total of 6,800 people were evacuated from Kabul. 32 US military flights carried approximately 4,000 evacuees, and 34 coalition flights carried 2,800 people.

Taliban Tells Afghans To Hand In Weapons And Ammo Or Face Punishment - The Taliban has told all Afghan citizens to hand in all weapons and ammo within the week or face punishment.

Eyewitnesses On Ground Say Some Afghans Not Killed By Bomb, But By US Soldiers In The Panic - Eyewitnesses on the ground in Kabul, Afghanistan say that some of the Afghans who died, did not die from the blast but were shot to death by US soldiers due to panic after the blast hit.

One father who lost his son said that his son did not die of blast injuries, but had a bullet to the head and claimed that the foreign soldiers shot his son in the head during the panic that happened after the suicide bomb hit.

There has been no response as of yet from Washington regarding the incident.

Death Toll From Kabul Suicide Attack Now At 170 Afghans, 13 US Service Members - The death toll from the Kabul suicide attacks have now reached 170 Afghans and 13 US service members.

There are also reports that 2 British citizens and one of their children were killed in the blast. Over 200 people have been wounded from the suicide attack. This makes it the deadliest attack in Kabul since 2001.

UK Plans To Give Advice On Those Left Behind On How They Can Look After Themselves Under Taliban Rule - The UK defense secretary said that some people will be left behind as evacuations from Afghanistan stop, but that those left behind will be given advice on how to look after themselves under Taliban rule.

The UK defense ministry stated, "We will give them advice about how they make their way somewhere, but also how they can look after themselves at the moment". They added, "with the international community to put pressure on the Taliban to honor the international obligations of Afghanistan, to make sure we give those people as much as possible a safe passage, and we do our very best by them".

China Warns US Not To Sanction Taliban - China issued a warning to the United States Monday against proposing any "wanton sanctions sanctions" against the Taliban after the terrorist organization took over the country's leadership and government. Both Russia and China have been seeking to form relations with the new Taliban government and have kept their embassy's in the country open.

State Department: Avoid Kabul Airport And All Security Gates At This Time - The State Department has issued a security alert telling U.S. citizens to "avoid traveling to the airport and avoid all airport gates at this time" as potential ISIS-K threats against the Kabul International Airport continue to remain.

Heavy Gunfire Reported In City Of Kabul - A source on the ground says that there was 'massive' gunfire in Kabul, Afghanistan and intermittent gunfire is continuing in the city.

Iraqi Shiite Insurgents Responsible For 4 Rockets Fired At Convoy Supplying US Military - Iraqi Shiite insurgents were responsible for the four rockets that were fired at a convoy supplying the U.S. Military as it was passing near the Safawan land port, south of Basrah on the border to Iraq and Kuwait.

CENTCOM Command Says Will Continue To Work with Taliban On Preventing Terrorist Attacks - CENTCOM COMMANDER: "We will continue to coordinate with the Taliban on preventing terrorist attacks".

Pentagon Says THOUSANDS Of Isis-K Prisoners After Afghanistan Fell To Taliban - Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby has confirmed that THOUSANDS of Isis-K prisoners were released into Afghanistan after the government crumbled and fell to the Taliban. "It's in the thousands" he said to Jennifer Griffin, a national security correspondent for Fox News.

One question that should be asked is, if the Taliban and ISIS-K are in fact enemies, what were they doing releasing them into a region that the Taliban are seeking to rule over?

US Embassy In Kabul Warning Of Security Threats And Urging US Citizens At Gates To Leave Immediately - The US embassy in Kabul is warning about "security threats at the Kabul airport" and urges U.S. citizens who are at or near the airport gates to "leave immediately".

Suicide Bomber That Carried Out Attack On Kabul Had 25 Pounds Of Explosives - The suicide bomber that carried out the attack on the Kabul international airport had 25 pounds of explosives, along with other equipment used to enlarge the blast radius and shrapnel range. Intel points to there being more suicide bomb attacks by ISIS-K.

Somehow the suicide bomber was able to smuggle 25 pounds of explosives through the Taliban checkpoints leading to the Kabul international airport. Washington says that the Taliban lost 28 of their own members of the blast, and that they do not believe the Taliban had anything to do with the attack. The question still remains however, how did they get that much explosive ordnance through without the Taliban noticing it?

CENTCOM: US Military Carries Out Unmanned Airstrike Against ISIS In Nangahar Province Afghanistan - CENTCOM: The US Military has carried out an over-the-horizon unmanned airstrike against an ISIS-K planner in the Nangahar Province of Afghanistan. Key ISIS member who masterminded the Kabul airport attack killed in strike.

CENTCOM stated, "U.S. military forces conducted an over-the-horizon counterterrorism operation today against an #ISIS-K planner. The unmanned airstrike occurred in the Nangahar Province of #Afghanistan. Initial indications are that we killed the target".

Four Or More Rockets Reportedly Fired At US Base In Iraq Near Border With Kuwait - At least four rockets, some reports say 4 or more rockets were reportedly fired at a US base in Iraq near the Iraq/Kuwait border according to Roey Kais of Kan (Kan news). One rocket was said to have landed in Kuwait but it was later found that it landed about 500m from the border, landing within Iraq.

Taliban Forces Have Officially Taken Up Position In Kabul Airport - Taliban spokesperson Bilal Karimi says that they have now taken over control of the military sector of the Kabul International Airport. Washington however says that the Taliban are not in charge of 'any operation in the Kabul airport'.

Taliban Forces Have Officially Taken Up Position In Kabul Airport - We now have confirmed reports that the Taliban have taken up position within the Kabul airport and are set to take full control. Two Taliban figures have told a Jerusalem Post reporter that they will take over the airport as soon as US forces leave, as early as this weekend.

The Taliban have taken over most of the airport, "not just a small part where the Americans still are". The Taliban told Jpost, "As soon as the Americans leave, they just have to give us the signal and we will then take over," he said. "This can be done as early as this weekend".

The Taliban are not in control of any of the military sections of the Kabul international airport or any of its gates, those are still under US control according to Pentaon spokesperson John Kirby.

National Security Team Advised Biden That Another Terror Attack In Kabul Likely - Biden's National Security team has advised him that another terror attack in Kabul, Afghanistan is likely but said that they are taking maximum force protection measures at the Kabul airport.

US Military Says Only One Bomber Attack Yesterday - The US Military has stated that there was only one suicide bomber attack yesterday. The rest of the explosions heard were controlled demolitions from the U.S. military destroying equipment in preparation for leaving. There are many reports however that there was another bomb attack at a hotel near the airport.

Pentagon: Out Of The 100,000 Evacuated From Kabul About 5,000 Are Americans - According to Fox News Lucas Tomlinson, the Pentagon said that "Of the more than 100,000 evacuated from Kabul, only 7,000 are Afghan special immigrant visa (SIV) holders" and "roughly 5,000 of those evacuated are Americans".

Tomlinson also stated that "Only 7% of those evacuated from Kabul are Afghan special immigrant visa (SIV) holders" and "About 5% are American citizens: Pentagon. and noted that the attack on Kabul, Afghanistan yesterday centered around "one suicide bomber wearing a 'suicide vest' detonating explosives at 5:40PM local time, followed by gunfire by ISIS fighters".

US Officials Gave Taliban List Of Names Of Americans And Afghan Allies To Evacuate - U.S. officials gave a list of names of Americans and Afghan allies to evacuate to Taliban terrorists in Afghanistan. One defense official who asked to remain anonymous has called it a 'kill list' according to POLITICO. Read more

Death Toll For Suicide Bombing In Kabul Rise To Over 100 People With 150 Wounded - The death toll for the suicide bombing attacks in Kabul have risen to over 100 people, with 150 wounded.

The death toll includes 90 Afghans and 13 United States military personnel in total. 12 marines and a Navy medic were all killed in the blasts according to the Afghanistan Times. McKenzie, from CENTCOM stated, "Despite this attack, we are continuing the mission. The evacuation, at best speed, and as of today, we have approximately 5,000 evacuees on the ramp awaiting airlift. Since August 14, we have evacuated more than 104,000 civilians from HKIA."

British Embassy Left Contact Details Of Afghan Staff Laying On The Floor Which Was Taken Over By Taliban - The British embassy that was taken over by the Taliban had documents scattered all over the floor with the contact details and CV's of the Afghans that were working for them, all of which fell into the hands of the Taliban after the embassy was seized.

WH Press Secretary Says Not Possible To Evacuate Every Afghan Who Wants Out By Deadline - The White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has stated that it's not going to be possible to evacuate every Afghan who wants out of the country by the August 31st deadline.

Psaki also stated that there is no end date on any commitment to evacuate any American who wants to get out of Afghanistan, even after the military withdraws its forces from the country.

Another US Service Member Has Died, Bringing The Total Military Serviceman Deaths to 13 - Another US Service member has died as a result of the suicide bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan, bringing the total U.S. servicemen deaths to 13. 12 Marines and one Navy medic.

White House Reporter Asks Biden About List Of People That Were Given To Taliban - A White House reporter, Philip Wegmann asked Biden about the list Politico reported on that was given to the Taliban containing names of Americans and Afghan ally's. Biden responded with saying that a list could exist, but he doesn't know.

Biden States That We Will Get Everyone Out Of Afghanistan That We Can - Biden has stated that we will get everyone out of Afghanistan that we can, but stopped short at that, and failed to commit to getting everyone out. He also failed to mention whether he was referring to Americans, Afghans or both in his statement.

Biden Has Stated The U.S. Will Hunt Down Those Responsible For Bombings And Make Them Pay - Biden has stated that the U.S. will hunt down those responsible for the bombings and make them pay in a time and place of our choosing and respond with "force and precision". He said that if more US forces are necessary in Afghanistan then "I will grant it". He said, "We will not forget. We will hunt you down & we will make you pay... We will respond with force & precision at a time & in a place of our choosing... the ISIS terrorists will not win".

Biden Has Stated The U.S. Will Hunt Down Those Responsible For Bombings And Make Them Pay - Biden has stated that the U.S. will hunt down those responsible for the bombings and make them pay in a time and place of our choosing and respond with "force and precision". He said that if more US forces are necessary in Afghanistan then "I will grant it". He said, "We will not forget. We will hunt you down & we will make you pay... We will respond with force & precision at a time & in a place of our choosing... the ISIS terrorists will not win".

60 Civilians Killed And 143 Reported To Be Wounded With Numbers Expected To Rise - Death toll has jumped to 90 civilians (men, women and children) that have been killed and 150 have been wounded in Kabul, Afghanistan with numbers expected to rise as the dead and wounded are accounted for.

Today's bombing makes it the worst and deadliest attack on U.S. military personnel in 10 years with about 13 or more members of the U.S. military dead.

Islamic State (ISIS-K) Claims Responsibility For Suicide Attack On Kabul Airport - The Islamic State (ISIS-K) has claimed responsibility for the suicide attacks that were carried out on the Kabul International Airport in Afghanistan.

Latest Blasts In Kabul, Afghanistan Were Controlled Detonations By U.S. Military - The latest blasts around the Kabul, Afghanistan international airport were reportedly controlled detonations by the U.S. military in order to destroy military equipment as they leave.

U.S. Officials Gave Taliban List Of Names Of U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders And Allies To Grant Entry Into Outer Perimeter - According to POLITICO, U.S. officials gave over a list of names of U.S. citizens, green card holders and Afghan allies so that the Taliban would grant those people entry into the airport's outer perimeter.

Lawmakers and military officials are rightly outraged over the fact that the identities of these people were handed over to the Taliban, who is known to be going door to door to find both Americans or anyone who aided the U.S. military during the war in Afghanistan.

According to POLITICO, the Biden administration has been "relying on the Taliban for security outside the airport". The article also states that one defense official said, "Basically, they just put all those Afghans on a kill list. It’s just appalling and shocking and makes you feel unclean".

The POLITICO report states that one official said, "They had to do that because of the security situation the White House created by allowing the Taliban to control everything outside the airport".

US Military Using MQ-9 Reapers To Defend Airfield In Kabul Afghanistan - The US Military is using MQ-9 Reapers to defend the airfield in Kabul, Afghanistan as the number of suicide bombings in the area continues to rise.

The CENTCOM commander has stated that the US Military has been sharing intel with Taliban to maintain security. CENTCOM also states that they may fly AC-130 gunships over Afghanistan due to the fact that "we know from long experience" that a show of force "dissuade the attacker because they know that if we can see him do it, we're gonna strike them immediately".

CENTCOM Says Expects Attacks In Kabul, Afghanistan To Continue - Central Command says they expect more attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan, saying "The threat from ISIS is extremely real we've been talking about several days before it actually manifest[ed] itself here last few hours for the actual attack. We believe it is their desire to continue those attacks and we expect those attacks to continue".

The Taliban says they strongly condemn the suicide bombing, yet somehow the attackers were able to get their bombs through the Taliban checkpoints without being seen or noticed.

Third Explosion Reportedly Heard Near Kabul Airport - A third explosion has reportedly rocked the Kabul airport in Afghanistan. There two US officials have reported that the number of soldiers that have been killed in the blasts are now at 11 Marines and one Navy medic, equaling 12 military personnel. Gunfire is also being reported in the area.

Minority House Leader Calls On Speaker Pelosi To Pass Bill Not Allowing Troops To Leave Afghanistan Until Every Citizen Evacuated - House Minority leader Kevin McCarthy is calling on House speaker Nancy Pelosi to call back the house before the August 31st deadline to attend a briefing on the suicide attacks, and pass a Republican bill not allowing U.S. troops to leave Afghanistan until every last citizen is evacuated from the country.

Evacuation Reportedly Continues, But Airport Gates Being Welded Shut For Security Purposes - The US military evacuation process out of the Kabul international airport in Afghanistan is reportedly continuing, but the airport gates are being welded shut for security purposes.

The United Kingdom says they will continue evacuation efforts out of Kabul for now. France however, has stated that after Friday night they will no longer be evacuating people from Kabul.

In the past 11 days the United States has evacuated 95,700 people in all from Kabul and around 101,300 people have been evacutated from Afghanistan since late July.

UK Issues Advisory To Avoid Afghan Airspace Under 25,000 Feet - The United Kingdom just issued an advisory for aircraft flying over Afghanistan to avoid flying in airspace below 25,000 feet.

Efforts Underway To Keep Kabul Airport Open After Military Leaves - According to U.S. Secretary of State Blinken there are "very active efforts underway on the part of regional countries to see whether they can play a role in keeping the airport open once our military mission leaves".

At Least 40 Known Dead And 120 Wounded In Suicide Bombing - So far, at least 40 people are known to have been killed and 120 wounded in the two suicide bombing attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan. Around 60 percent of the wounded are in critical condition according to the New York Times.

US Officials Say Khorasan Group Believed To Be Responsible For Kabul Suicide Attacks - US officials have stated that they believe the Khorasan group are responsible for the two suicide attacks at the Kabul airport.

The Khorasan group are affiliated with the Islamic State and is allegedly a group of senior al-Queda members who operate out of Syria. They are believed to have only a small number of fighters in their group.

Hundreds Of Isis-K Reportedly In The Area, More Attacks Likely To Come - Pentagon Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich has stated that a source informed her that there are 'hundreds of ISIS-K in the vicinity, attacks likely to continue'.

60 Patients Have Arrived At A Kabul Surgical Center - A Kabul surgical center has reported that they have admitted 60 patients from the suicide bombing so far with six dead on arrival.

Republicans And Democrats Both Petition Biden To Extend August 31st Pullout Deadline In Afghanistan - In the wake of the two suicide attacks at the Kabul airport, both Republicans and Democrats are petitioning Biden to extend the August 31st deadline for evacuation to give the military more time to evacuate those still left stranded in Afghanistan.

Dozens of House Republicans and Democrats have issued a letter pleading with Joe Biden to extend the deadline stating, "As Democrats and Republicans, we stand united in our commitment to protecting U.S. citizens, diplomats, intelligence officers, and our foreign partners who are currently attempting to flee Afghanistan".

The letter went on to say, "In this time of tremendous danger, politics must be put aside to advance our common goals".

At Least A Dozen Wounded, Likely Mix Of Americans And Afghans - A US official has stated that there are at least more than a dozen people wounded in the suicide blast, likely a mix of both Americans and Afghans. No one has taken responsibility for the attack, but ISIS has been threatening attacks on the airport.

State Department Says Initial Reports Say Four Or More U.S. Service Personnel Injured Or Dead In Explosion - The State Department has stated that initial reports say that at least 4 or more U.S. service personnel have been injured or killed in the suicide bomb blast.

Reports Of Second Explosion Outside Kabul Airport - There are now multiple reports of a second explosion outside the Kabul airport.

Pentagon Says Number Of Casualties Unclear, But Reports Indicate There Are Many - The Pentagon says that it is currently unclear how many casualties there were due to the suicide bombing, but reports indicate that there are many.

Bomb Was Detonated In A Sewage Canal, Not Inside the Airport - The suicide bomb went off in a sewage canal, not inside the airport itself according to reports. The area where it went off was reportedly a crowded choke point leading to U.S. and British positions.

Multiple Casualties Reported Due To Explosion At Kabul Airport - A suicide bomber "complex SBIED attack" has occurred at Abbey Gate outside the Kabul airport. There was also a firefight and there have been Afghan casualties, according to Jennifer GRiffin, a National Security Correspondent for Fox News.

The US State Department warned all Americans to leave the gates around the Kabul airport "immediately" 14 hours before the attack occurred and warned of possible suicide attacks.

Pentagon Says It's Evacuation Is Not Wrapping Up In 36 Hours Despite Reports Otherwise - The Pentagon says that reports of the evacuation wrapping up in 36 hours are false, and says, "we will continue to evacuate as many people as we can until the end of the mission".

Explosions And Shots Reported At Kabul Airport - Explosions and shots are reported coming from the Kabul airport. Sources told Politico that a large explosion happened at the Abbey gate.

Afghan Interpreters Being Told Green Cards And US Passports Only For Evacuation - Afghan interpreters are being told that only green card holders and those with US passports are allowed to evacuate Afghanistan, according to Jane Ferguson, a correspondent for PBS NewsHour.

Ferguson tweeted, "A US Marine just told an interpreter who was badly injured by an IED working with US forces in #Afghanistan that it’s green card holders and US passports only. He has all the paperwork with him for his SIV application and letters from his employer and former US commander..."

UK Advises Against All Travel To Afghanistan Due To 'High Threat of Terrorist Attack' - The UK has advised against all travel to Afghanistan due to a 'high threat of terrorist attack'. Britain's Foreign Office stated that there was a security situation in Afghanistan that remains volatile.

"The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advise against all travel to Afghanistan. You should not travel to Afghanistan", the Foreign Office said in an advisory. "The security situation in Afghanistan remains volatile".

"There is an ongoing and high threat of terrorist attack" the statement read. "If you are in the area of the airport, move away to a safe location and await further advice" the statement continued.

U.S. Puts Out Alert To U.S. Citizens Not To Travel To Kabul Airport Due To Bomb Threat - The U.S. has put out an alert to U.S. citizens not to travel to the Kabul airport due to alleged car bomb threats at the gates of the Kabul international airport.

Taliban Has Appointed Mullah Abdul Qayyum Zakir, A Former Guantanamo Prisoner As Defense Minister - The Taliban has appointed Mullah Abdul Qayyup Zakir, a former Guantanamo prisoner released in 2007 as the Defense Minister.

After Secret Meeting With CIA, Taliban Not Allowing Afghans To Airport To Evacuate - KABUL - After a secret meeting happened with the CIA, the Taliban are no longer letting Afghans go to the airport saying that they will no longer allow Afghan nationals to leave the country. Did we just make a deal with terrorists? Read more

US Is Prepared To Destroy Equipment That It Cannot Airlift Out Of Afghanistan Before Deadline - The Pentagon has stated that U.S. forces at the international airport in Hamid Karzai, Kabul could destroy weapons and equipment that they can't take with them out of Afghanistan before the August 31st deadline.

This also raises the question of just how many people the U.S. military will be able to evacuate before what the Taliban are calling the 'red line' for a full evacuation. This is especially true now that reports are coming in that the Taliban are actively blocking U.S. citizens and Afghans from reaching the Kabul international airport.

Taliban Take Back The Three Districts Resistance Forces Captured And Have Surrounded The Resistance - The Taliban have taken back the three districts that resistance fighters had captured and surrounded the Panjshir Valley, where the resistance fighters are located and have vowed to 'fight to the end'.

Government Worker Says Family Stranded And Can't Get To Kabul Airport - KABUL - A government worker who is currently trapped in Afghanistan spoke to Fox News Tuesday and told them that her family is allegedly "stranded" and not currently able to make it with her family to the Kabul airport so that they can evacuate. Read more

Pentagon Only Giving Commanders Case By Case Authority To Rescue Stranded Americans - On Monday Pentagon spokesman John Kirby stated that commanders in Afghanistan only have the authority to rescue Americans stranded in Afghanistan on a 'case by case basis'.

Both Ukraine And Iran Rejects Reports Of Hijacked Ukrainian Aircraft In Afghanistan - Both the Ukraine and Iran are rejecting claims that a Ukrainian plane was hijacked by unknown hijackers which then reportedly flew to Iran, saying that the plane refueled and then headed to Kiev, despite what the Ukrainian deputy foreign minister, Yevhenii Yenin told Russian news about it being hijacked.

The Ukrainian deputy Foreign Minister Yevhenii Yenin had told TASS Russian news on Tuesday, "Last Sunday, our plane was hijacked by other people. On Tuesday, the plane was practically stolen from us, it flew into Iran with an unidentified group of passengers onboard instead of airlifting Ukrainians. Our next three evacuation attempts were also not successful because our people could not get into the airport".

The Iranian Civil Aviation Authority denied the reports, saying that the plane had refueled in Mashhad and then flew to Kiev from there. Oleg Nikolenko, a spokesman for Ukraine's Foreign Ministry also denied the reports, and said "There are no captured Ukrainian planes in Kabul or elsewhere. The information about the 'captured plane' that is being circulated by some media outlets is not true".

Ukrainian Plane Evacuating Ukrainian Citizens In Afghanistan Has Been Hijacked By Unknown People - A Ukrainian plane that was in Afghanistan to evacuate Ukrainian citizens has reportedly been hijacked by unknown armed hijackers. After the hijackers took over the plane, they flew it to Iran.

TRANSCOM Commander Vows To Ramp Up One Of Largest Airlift Operations Ever - The commander of the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) has vowed to ramp up one of the largest airlift operations ever as the U.S. Military coordinates evacuation flights out of Afghanistan in order to meet the August 31st deadline which the Taliban have called their "red line".

Biden Administration Confirms Risk Of ISIS Terrorist Attack In Afghanistan - The Biden administration has confirmed that there is a risk of an ISIS-K terrorist attack in Afghanistan who may attempt to exploit the situation and target troops or civilians as U.S. troops continue to evacuate Americans and Afghans from the country. Read more

Biden Says May Extend Deadline For Afghanistan Withdrawal While Taliban Give Warning Of Consequences - Biden has stated that the U.S. may extend the deadline for complete withdrawal of Afghanistan in order to give the U.S. Military time to evacuate people from the country but the Taliban has warned of 'consequences' for remaining in the country after the August 31st 'red line'.

The Taliban have called the August 31st deadline a "red line" that they refuse to back down on. Biden said, "There's discussions going on among us and the military about extending. Our hope is we will not have to extend, but there are going to be discussions, I suspect, on how far along we are in the process".

We discussed a lot with the Taliban. They've been cooperative in extending some of the perimeter. So far the Taliban has not taken action against U.S. forces. So far they have, by and large, followed through on what they said in terms of Americans to pass through, and the like, and I'm sure they don't control all of their forces. It's a rag-tag force" he continued.

DR. Suhail Shaheen, a spokesperson for the Taliban responded to Biden's remarks saying, "It's a red line. President Biden announced that on 31 August they would withdraw all their military forces. So if they extend it that means they are extending occupation while there is no need for that … If the U.S. or UK were to seek additional time to continue evacuations — the answer is no. Or there would be consequences".

Several Thousand U.S. Citizens Still Stranded In Afghanistan - The White House has estimated that there are still "several thousand Americans" still in need of evacuation from Afghanistan, but the real number is yet unknown because Americans stranded in the country were not required to register with the American Embassy in Kabul said National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in an NBC Meet The Press on Sunday morning.

U.S. Deploys Helicopters And Special Forces To Kabul To Speed Up Evacuation - The U.S. Military has deployed helicopters and special forces to Kabul to extract those who are stranded behind the Taliban checkpoints and unable to get to the Kabul international airport.

The Taliban has given out a warning saying that there will be consequences if the U.S. does not pull all of its troops out of Afghanistan by August 31st. Currently there are 5,800 U.S. soldiers and marines stationed at the airport helping in the evacuation process.

The number of evacuated from Afghanistan still pales in comparison to how many are still in need of evacuation from the country with only eight more days left until the deadline put forth by the Taliban has been reached.

U.S. Military Reports Largest Airlifts Out Of Afghanistan Yet - The U.S. military has stated that it has evacuated about 37,000 people from Afghanistan in the last week, half of which were evacuated in the last 24 hours.

Major General Hank Taylor stated, "Our mission remains focused on ensuring a steady flow of evacuees out of Kabul to the intermediate staging bases and safe havens at our insulations (that) continue to rapidly build out capacity as needed to ensure reception and providing humanitarian assistance".

IDF Carrying Out Airstrikes In Gaza In Response To Incendiary Balloon Attacks Into Southern Israel - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are now carrying out airstrikes in Gaza in response to incendiary balloon attacks into Southern Israel that reportedly caused 9 or more fires.

Reports say that the IDF is hitting a Hamas compound west of Khan Younis in Southern Gaza.

UK Armed Forces Says Possible Threat Of Islamic State Suicide Bomber Attempting To Board A Flight Or Target Kabul Airport - The minister for the UK armed forces, James Heappey says that there is a possible threat of an Islamic State suicide bomber attempting to board a flight out of Kabul, or target the Kabul airport.

There are people who have been identified as being on the UK no fly list currently attempting to get on British flights out of Kabul. They stated that they'd "love to be able to open the gates and let people in at a faster flow, but there are people right now in Kabul trying to get on British flights that we have identified in our checks as being in the UK no-fly list".

Shooting At Kabul Airport North Gate in Afghanistan Leaves 1 Dead - A shooting at the North gate in the Kabul international airport reportedly involving US and German soldiers has left one German ANA soldier dead. It is not yet known who the attackers were or why the shooting happened.

Elite Taliban Special Forces Seen Patrolling Kabul Using U.S. Weapons And Gear - An elite Taliban special forces unit, the Badri 313 battalion has been seen patrolling Kabul wearing U.S. military gear and weapons, such as night vision goggles, tactical helmets, camouflage outfits, military issue boots and body armor, carrying M4 carbine assault rifles which makes them look similar to U.S. soldiers.

The Taliban are also using various types of U.S. military vehicles and aircraft including the Black Hawk helicopters. The Taliban confiscated a massive war chest worth of United States military weapons, equipment, vehicles and aircraft after taking over key points in Afghanistan.

US F-15E Fighter Jet Shoots Down Iranian Drone In Syria - A US F-15E fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone armed with a missile system over Syria on Saturday after it was designated a threat by flying close to troops currently deployed in the area.

Rueters reported that US Army Colonel Wayne Marotto stated, "Coalition aircraft successfully engaged and defeated a UAS through air to air engagement in the vicinity of Mission Support Site Green Village"

Group Of Veterans Band Together Use Intel To Lead Afghans Around Checkpoints - KABUL - A large group of veterans called 'Digital Dunkirk' is using analysts and satellite images to report Taliban checkpoint locations around the airport to help lead Afghan interpreters to the airport so that they can safely evacuate. Read more

British Military Says Seven Afghan Civilians Crushed To Death In Crowds - The British military has said that seven Afghan civilians were crushed to death as crowds of people pushed in trying to get into the Kabul international airport as the Taliban continue to block, beat and murder and intimidate people attempting to get to the airport to evacuate.

Former White House Doctor Says Biden No Longer Cognitively Prepared To Be Our President - WASHINGTON - Former White House doctor Ronny Jackson, who served both under Obama as well as Trump has stated in a Fox News interview on Friday that Biden is no longer "cognitively prepared" to serve as the President of the United States of America. Read more

20 Or More Taliban Checkpoints Leading Up To Kabul Airport, People Being Shot In Head Trying To Get Through - There are 20 or more Taliban checkpoints leading to the Kabul airport according to an unnamed rescued mother who was trapped in Afghanistan. She told Fox news that a man was shot in the head next to her in front of his wife and kids at a checkpoint in an attempt to get through to the airport.

"They’ve been going to a lot of homes pulling out high-ranked Afghans, law enforcement, people who worked with the U.S. military or NATO" she said. "We are devastated. We're scared for our lives. Every moment that a car passes by, I feel like they are going to pull in and execute us. I don't know if I'm going to see my children again."

Republicans Submitting Bill To Force Biden Administration To Admit How Much U.S. Military Equipment Was Taken By Taliban - According to the Daily Caller, House Republicans have stated that they are submitting a bill that will force the Biden administration to admit exactly how much U.S. Military equipment was in fact confiscated by the Taliban.

"The Biden-Harris administration has failed to provide an accounting of U.S. equipment now in the hands of the Taliban" Mike Rogers said in a statement to the DCNF. "Republican Members on the Armed Services Committee demand to know this information and we plan to offer legislation at our markup to require the Biden-Harris administration to detail what they have lost to the Taliban".

This, after the Pentagon flat out refused to answer any questions on how much U.S. military equipment was taken by Taliban forces. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley said that he "preferred not to discuss" the matter.

Republicans Submitting Bill To Force Biden Administration To Admit How Much U.S. Military Equipment Was Taken By Taliban - According to the Daily Caller, House Republicans have stated that are submitting a bill that will force the Biden administration to admit exactly how much U.S. Military equipment was in fact confiscated by the Taliban.

"The Biden-Harris administration has failed to provide an accounting of U.S. equipment now in the hands of the Taliban" Mike Rogers said in a statement to the DCNF. "Republican Members on the Armed Services Committee demand to know this information and we plan to offer legislation at our markup to require the Biden-Harris administration to detail what they have lost to the Taliban".

This, after the Pentagon flat out refused to answer any questions on how much U.S. military equipment was taken by Taliban forces. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley said that he "preferred not to discuss" the matter.

Gates Are Closed At Kabul Airport With Taliban Confiscating All U.S. Passports - Taliban confiscating U.S. passports with the Kabul national airport currently closed due to alleged threats to security. The New York Post has reported that the Taliban is "now attempting to take their U.S. passports and identification orders in an attempt to stop them from leaving the country".

August 21, 2021 - To Embassy Due To Threats Outside Gates - The U.S. Embassy in Kabul is now urging Americans not to travel to the embassy due to "potential security threats" outside the embassy's gates. This, after reports of an alleged threat by ISIS-K to the airport and surrounding area. Read more

"I got to the gates and was about to show my passport, but the Taliban got it, and he said you are not allowed to go through and wouldn’t give it back. I was lucky a U.S. marine was right there and forced him to give it back." an Afghan American told the Post.

Ephraim Mattos, a former Navy SEAL confirmed the reports to the Post saying, "U.S. passports, driver’s licenses — they are confiscating those pieces of documentation from American citizens. They lose proof of who they are, and this has happened on multiple occasions in multiple places".

The Washington Post has also reported that the Taliban are blocking people from going to the airport using "gunfire and violence" to stop people from being able to enter, even going so far as outright attacking a CNN camera crew on the ground.

It is estimated that there are still between 10,000 and 40,000 U.S. citizens still stuck in Afghanistan with no way to get out of the country and being blocked from getting to the airport by Taliban terrorists that the Biden administration says are helping with the evacuation process. Events happening on the ground however tell a completely different story.

Taliban Fighters Allegedly Set Woman On Fire For Bad Cooking - Taliban fighters allegedly set woman on fire for bad cooking. "They are forcing people to give them food and cook them food. A woman was put on fire because she was accused of bad cooking for Taliban fighters", a former Afghan judge Najla Ayoubi told Sky News.

She says hundreds of her fellow activists in Afghanistan are currently in hiding. "There are so many young women are being in the past few weeks being shipped into neighboring countries in coffins to be used as sex slaves" she continued. "They also force families to marry their young daughters to Taliban fighters. I don‘t see where is the promise that they think women should be going to work, when we are seeing all of these atrocities".

Anti Taliban Forces Take 3 Districts In North Afghanistan - Anti Taliban forces, nearly 6,000 fighters have taken 3 districts in North Afghanistan and are reportedly holding out against Taliban militants according to Reuters. What's left of government forces and other militia groups have gathered near the Panjshir valley and are pushing back the Taliban, who have declined to comment on the matter.

The Taliban have not attempted to gain access to Panjshir yet and diplomats from the west do not believe that they will mount much of a resistance against the Taliban once they decide to push in and eradicate the small force. Especially without the help of outside forces and no way repair their weapons and equipment.

U.S. Embassy In Kabul Now Urging Citizens NOT To Travel To Embassy Due To Threats Outside Gates - The U.S. Embassy in Kabul is now urging Americans not to travel to the embassy due to "potential security threats" outside the embassy's gates. This, after reports of an alleged threat by ISIS-K to the airport and surrounding area. The U.S. military Has Evacuated 17,000 People Including 2,500 Americans.

IDF Puts Out Alert Saying Airstrike Was Response To Violent Riots - The IDF has put out an alert saying that the airstrikes on four Hamas weapons and storage manufacturing sites were in response to the violent riots happening throughout the day.

Israel Has Launched Multiple Air Strikes On Gaza - Israel has reportedly launched airstrikes on the Gaza Strip on 4 different targets after both Israel and Gaza escalated their alert levels following escalation on the border. Weapon production and weapon storage facilities were hit. Machine gun fire heard in Gaza which hit cars and homes in Sderot. The airstrikes were allegedly in response to riots and an IDF soldier being injured in an attack.

US Military Establishing Alternative Routes For Those Trying To Reach Kabul Airport Due to Alleged Isis Threat - Two US officials have allegedly told Alexander Hunter-Mihalic, a news network producer that the U.S. military is working to provide "alternate routes" for those trying to get to the Kabul international airport due to a threat posed by ISIS-K to both the airport itself and the surrounding area.

Republican Senators Call For Sending U.S. Troops To Rescue Americans Trapped Behind Checkpoints In Afghanistan - Thursday, 16 Republican senators signed a letter calling for Biden to put out an order for the U.S. military to go beyond the perimeter they have set up to "provide safe and secure passageway through any Taliban barriers for all American citizens and all eligible Afghan partners to appropriate evacuation points".

The letter called to, "devote all means necessary to ensure every American citizen and all eligible Afghan partners are successfully evacuated".

It also states, "We are particularly perturbed that your administration is failing to guarantee the safety of Americans and our Afghan partners still in the country,” the letter from 16 senators reads. “Press reports indicate that while American citizens are being urged to make their way to Hamid Karzai International Airport, the United States government cannot guarantee their security, and has offered no support or guidance other than wishing them luck".

U.S. Embassy In Kabul Warns Of Possible Security Threats Outside Airport, Advises Not To Travel To Airport - The U.S. embassy in Kabul has warned U.S. citizens to "avoid traveling to the airport gates at this time" due to potential security threats" outside the Kabul airport.

Ex Soldier Says Afghan Government And Military Was A Fabrication - KABUL - Graham Platner, An ex U.S. soldier has reportedly told the JP in an interview that the Afghan government and military was a fabrication existing to put money in people's pockets. Read more

Afghan Media Reports About 150 Indian Citizens Captured Near Kabul Airport - Afghan media has reported that about 150 Indian citizens have been captured around the Kabul airport, presumably by the Taliban according to a tweet by Sharif Hassan, a New York Times reporter.

Taliban Executes Relative Of Journalist During Door To Door Search For Reporter - The Taliban has executed the relative of a journalist during a door to door search for the reporter. The reporter works for the German broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) just days after Biden coldly stated there are no deaths happening in Afghanistan.

DW Director General Peter Limbourg stated, "The killing of a close relative of one of our editors by the Taliban yesterday is inconceivably tragic, and testifies to the acute danger in which all our employees and their families in Afghanistan find themselves".

He continued, "It is evident that the Taliban are already carrying out organized searches for journalists, both in Kabul and in the provinces. We are running out of time!"

Equipment The U.S. Military Gave To Afghanistan From 2002 To 2016 Now In The Hands Of Taliban - The equipment that the U.S. Military gave to Afghanistan from 2002 to 2016 now in the hands of the Taliban: 75,898 vehicles, 599,690 weapons, 162,643 pieces of communications equipment, 208 aircraft and 16,191 intelligence, recon and communications equipment according to The Hill.

A 2020 report by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) said that between 2017 and 2019 the US gave Afghanistan 7,035 machine guns, 4,702 Humvees, 20,040 hand grenades, 2,520 bombs and 1,394 grenade launchers, among other equipment not listed.

There Are More Seats Than Passengers With Paperwork And Taliban Slowing Down Evacuation Process - There are more seats on the planes than passengers, with paperwork and the Taliban slowing down the evacuation process in Afghanistan. About 7,000 people have been evacuated, a mixture of Americans, Afghans and other nationals since last week.

As the evacuation process begins to normalize in Kabul, many setbacks are holding back the evacuation process. All troop movements must be negotiated with the Taliban according to the Pentagon.

"I think it is just a fundamental fact of the reality of where we are, that communications, and a certain measure of agreement with the Taliban, on what we’re trying to accomplish has to continue to occur" Pentagon press secretary John Kirby stated.

State Department Spokesman Ned Price stated, "There are 6,000 people at the airport right now who have been fully processed by our consular team and will soon board planes. We will have the capacity that we need to process as many individuals as we can to fill the flights".

The U.S. want to evacuate 5,000 to 9,000 people per day but have only flown 2,000 over the last 24 hours as there are more seats on the airplanes than there are passengers that are fully processed and able to be flown out of the country.

There are still up to 15,000 U.S. citizens and up to 70,000 Afghan citizens who had worked with the United States who need evacuated but many are not able to make it to the airport due to the number of Taliban checkpoints leading the way to the airport.

Price stated, "Every report of someone unable for whatever reason to reach the airport is something we take very seriously. We are doing everything we can mechanically, logistically, but then of course there’s also the diplomatic element to this as well. We are making very clear…together with our international partners…that safe passage should be guaranteed for all of those who wish to transit to the airport".

Kirby addressed the situation saying, "Just because you have 5,000 seats [that doesn't mean] that you can automatically fill 5,000 seats every day".

Biden Admin Says It Won't Be Enforcing Law Requiring US Citizens To Pay $2,000 To Fly Out After Original Alert By Administration Stated Otherwise - The Biden administration says that it won't be enforcing the law requiring US citizens to pay up to $2,000 to fly out of Afghanistan after their original alert stated otherwise.

The original alert put out by the Biden administration on August 14th stated, "U.S. lawful permanent residents may submit a repatriation assistance request, and their request will be considered depending on availability".

The alert continued, "Repatriation flights are not free, and passengers will be required to sign a promissory loan agreement and may not be eligible to renew their U.S. passports until the loan is repaid. The cost may be $2,000USD or more per person".

Bahrain's Government Accepts Request From US Government To Use Air Base For Evacuees - The Bahrain government has accepted a request from the United States government to use Isa air base for evacuees from Afghanistan. Bahrain says based on its "moral obligations" it will contribute by supporting 'humanitarian relief efforts".

News Reporter's Contact In Afghanistan Says US Citizens Were Beaten Throughout The Night By Taliban - A contact in Afghanistan of the news reporter Sasha Ingber has stated that Americans were being beaten all throughout the night by the Taliban as the situation in Afghanistan is "rapidly deteriorating".

Ingber stated, "A source tells me, 'Situation [in Afghanistan] is rapidly deteriorating… We've had Americans get beaten throughout the night. One of them, an American woman, was beaten ‘twice’ even though she was carrying a US passport".

Ingber continued, "Yesterday @PentagonPresSec said Americans are not being impeded as they travel to the Kabul airport, no Americans harmed. The Taliban agreed to let them evacuate. What I am hearing suggests otherwise. Americans have been injured and stopped from boarding planes".

169 Americans Rescued By US Forces At Kabul Hotel Made On The Spot Decision -169 Americans have been airlifted from a hotel in Kabul close to the airport by 3 CH-47s. Commander on the ground "made a call on the spot" according to Tara Copp, a senior Pentagon correspondent.

Evacuations Out Of Afghanistan Halted, Paused For More Than 8 Hours Now Due To Overcrowding In Qatar Base - Evacuations out of Afghanistan have been halted, paused for more than 8 hours now due to overcrowding in the U.S. military base in Qatar and fears of it causing a "humanitarian crisis".

Taliban Corruption And Interrogations Hampering Evacuation Progress - Taliban are asking for $200 for every family member and putting people through rigorous interrogation before letting them pass the checkpoints to get into the airport, or $300 a head to get through the gate manned by what's left of the Afghan military.

Faridoon Hazeen, an Afghan translator for the U.S. military that spoke to Fox news said that he couldn't get a visa out of the country. He says that there are "many Taliban checkpoints along the way" which are all looking for anyone associated with the U.S. military who fire off guns.

"Corruption is a big problem" Hazeen said. You could attempt to go through the mob, getting the attention of the U.S. military if you don't want to pay, such as those who are lowering their babies over the concrete wall there to the freedom side of the wall.

Evacuation Efforts Hampered By Armed Taliban Checkpoints And Paperwork Issues - The evacuation efforts are being severely hampered by armed Taliban checkpoints and paperwork issues. Afghans who do not possess any papers or clearance remain piled up outside the airport adding to the confusion which has also prevented Afghans who do have papers from being able to get through.

The DOD Says The Evacuation On Wednesday Got Out Only 325 Americans Out Of 2,000 People Evacuated - The Department of Defense on Wednesday stated that out of 2,000 people that were evacuated that day only 325 of them were Americans.

Taliban Going House To House Hanging Anyone Who Worked With U.S. - The Taliban are going house to house looking for anyone who worked with the United States. If anyone is found to have worked with the US, they are hung. This, just after Biden announced that "no one has been killed" in Afghanistan.

Ryan Rogers, who is a retired sergeant in the Marines told Fox News on Thursday that the interpreter that he worked with during the 2010 battle of Marjah in Helmand is currently stuck in Kabul and unable to get to the airport to escape.

Rogers said, "He told me yesterday they hung three [Afghan National Army] commanders that they had found," he said. "And that close to the place that he’s hiding, they’re going house-to-house and that they sent a transmission out saying they had plans for the people that operated with America."

Rogers continued, I said, hey, did you see any of this stuff with your eyes? He said yes. They're not showing this stuff because the people are cheering, but they're scared to death, and they're hanging these people. And he said they're going house to house and their priorities are Afghan National Army Special Forces, the police special forces and the interpreters".

Evacuation Process Normalizing, But Taliban In Charge Of U.S. Military Movements And Stay Extensions - The evacuation process is now normalizing in Kabul, but U.S. military movements and extensions to stay past the deadline of August 31st must be approved by the Taliban.

Thousands of Americans and Afghans remain trapped behind Taliban checkpoints, with the Biden administration saying that going in and rescuing them would be too risky.

U.S. Military Not Ruling Out Airstrikes On Larger Equipment Taken By Taliban - U.S. officials told Reuters that they are not ruling out airstrikes on some of the larger equipment, such as helicopters taken by the Taliban terrorists but are concerned about 'antagonizing' the Taliban during the evacuation process.

"We have already seen Taliban fighters armed with U.S.-made weapons they seized from the Afghan forces. This poses a significant threat to the United States and our allies" said Representative Michael McCaul, a Republican on the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee.

Israeli Strike Reported By Lebanon And Syrian Border Reported - A number of targets left burning in Damascus and Homs after alleged Israeli strikes by the Lebanon and Syrian border were reported by Syrian state run news. The Lebanese media says the airstrike happened over Lebanon however.

Syrian air defenses intercepted most of the missiles, which targeted a location within the Qalamoun Mountains Northeast of Damascus according to a Syrian state news agency, the SANA.

Department Of Defense: Taliban Took 40 Aircraft And Thousands Of Armored Vehicles And Weapons - The Department of Defense says that the Taliban took billions of dollars worth of military equipment the U.S. had given to Afghanistan, including 40 aircraft and thousands of armored vehicles and weapons and high tech equipment such as scanners and night vision goggles.

An anonymous government official told Reuters, "Everything that hasn’t been destroyed is the Taliban's now", including 2,000 armored vehicles, 40 aircraft which includes Black Hawk helicopters and ScanEagle drones. The US had given over 600,000 weapons such as rifles to Afghanistan since 2003, 162,000 pieces of communications equipment and 16,000 night vision goggles, which have now mostly all undoubtedly been turned over to the Taliban.

"The Biden-Harris administration has failed to provide an accounting of U.S. equipment now in the hands of the Taliban" Mike Rogers, a ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee stated.

A congressional aide with knowledge on the subject told Reuters "The ability to operate at night is a real game-changer".

Biden Says No One Is Being Killed In Afghanistan Despite Reports Of Deaths - In an interview with ABC Thursday Biden said "no one's being killed" in Afghanistan despite reports of numerous deaths, as well as atrocious abuses by the Taliban.

Biden stated, "Oh, there is," when asked about the chaos at the airport, then added "But, look – but no one's being killed right now, God forgive me if I'm wrong about that, but no one's being killed right now."

Reports Say Top Generals Warned Biden Not To Withdraw Troops, Biden Says He doesn't Remember - Reports say that top generals tried to warn Biden for months not to withdraw all troops and to leave at least 2,500 in Afghanistan, but Biden says he doesn't remember. "No, they didn't. It was split. That wasn't true. That wasn't true" Biden exclaimed in an interview with Biden told ABC's George Stephanopoulos.

When pressed further in the interview whether advisors told him to keep some troops in the country Biden stated, "No. Not at – not in terms of whether we were going to get out in a timeframe all troops. They didn't argue against that."

Stephanopoulos asked, "So no one told – your military advisors did not tell you, 'No, we should just keep 2,500 troops?'" to which Biden replied, "No. No one said that to me that I can recall". Stating also that intelligence did not say Afghanistan would crumble as quickly as it did in spite of reports to the contrary.

Taliban Tell Afghans To Leave Kabul Airport While Evacuations Continue - The Taliban have told the Afghans to leave the airport after many attempted to jump aboard aircraft as they were taking off. Meanwhile the Taliban are celebrating Afghan Independence Day by declaring victory over the U.S. and NATO.

Biden Says US Forces May Remain In Afghanistan After August 31st Deadline - Biden says that US forces may remain in Afghanistan after the August 31st deadline if not all US citizens are out of the country by that date, and stated that he is committed to evacuating all US citizens regardless of how long it might take.

Biden Administration Purposefully Dismantled Protections For US Citizens Trapped In Afghanistan Months Before Collapse - The Biden administration purposefully dismantled protections for US citizens trapped in Afghanistan set forth by the Trump administration, the Crisis Response Bureau (CCR)

In June, months before the collapse of the Afghan government, the Biden administration set out to dismantle the system put into place by the Trump administration to protect U.S. citizens trapped overseas.

A memo that was sent around the State Department in June authorized the "discontinuation of the establishment, and the termination of, the Contingency and Crisis Response Bureau (CCR)".

The CCR was created under then Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and provided "aviation, logistics, and medical support capabilities for the Department's operational bureaus, thereby enhancing the secretary's ability to protect American citizens overseas in connection with overseas evacuations in the aftermath of a natural or man-made disaster".

4,000 Troops Now On The Ground In Afghanistan With 2,000 More Arriving This Week - There are currently more than 4,000 US troops on the ground in Afghanistan now, with 2,000 more troops set to arrive later on this week at which point there will be 6,000 troops on the ground in total.

Military Officials Warned Biden Administration About Afghanistan For Months But Were Ignored - Military officials warned the Biden administration for months about Afghanistan but their warnings were largely ignored. This has lead to frustration among military officers, who wish to remain anonymous.

"We warned them for months, for months. I am not angry, I am frustrated" one officer said. Officers were somber as they witnessed the events unfold in Afghanistan. Events that they knew could have been avoided if the Biden administration had listened.

Even as Biden claimed that Kabul was not likely to fall to the hands of the Taliban, intelligence given to the administration at the time pointed to a high likelihood of Kabul rapidly collapsing. Intelligence reports were not optimistic about the Afghan army putting up a serious resistance.

Biden Administration Has No Plans To Get People Trapped In Kabul Out Who Haven't Made It To The Airport - The Biden administration has no plans to get those who cannot get to the airport and are trapped behind the Taliban checkpoints out. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated, "I do not have the capability to go out and extend operations currently into Kabul".

"We will stay focused on securing the airfield,” he said. “We cannot afford to either not defend that airfield or not have an airfield that’s secure, where we have hundreds or thousands of civilians that can access the airfield at will and put our forces at risk" he continued.

US Now Working With The Taliban Militants To Carry Out Evacuation - The United States is now working with Taliban terrorists to carry out the evacuation of Americans and Western forces. So far 5,000 people have been evacuated.

Pentagon officials have stated that they do not "have the capability" to pick up all Americans who have not been able to get to the Kabul international airfield. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated, "We're going to get everyone that we can possibly evacuate, evacuated. And I'll do that as long as we possibly can until the clock runs out or we run out of capability".

Department of Defense Says It Believes Terrorist Threats From Afghanistan Are Worse than They Thought - The Department of Defense has stated that it believes terrorist threats in Afghanistan are worse than they originally thought after the Taliban took over the country and released Al-Qaeda prisoners after taking over the Bagram air base where many high value prisoners were being held.

Taliban Checking Afghan's Phones, Killing On The Spot If Bible App Found - The Taliban are checking Afghan's phones and if a Bible app, or anything relating to the Christian religion is found on the phone, the person is immediately killed. Taliban spy networks and informants are rooting out Christians in the country to be executed.

Taliban Seized HIIDE Biometric Devices From US Military Capable Of Scanning Irises, Faces, Fingers Capable Of I Of Identifying Those Who Helped US Forces - The Taliban seized HIIDE biometric devices from the US military that scan Irises, faces and fingers which are capable of potentially identifying those who aided coalition forces.

Soldiers that were deployed in Afghanistan used the portable scanners to identify those who were helping coalition forces in the ongoing war. They connect with Biometrics Automated Toolset (BAT) which is an identification software that soldiers would use to search for various threats, which can then create tracking reports with the resulting data.

As the Taliban soldiers are going door to door looking for those who helped coalition forces during the war, they could use these scanners to positively identify Afghans who aided in the war efforts.

Reports Of Deaths And Injuries To Afghan Citizens In Jalalabad From Being Fired Upon After Taking Down Taliban Flag, Replacing With Afghan Flag - There are reports coming in of Afghan citizens in Jalalabad being killed and injured after the Taliban opened fire on them for replacing the flag of the Taliban with the red, black and green Afghan flag.

Biden Administration Tells Americans Trapped In Afghanistan They 'Cannot Guarantee' Their safety, After Administration Refuses To Prioritize US Citizens In Evacuation - The Biden administration has told Americans who filled out the form to evacuate Afghanistan to head to the Hamid Karzai international airport, but that they 'cannot guarantee' their safety and security if they make the trip.

A note was sent out to all US citizens who filled out the request form to be evacuated from Afghanistan saying, "To American Citizens, Thank you for registering your request to be evacuated from Afghanistan. The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan has confirmed that an undefined number of U.S. government provided flights will begin soon. Please make your way to the Hamid Karzai International Airport at this time".

The note further reads at the bottom, "PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT CANNOT GUARANTEE YOUR SECURITY AS YOU MAKE THIS TRIP".

Afghan Interpreter Shot By Taliban After Taliban Claimed They Have Changed For The Better - An Afghan interpreter was shot in the leg attempting to board a rescue flight to Australia after the Taliban claimed that they have changed for the better and are more moderate than they once were. This, after killing a woman for not wearing a burka, and murdering another woman and burning down her home for saying she didn't have enough food to feed their forces.

Western Forces May Be Forced To Pull Out Of Afghanistan As Taliban Now In Charge Of Airport Security - Western forces may be forced to pull out of Afghanistan before being able to evacuate everyone from Afghanistan as the Taliban are now in charge of security at the airport and "may remove their consent" for their being there at any time.

There are reports that the Taliban are patrolling around the Kabul airport and some people have stated that they are unable to get to the terminal due to the presence of armed Taliban fighters.

US Military Evacuates 2,200 Americans, Permanent US Residents And Their Families - The US has now evacuated 2,200 People from Kabul, Afghanistan including diplomats and civilians. It is not yet known when flights will continue out of Kabul a Western security official stated.

Pentagon To House Up To 22,000 Afghans At US Military Bases - The Pentagon is planning to house up to 22,000 Afghans with special immigrant visas (SIV) at military bases located in the United States.

Garry Reid, the director of the Department of Defense's Afghan Crisis Group said, "At this point, we’re looking to establish 22,000 spaces. We can expand if we need to".

Taliban Rounding Up Ex Government Staff, Attack Women And Children At Airport Despite Claims Of Being Moderate - The Taliban are now rounding up ex-government staff and attacking both women and children at the Kabul international airport despite the fact that they claimed that they were moderate. They are also offering a 'safe haven' for al-Qaeda according to a Pentagon report, after releasing many al-Qaeda from an Afghan prison.

Taliban Vow To 'Respect Women' On Same Day They Kill Woman For Not Wearing Burka - The Taliban has vowed to 'respect women's rights', as well as show forgiveness to those who battled them, as well as make sure Afghanistan does not harbor terrorists. That same day however,the Taliban shot and killed a woman for not wearing a burka, or head covering.

Many older Afghans fear going back to the way things were before the U.S. shattered the Islamic rule in the country in the 1990s, when women were confined to their homes much of the time, public executions and harsh punishments were commonplace and television was not allowed in households.

US Military Evacuates 1,100 Americans, Permanent US Residents And Their Families - The US has evacuated 1,100 Americans, permanent US residents and their families from Afghanistan on Tuesday.

Bipartisan Effort Underway To Probe Biden Administration Over Afghanistan - Various members of U.S. congress, including many democrats are now seeking to probe the Biden administration over the events that have unfolded in Afghanistan after a growing consensus that the entire situation was not handled as it should have been. Read more

White House Confirms The Taliban Captured A 'Fair Amount' Of U.S. Military Equipment - The White House has confirmed that the Taliban has captured, and now possesses a 'fair amount' of U.S. military equipment including firearms, vehicles and advanced UH-60 Black Hawk attack helicopters as well as other equipment.

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stated, "We don’t have a complete picture, obviously, of where every article of defense materials has gone. But certainly, a fair amount of it has fallen into the hands of the Taliban. Obviously, we don’t have a sense that they are going to readily hand it over to us".

US Embassy In Kabul Advising Americans Not To Come To Airport Until Notified By Embassy - The US embassy in Kabul has put out a notice to Americans stranded in Afghanistan NOT to come to the airport until they are notified by the embassy and has given Americans a form to fill out.

The alert by the US embassy in Kabul reads, "ALERT - we are assisting U.S. citizens with departure from #Afghanistan. Please do NOT come to the airport until you are notified by the Embassy. If you would like to register for assistance to depart follow link... (Link to form).

Evacuation Speeds Up As US Military Plans To Evacuate 5,000 to 9,000 A Day - The evacuation process has sped up after the Taliban stated that they will allow Americans and Afghan evacuees to leave the country until September 11th. The US military is now planning to evacuate between 5,000 and 9,000 people a day but the situation is unstable and constantly shifting.

There is an estimated 10,000 to 40,000 Americans and up to 100,000 Afghans in need of evacuation. One evacuation flight per hour around the clock is planned, but the situation is constantly shifting and unpredictable.

Taliban Now Say Americans And Afghan Evacuees Can Leave After Blocking And Beating Those Attempting To Evacuate - The Taliban now say that Americans and Afghan evacuees are now free to leave, after blocking and beating those attempting to evacuate the country and setting up checkpoints around the airport and turning people back. Western forces, including U.S. forces are now actively evacuating people from the country.

Suhail Shaheen, a Taliban spokesperson says that the US should 'withdraw all their forces' by September 11th, but also said "we are comitted not to attack them". The Taliban response if US forces and citizens are still in the country after September 11th is unclear at this time.

Kabul Airport Now Secure, Airlifts Out Of Afghanistan Can Now Resume - The Kabul international airport has now been secured by western forces. Commander of the UK evacuation effort has stated that the aim is evacuating 1,000 people a day but the airport could be closed again at any time.

British Vice Admiral Ben Key, commander of joint operations says there is now "considerably greater stability" on the ground at the airport after the "distressing scenes" on Monday after Afghans clung to the aircraft taking off and fell to their death.

The British commander stated that the Taliban could close the airport at any time and stated, "We may well find that the security situation on the ground may make it untenable to continue to evacuate other people".

Between 10 to 40 Thousand Americans Left Stranded In Afghanistan, Unable To Get Out - Between 10,000 and 40,000 American citizens remain stranded in Afghanistan with no way to get out of the country now controlled and ruled by Taliban terrorists after having been given assurances by Joe Biden in July that the Taliban would not be taking the country over.

Americans stuck in Afghanistan attempting to email the State Department were greeted with canned response automated emails asking them to fill out a repatriation form and hunker down and wait for further instruction.

Biden also went so far as to give false assurances to Afghans who assisted the United States military in the region that there would be a home in America for them if they chose, a promise that falls empty as the Taliban hunt door to door for any Afghan that helped the U.S. military during the war, as well as unmarried women to put into forced marriages.

Four Palestinians Killed During Firefight With Israeli Security Forces - Four Palestinians were killed in a firefight between armed Palestinians and Israeli security forces during an arrest raid.

The arrest raid was carried out by Border Police Special Patrol Unit (Yasam) and its goal was to arrest Hamas member, Muhammad Abu Zaina who was suspected of having been involved in terrorist activities and in communication with the Hamas terrorist group in the Gaza strip in order to carry out attacks on Israelis.

The Israeli police put out a statement saying, "During the operation, heavy fire was directed at the force from short range and by a large number of terrorists. During the operation, a number of terrorists opened massive fire, hurled explosive devices and threw Molotov cocktails and stones towards our forces". They also added that soldiers and special forces were "using advanced means and capabilities returned fire".

Air Raid Sirens In Israel After Rocket Fired From Gaza - Air raid sirens sounded off in Israel after a rocket was launched from Gaza for the first time since the 11 day war between Israel and Hamas ended in May.

The rocket was intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system over the town of Sderot. The attack came just hours after a raid in the West Bank caused clashes between the Israeli military and Palestinian gunmen in which 4 palestinians were killed.

Department Of Defense Prepares US Military Bases To House 30,000 Afghans, Americans Will Not Have Priority For Evacuation - The Department Of Defense is preparing US military bases to house around 30,000 Afghan refugees, but evacuation will be mixed, and Americans will not be given priority for evacuation out of the country.

Pentagon spokesman John Kirby stated, "Once we get more airlift out of Kabul, we’re going to put as many people on those planes as we can. There will be a mix, not just American citizens, but perhaps some Afghan SIV applicants as well".

A memorandum put out by the Department of Defense requested, "Assistance for [the] Transpiration and Temporary Housing, Sustainment, and Support for U.S. Citizens, Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Applicants, and Other Individuals at Risk".

The memorandum document also stated, "The rapid resurgence of the Taliban in parts of Afghanistan in recent weeks has put Afghan nationals who have supported the United States in Afghanistan and their families, as well as embassy personnel, U.S. citizens, and other individuals, at risk".

The Department of State requests that DoD provide transportation for a range of individuals at risk, as described below, including Afghan SIV principal applicants and their eligible family members and other Afghans at risk, to third countries and/or the United States due to the deteriorating security environment and limited or no commercial or contract transpiration options from Kabul and no viable land routes to neighboring countries".

China To Formalize Recognizing The Taliban As New Government In Afghanistan - China is preparing to formalize recognizing the Taliban as the new government in Afghanistan after previously agreeing with the Taliban not to harbor forces capable of sparking insurrection in China, including Xinjiang, inhabited by Uyghurs.

The US Inspector General, who headed the reconstruction of Afghanistan had stated in July 30th that, "China has expressed a huge interest for investment in Afghanistan, particularly in the mining sector, and this road will be good for that, too".

Taliban Seizing Weapons From Afghans Saying That They Will No Longer Be Needing Them - The Taliban have begun to seize weapons from Afghans, saying that they will no longer be needing them, under the guise that the Taliban are now there to protect them. Meanwhile, the Taliban continue to murder Afghans, make lists of unmarried or widowed Afghan women to enslave into forced marriages and track down western allies, or anyone who helped the west.

Many High Value And Al Qaeda Prisoners Freed In Afghanistan After Taliban Overran Bagram Air Base - Many high value prisoners, including Al Qaeda terrorists were freed in Afghanistan after the Taliban overran the Bagram air base sparking fears that new life will be breathed into the Al Queda terror group in the region.

US and Afghan officials have both confirmed that the prisoners were released upon the takeover. CBS senior investigative reporter Catherine Herridge stated, "Senior US official tells @cbsnews Bagram has fallen w/prisoners released. NOTE: Historically these prison releases have been catastrophic, strengthening al Qaeda + associated groups + touted in propaganda as major victories".

Washington Press Secretary John Kirby stated, "We continue to build capacity to expedite processing for at-risk Afghan civilians. We are especially grateful for Canada’s generous offer to host 20,000 Afghans at-risk. As we have made clear, this is a narrowly-defined mission to safeguard the movement of civilians out of Kabul. Any threat posed to the mission will be taken seriously—and any attack on our people or on our operation will be met forcefully".

3 Or More People Fall To Deaths From Aircraft Leaving Afghanistan - At least 3 people, including one woman fell to their deaths from high altitude attempting to cling to the U.S. Air Force's C-17 after it took off from the Afghan international airport.

Taliban Search Door To Door For U.S. Allies and Journalists - The Taliban are going door to door in Afghanistan searching for U.S. allies and Journalists. Although the Taliban has stated that they want a 'peaceful transfer' and promised 'safety', forced marriages and executions have already been carried out, and are being carried out systematically in cities and villages across the country.

A journalist in Kabul stated, "Taliban started door to door search looking for govt officials, former police & security forces members & those who worked for foreign countries NGOs or infrastructures in Afghanistan. At least 3 journalists’ houses were searched in the last hour. Kabul is now becoming deadly. This is a game-changer for us all. Many have started counting their final hours of life in Kabul. Nobody knows what happens next. Pray for us."

US Military Kill 2 At Kabul Airport During Chaotic Evacuation - The US military shot and killed two armed men at the Kabul airport during the chaotic evacuation and suspended air operations while US soldiers secure the airfield by clearing out the Afghans who had amassed on the Tarmac.

US Military Evacuated US Ambassador Sunday As Airport Under Fire By Taliban Militants - The US Military evacuated the acting US ambassador to Afghanistan on Sunday as the international airport in Kabul was under fire by Taliban militants.

The embassy put out a security alert in Kabul saying, "security situation in Kabul is changing quickly and the situation at the airport is deteriorating rapidly. There are reports of the airport taking fire and we are instructing U.S. citizens to shelter in place".

The embassy also stated, "The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan has suspended consular operations effective immediately. Do not come to the Embassy or airport at this time".

The United States Lowers Flag On Kabul Embassy - The United States has now lowered its flag on the US embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan and moved all of its staff and personnel to the airport, where US forces have taken control of air traffic control.

The Pentagon put out a statement saying, "We are completing a series of steps to secure the Hamid Karzai International Airport to enable the safe departure of US and allied personnel from Afghanistan via civilian and military flights" and added "The American flag has been lowered from the US embassy compound and is now securely located with embassy staff".

The State Department has declared that the "safe evacuation" of the personnel at the US embassy is now completed, saying "All Embassy personnel are located on the premises of Hamid Karzai International Airport, whose perimeter is secured by the US Military".

Congressman Is Calling For Joe Bidens Resignation, Along With Other Democrat Leaders For Failure In Afghanistan - Congressman Jeff Van Drew is calling for the resignation of Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Nacy Pelosi in response to the 'embarrassing' failure in Afghanistan.

Van Drew stated, "My God, it is one of the darkest, most embarrassing days we’ve had in our country, and it’s a tremendous embarrassment for the Biden administrationBut with this administration it is failure after failure after failure. Honest to God, I cannot believe I'm saying this, it literally is time for this president to resign. it is time for this vice president to resign. It is time for the Senate president and Speaker to resign. We need new people, even new Democrats, hopefully that are moderates. We can’t keep doing this."

Van Drew also addressed the weakness in the Biden administration, stating "We're dealing out of weakness, begging them. You don't do that. You need to have a strong America, a strong military, and deal with them in a way that makes sense, we never would have done this".

Afghan Government Collapses As Taliban Militants Sweep Across Capital - The Afghan government has collapsed as Taliban militants swept across the capital Sunday and took control of the city, including entering and taking control of the presidential palace. The Afghan president, Ashraf Ghani has left the country and gone to Tajikistan according to a senior interior ministry official.

A Taliban official stated that they intend on making an announcement from the palace regarding the restoration of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan under Taliban rule, as it was before they were defeated by US forces after the September 11 attacks that began the 20 year war.

US Finishes Evacuating People Out Of Afghanistan As Taliban Take Over The Entire Country - The US has used a C-17 to evacuate 800 people in a single trip out of Afghanistan as the Taliban take over the entire country. US forces have taken over air traffic control in the Kabul international airport.

The US military will continue evacuating both US citizens and 'vulnerable' Afghan citizens. 6,000 US troops will be stationed at the Kabul international airport over the next 48 hours. The Pentagon wants to fly 5,000 civilians a day out of the region, however there are tens of thousands of Americans, and Afghans who worked with the US military who need evacuated.

It's unclear how long Kabul's crumbling security forces will be capable of orchestrating evacuations out of the country as Taliban militants surround the last remaining city.

Taliban Have Taken Control Of All Major Cities In Afghanistan Except For Kabul - The Taliban terrorists have taken over every major city in Afghanistan except for Kabul. All roads leading into the city have been blocked off with the capital surrounded by Taliban militants.

US Air Strikes Kill 35 Taliban Terrorists In Afghanistan In 3 Provinces - Airstrikes carried out by the United States have killed around 35 Taliban terrorists in three provinces in Afghanistan. US troops have increased from 3,000 to 5,000 strong and a total blackout hits Kabul as the Taliban advances on Kabul.

The Biden administration has increased the number of troops in the region from 3,000 to 5,000 soldiers in order to aid in the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the evacuation of the US embassy as well as get those who aided US forces out of the country before the Taliban overwhelm their location.

Thousands Of Americans Stranded In Afghanistan Amidst Taliban Takeover - Thousands of Americans are left stranded in Afghanistan as the Taliban takes over the entire country and system of government.

US Embassy In Kabul Urges US Citizens In Afghanistan To Evacuate The Country Immediately - The US embassy in Kabul has put out a statement urging all US citizens in Afghanistan to evacuate the country immediately as Taliban terrorist forces advance quickly across the country.

Taliban forces took the city of Ghanzi on Thursday which is about 95 miles from the countries capital of Kabul, where the US embassy is located which indicates it's only a matter of time before Kabul, and the rest of the country is overwhelmed by Taliban militants.

A notice on the US Embassy Kabul website states, "The U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to leave Afghanistan immediately using available commercial flight options. Given the security conditions and reduced staffing, the Embassy’s ability to assist U.S. citizens in Afghanistan is extremely limited even within Kabul".

Taliban Nearing Capture Of US Embassy, 3,000 US Troops Being Deployed To Evacuate The Embassy - The Taliban are nearing the capture of the US embassy in Afghanistan. The US Marine Corps is sending in two infantry battalions and the US Army is sending in one infantry battalion, amounting to about 3,000 U.S. troops to aid in evacuating the embassy before it is overrun by Taliban forces.

The three battalions will be moved to the Hamid Karzai airport "within the next 24 to 48 hours". The Pentagon stated, "I want to stress that these forces are being deployed to support the orderly and safe reduction of civilian personnel at the request of the State Department and to facilitate the accelerated process of working through SIV applicants".

Warning Shot By Iranian Air Defenses At US Reaper Drone - Iranian air defenses have reportedly fired a warning shot at a United States military MQ-9 Reaper drone near the Strait of Hormuz not far from the Iranian border.

The incident took place not one week after Iran sent a suicide drone into the Israeli owned oil tanker, the Mercer Street and shortly after that incident Iranian forces reportedly attempted to hijack the Asphalt Princess tanker off the coast of the UAE, but failed when the crew shut down the ships engines.