Russian Ally Kyrgyzstan Received Missile Threats to Close US Base

Kyrgyzstan President Almazbek Atambayev said Monday that his nation was threatened with missile attacks by a foreign power if he didn’t close an air base that the US had in Kyrgyzstan territory. “I will not hide that some countries warned us that they are ready, should it be the case that it is necessary, to conduct […]

Iraq, Iran Sign Pact to Boost Military Cooperation

In a move that is bound to concern Washington, Iran and Iraq signed a pact on Sunday to step up military cooperation and the fight against “terrorism and extremism”, according to official Iranian news agencies. At a time when the US has repeatedly voiced its intentions to limit the influence of Tehran in the region […]

USSOCOM Thomas, “Russia Could Help Expel US From Syria”

General Raymond Thomas, commander of USSOCOM said on Friday that the Russians hold the advantage of possibly expelling US forces from Syria. He said that because of international law and the fact that the Syrian government under President Assad has not invited the US into his country, the Russians who are Assad’s top ally could […]

Israelis Try to Calm Fears at Jerusalem’s Temple Mount

Israeli security forces were trying to allay fears in the old city of Jerusalem and were bracing for clashes with Muslim worshippers as they gathered for Friday afternoon prayers at the Temple Mount. Israel’s security cabinet met for many hours and have decided to leave the metal detectors in place at Temple Mount, which Muslims […]

Duterte’s Security Team Attacked in Mindanao, Cancels Talks

Rebels of the Maoist-led New People’s Army (NPA) attacked a convoy of security men for Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte on Mindanao killing one guard and wounding six others. Duterte was not in the area when the clash took place early on Wednesday. But the attack caused peace talks between the government and the Communist guerrillas […]

Turkish Media Reveals Location of US Bases in Syria

The Anadolu Agency, Turkey’s state run news agency leaked information on the location of US bases which drew the ire of the Pentagon. The agency published a list of ten locations including two airfields and eight military bases. The agency stated that the locations were “usually hidden for security reasons,” but then listed them anyway. […]

Iranian and Hezbollah Influence Growing in Latin America

It is no secret the Iranians are trying to export their own brand of influence across the Middle East. They are supporting the Assad regime in Syria during the bloody civil war there are trying to establish bases near the border with Israel. Tehran and their proxy terrorist group Hezbollah are preparing for their next […]

Turkey Claims to be Destroying ISIS Cells at Home

High-level Turkish officials speaking anonymously have claimed that Turkish security and intelligence organizations are dealing heavy blows to Islamic State cells and networks in the country. The Turks have been rounding up foreign fighters who, according to their security organizations were plotting further terrorist attacks inside the country. “Since the New Year’s attack by IS […]

Syria Ceasefire Iran – Israel War “Inevitable” Former Netanyahu Adviser

Former Netanyahu security adviser Yaakov Amidror feels that the Syrian cease fire will result in an “inevitable war” between Israel and Iran. On a conference call with the media, he painted a gloomy picture which echoed what Netanyahu said earlier. The Israeli leader doesn’t trust the Russians as they’ve supported embattled President Assad who is […]

Sony VR Launches Air Force Special Ops Nightfall

Ever wonder what it is like to launch yourself from an aircraft in flight? Well, if you’re not a paratrooper or a special operations soldier, you can now get the entire virtual reality experience in a new game by Sony. The company has released Air Force Special Ops Nighfall for PlayStation VR. In the new […]

Two Israeli Cops, Three Terrorists Dead in Shootout on Temple Mount

Shortly after 7 a.m. on Friday morning, three terrorists who just finished prayers at the Al Aqsa Mosques on Temple Mount in Jerusalem killed two Israeli police officers. The terrorists then attempted to retreat to the Al Aqsa mosque where they were killed by other Israeli police officers. The Temple Mount is among the holiest […]

Special Operations Medics Build Trust, Rapport With Locals

The Special Operations medics, officially known as Special Operations Medical Sergeants are an extremely valuable resource for the both the operational unit and the host nation’s military and civilian populace. The popular depiction of a Special Operations trooper is that of a warrior diplomat. And no one epitomizes that better than the medics. In the […]