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 […]

Russian Special Operations Forces on the Ground in Syria

Russian Special Forces have been advising and assisting the Syrian Army troops in the battle against Islamic State terrorists in Badiyeh desert in Central Syria. Reports coming out of Russian newspapers have the Russian special operations forces taking an active role in combat in their quest to back the government of President Assad. The Russian […]

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 […]

US Treasury Department Levies More Sanctions on Iran

The U.S. Treasury Department levied fresh sanctions against Iran despite a statement from President Trump that Tehran’s government was acting in compliance with the Nuclear deal they signed with the Obama Administration in 2015. These newest sanctions are directly related to Iran’s ballistic-missile program. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated 16 entities […]

The 54th Massachusetts Volunteers Storms Fort Wagner July 18, 1863

On this day in July 1863, William Carney a sergeant from the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry would perform actions that would earn him the Medal of Honor. The action took place at Fort Wagner on Morris Island, outside of Charleston, SC. Carney was the first African-American to be awarded the Medal of Honor in the […]

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 […]