Iran Executes California-Based Journalist
Sharmahd’s fate is a chilling reminder of the perils that still haunt journalists and dissidents who dare to stand against oppressive regimes—a peril that can follow them far beyond their own borders.
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Sharmahd’s fate is a chilling reminder of the perils that still haunt journalists and dissidents who dare to stand against oppressive regimes—a peril that can follow them far beyond their own borders.
Despite Israel’s impressive advancements in air-launched ballistic missile technology, this recent strike on Iran starkly illustrated the limitations of even the best weaponry when facing an air defense network as formidable as Iran’s, backed by Russian support.
Qwat al-Khasah or SFI (Special Forces of Iraq) are handpicked from the Iraqi Security Force or ISF, whose members come from all regions of Iraq and many different backgrounds.
In the aftermath of a leaked NSA document, Israel’s cautious airstrike on Iran left more questions about missed targets than decisive blows, casting doubt on whether either side will risk a next move that could ignite a full-scale regional conflict.
As Israel’s missiles lit up the skies over Tehran, it’s clear this fight won’t simmer down anytime soon—no matter what the President hopes.
The former chief of Israeli Intelligence has admitted that Israel assisted the U.S. in the attack that killed Iranian General and head of Iran’s QUDs force, Qassem Soleimani in 2020.
The audacious attempt to strike Netanyahu’s residence underscores the escalating regional conflict, where the lines between battlefields and personal vendettas blur with each drone and rocket fired.
Sinwar’s death, after years of evading capture, serves as a potent reminder of Israel’s relentless pursuit of those who mastermind terror against its people.
The recent deployment of B-2 stealth bombers to obliterate underground Houthi weapons caches showcases the Pentagon’s unmatched ability to locate and destroy fortified targets with precision, even those hidden deep beneath layers of concrete and rock.
While THAAD’s precision-guided interceptors promise to strike down ballistic threats at blistering speeds, the reality of modern countermeasures like decoys and swarm tactics could expose its Achilles’ heel in the chaos of a saturated battlefield.
US Marines destroy Iraqi Tabuk 7.62 mm rifles in a fiery pit during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The US hit Houthi targets in Yemen again, but the Red Sea remains risky for shipping. Will these strikes finally make a difference?