PressTV, an Iranian government propaganda outlet, suggested President Joe Biden’s decision to bomb targets tied to Iran-backed militias in Syria on Thursday may be linked to “numerous reports” of American support for the Islamic State. The government of Iran has repeatedly claimed that the United States supports the Islamic State, a jihadist terrorist group that has spent years conducting terrorist attacks targeting Americans. As recently as this month, Iranian government officials accused Washington of rebuilding the Islamic State from the remains of what the American government had participated in destroying. American forces were largely responsible for the defeats of the Islamic State in key strongholds like Mosul, Iraq, and Raqqa, Syria. Biden approved airstrikes late Thursday on assets tied to Iran-backed militias in Syria. The Pentagon identified the targets as tied to members of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), a coalition of largely Shiite militias that Baghdad … [Read more...] about Iranian Media Hints Joe Biden Syria Bombing Meant to Help Islamic State
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U.S. Used F-15E Strike Eagles, Precision-Guided Munitions in Syria Airstrikes
(UPI) — The U.S. military used two F-15E Strike Eagles in its airstrikes on Iranian-backed militias in eastern Syria, the Pentagon said in a briefing detailing the firepower the attack. Defense Department press secretary John Kirby said the aircraft dropped seven precision-guided munitions on the targets Thursday. The strikes completely destroyed nine facilities and partially destroyed two others in Abu-Kamal near a control point used by Kait’ib Hezbollah and Kait’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, among other Iran-backed groups. The attack was in response to a rocket attack against U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq last week that killed a contractor and injured several others. “These targets were chosen carefully, very deliberately,” Kirby said. “This really was a defensive strike meant to help protect … American forces and coalition partners.” Saudi broadcaster Al Hadath said the missile strikes killed at least 17 Shiite militia members, but Kirby declined to confirm the number of … [Read more...] about U.S. Used F-15E Strike Eagles, Precision-Guided Munitions in Syria Airstrikes
Legoland Florida to open Peppa Pig theme park based on animated children’s show
close Video Lego 'Master Builder' left job as lawyer to pursue passion Nathan Sawaya considers himself 'a full-time artist … that plays with toys.' A standalone Peppa Pig theme park is set to open next year at the Legoland Florida Resort, park officials announced Thursday. The new park, based on the popular preschool animated television series, will be located near the main Legoland theme park, but will be separately ticketed, according to a news release. Annual passes to the Peppa Pig theme park will be available as standalone memberships or multi-park passes that include the Legoland theme park and water park. DISNEYLAND REOPENING FOR TICKETED FOOD FESTIVAL: HERE ARE THE DETAILS, DATES The Peppa Pig theme park will feature rides, interactive attractions, themed playscapes, water play areas and live shows, officials said. Families will also be able to meet Peppa and her friends. Details about rides and attractions are expected … [Read more...] about Legoland Florida to open Peppa Pig theme park based on animated children’s show
Defense Officials: Iran Behind Blast on Israeli Ship
Iran is behind a mysterious explosion on an Israeli cargo vessel in the Persian Gulf and a response will be forthcoming, Israeli defense officials said over the weekend. “We will need to keep investigating, but we can say for sure that Iran is attempting to damage Israeli infrastructure and harm Israelis,” Defense Minister Benny Gantz told the Kan public broadcaster. A separate report in the Hebrew-language Ynet news site also cited senior defense officials as saying that Israel was “considering an appropriate response.” “This will not be accepted silently.” The Helios Ray cargo ship docked at Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Sunday morning for repairs. It was en route to Singapore from Saudi Arabia when the blast occurred. No injuries were reported but the vessel sustained four holes on both sides of its hull. Former Israeli ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon also warned : “We will not be silent. The Iranians will pay a heavy price for any aggression against the Israeli … [Read more...] about Defense Officials: Iran Behind Blast on Israeli Ship