Middle east

But the Palestinians refuse to even speak to Trump, calling him biased in favor of Israel, and they are calling on Arab representatives to reject the Tuesday event at the White House. The Palestinian leadership has also encouraged protests in the West Bank, raising fears that the announcement in Washington could spark a new round of violence. … [Read more...] about Trump to unveil his Middle East peace plan amid skepticism

There will be no peace as long as groups like Fatah, Hamas and the Islamic Jihad call the shots. They have a vested interest in preventing peace. If there were peace, they could no longer rob the Palestinian people blind, run their criminal enterprises and serve as paid stooges of Iran. There is no money and power for them in peace. … [Read more...] about James Carafano: Why Trump says give Middle East peace a chance

Gen. Frank McKenzie, a top U.S. commander for the Middle East, told reporters traveling with him that the mortar attack started a fire that was put out. He said no U.S. military members were injured, but that one U.S. national received a minor injury but has returned to work. … [Read more...] about Nighttime Rocket Attack on US Embassy in Baghdad Injured 1

"President [Donald] Trump has made it clear that he will never allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons. The regime's nuclear blackmail must be met with increased international pressure," White House National Security Council spokesperson Garrett Marquis said. … [Read more...] about Pentagon Releases New Pictures Accusing Iran of Attacking 2 Oil Tankers

The ship's seizure was one of several related incidents in recent weeks triggering increased tensions between Tehran and Western nations. Later in July, Iran seized a British-flagged oil tanker, the Stena Impero, in the Persian Gulf and is still impounding it. … [Read more...] about Seized Iranian Tanker Leaves Gibraltar