Iran: Nuclear Scientist executed for spying for ‘Great Satan’
An Iranian nuclear scientist who once claimed he was kidnapped by the CIA has been executed after being accused of spying for the United States.
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Obama says Islamic State on the run, despite attacks around globe
President Obama said Thursday that the U.S.-led fight against the Islamic State is making progress in spite of high-profile terrorist attacks, while Republican nominee Donald Trump charged that Mr. Obama has allowed the Islamist extremist group to rampage “out of control.”
White House denies $400 million payment to Iran was ransom for hostages
The Obama administration insisted Wednesday that its airlift of $400 million in cash to Iran in January wasn’t ransom for the release of five imprisoned Americans, while Republican lawmakers called the move appeasement and demanded that Secretary of State John F. Kerry turn over documents and testify before Congress.
Obama Joins Singapore Leader in Latest Push of Trans-Pacific Trade Deal
U.S. President Barack Obama and Singapore’s prime minister on Tuesday made impassioned sales pitches for the benefits of a pending Trans-Pacific trade deal during a state visit by the head of the Southeast Asian commercial hub.
White House approves 30-day airstrike mission against ISIS in Libya
President Obama has authorized a 30-day mission for the U.S. military to conduct airstrikes against the Islamic State terror group in Libya as new strikes were unleashed Tuesday, Fox News has learned.
Iran and Russia discuss increasing military ties; Iran blasts US for ‘violation’ of nuclear deal
Senior Iranian and Russian defense officials discussed improving defense ties in a meeting in Moscow on Sunday.
Turkey: Erdogan Takes Charge Of Military
Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has introduced new powers bringing the military further under civilian authority.
Pope says it’s wrong to identify Islam with violence
Pope Francis said on Sunday that it was wrong to identify Islam with violence and that social injustice and idolatry of money were among the prime causes of terrorism.
Iran threatens to shut off Strait of Hormuz
Iran has threatened once again to close the Strait of Hormuz if the nation faces military action by its “enemies.”
Pope says attacks shows ‘world is at war’, religion not to blame
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that a string of recent attacks, including the murder of a priest in France, was proof that the “world is at war”.
Kerry hopes to work with Russia on Syria, U.N. aims to restart talks
The United States said on Tuesday it hoped to announce in early August details of planned military cooperation and intelligence sharing with Russia on Syria, and a United Nations envoy said he would also aim to resume peace talks next month.
Islamic State terrorists slit Catholic priest’s throat at altar, videotape ‘sermon’ in Arabic
A pair of Islamic State-linked terrorists slit a priest’s throat at the altar of a Catholic church in northern France on Tuesday before videotaping a “sermon” in Arabic to mark the ritualistic slaughter — the fourth attack in a week by the terrorist group, which since June has claimed responsibility for killing more than 600 people in several countries, including the U.S.
Iran general: Our missile program deters US military strike
Iran’s ballistic missile program and the preparedness of Iran’s armed forces are deterring the United States from launching a long sought-after military offensive against the Islamic Republic, a top Iranian general said Sunday, according to state-run media.
U.S. believes Russia purposefully bombed secret U.S. base in Syria to force Washington’s hand
U.S. military officials believe Russia aircraft, operating out of Syria in June, purposefully bombed a secret U.S. facility in Syrian territory near the Jordanian border.
Russian warplanes reportedly bombed US base in Syria
Russian warplanes reportedly bombed a secret military base in Syria used by elite American and British forces last month.
UN wants countries to help Libya destroy chemical weapons
The United Nations Security Council is expected to call on the international community to help Libya dispose of its last remaining chemical weapons stocks.
In New Threat to West, Iran Official Calls for Plans to Build Uranium-Enrichment Plant
Iranian officials issued new threats against the West on Wednesday, warning that failure to uphold the nuclear deal will result in harsh consequences, Iranian state media reported.
Turkey’s Erdogan declares three-month state of emergency following failed coup
Turkey’s president Wednesday extended the country’s state of emergency for three months following last week’s failed military coup.
U.N. pushes fast-track ratification of Paris climate deal as countries get cold feet
The United Nations has issued a plea for nations to fast-track ratification of the Paris Climate Agreement as countries backtrack on their earlier support for the deal’s sweeping restrictions on greenhouse-gas emissions, the Washington Times reported.
Iran gets first missile shipment for S-300 system
Iran has received the first batch of missiles for the S-300 missile defense system, the Iranian Tasnim news agency reported on Monday.