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Daughter of German-American dissident whose body was mutilated by Iran calls on Trump to nix nuke talks

The daughter of a California man, Jamshid "Jimmy" Sharmahd, who was executed and mutilated by Iran, wants the U.S. to break off nuclear talks with the clerical regime.

Iran April 10

Ahead of Trump admin-Iran talks, new report says Iran nuclear threat rises to 'extreme danger'

The Trump administration is set to hold talks in Oman on Saturday with Iran on the regime's nuclear program. This comes as a new report warns Iran is nearing the capability to build a atomic weapon.

Iran April 5

State-controlled Iranian newspaper calls for firing bullets into Trump’s ‘empty skull’

Iran’s regime ramped up its rhetoric to assassinate Trump following the President’s demand that the rogue regime dismantle its illegal atomic weapons program.

France April 1

Musk slams Le Pen ruling, says it will 'backfire' like Trump's as some on global right face legal troubles

Marine Le Pen’s sentencing in France has drawn global attention, with parallels made to legal battles faced by President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, among other right-wing politicians.

Donald Trump March 30

Trump threatens to bomb Iran unless they end nuclear weapons program and begin talks on new deal

Trump warned Iran after sending a letter to revive nuclear talks. With "maximum pressure" back on the table, tensions between the two nations continue to rise.

Germany March 29

Trump effect forces Germany to reprioritize defense as nation plays catch-up in military spending

In his second term as president, Donald Trump is pushing American allies, including Germany, to do more to fund their militaries and pay their fair share to fund defense.

Joe Biden March 18

Biden admin criticized for emboldening Iran-backed Houthis as Trump ramps up military strikes

As President Trump aims to dismantle the Iranian-backed Houthis, an analyst says former President Biden's policies show how his administration misread the terror group's intentions.

Iran March 17

Iran official exposes Tehran's global assassination program as US trial of alleged regime hitmen continues

As the trial of two Iranian hitmen unfolds in New York, a former IRGC member exposes Iran’s global assassination plots, prompting critics to call for increased pressure on the regime.

Syria March 11

Evangelical leader says US must protect Syrian Christians from attacks by jihadi terrorists

A senior evangelical leader has called on the U.S. to not recognize new Syrian regime following bloodshed of religious minorities, including Christians and Alawites, carried out by radical Islamists.

United Kingdom March 9

British PM criticized for blocking bill banning first-cousin marriage amid mounting health concerns

The left-wing British government is under pressure to outlaw cousin-marriage in the country. A recent bill by a member of the Conservative opposition is being blocked by the ruling Labour party.

Syria March 8

Tulsi Gabbard's warning to Senate on Syria proves prophetic as Al Qaeda-linked regime slaughters minorities

Amid efforts by the U.N and Europe to woo former terror chief Ahmed al-Sharaa with sanctions relief, his regime is accused of killing hundreds of civilians from the minority Alawite community.

Donald Trump March 3

Trump’s row with Zelenskyy recalls Obama, Biden humiliations of Netanyahu

The clash between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy has led analysts to recall the treatment meted out by the Obama and Biden administrations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Iran February 26

Iran can manufacture 6 nuclear weapons with newly enriched uranium, UN Atomic agency report says

A report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) cautioned that the Islamic Republic of Iran is producing a large amount of uranium that could be used in six atomic bombs.

Ukraine February 22

Trump envoy visits injured Ukrainian soldiers to deliver message, gets asked simple question

Just days before the three-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Trump’s envoy seeks to end the bloody conflict and secure compensation from Ukraine for U.S. military aid to the war-torn nation that is fighting for its survival.

Iran February 22

Iran tests Trump as regime general says it will wipe Israel off the map

A general from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps lashed out at Israel and the U.S. during military exercises, setting the stage for a new attack on the Jewish state.

Iran February 16

President Trump urged to confront Iranian regime over repression of Christians

Iran’s repression of Christians continues to grow, according to advocacy groups and analysts. Earlier this month the regime re-arrested two men who had previously been jailed due to their faith.

Trump's First 100 Days February 11

Israel slams Palestinian 'deception scheme' over claim it halted terror rewards program

Reports claiming the Palestinian Authority canceled its "pay for slay" terror rewards program have been questioned by critics. An Israeli spokesman called the move a "deception scheme."

Trump's First 100 Days February 7

Trump sanctions on ICC protects US military and government officials, former NSC staffer says

Amid the International Criminal Court’s issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli leaders for their role in waging a self-defense war against Hamas, President Donald Trump punished the global body, prompting strong reactions.

Trump's First 100 Days February 5

Iran's foreign minister responds to Trump 'maximum pressure' campaign amid regime panic

As President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Iran, Tehran's foreign ministry announced a willingness to negotiate only the nuclear issue and not its support of terrorism.

Lebanon February 3

Trump urged to look into US funding of Lebanese army amid accusations of its ties to Hezbollah

Amid a resurgence of Hezbollah activity on Israel’s border there are new calls for the Trump administration to push the Lebanese state to root out Hezbollah and slash aid to the country’s army.

Israel January 20

Israel, Hamas cease-fire deal could enable rearming of Gaza terrorists

As the cease-fire deal is underway between Israel and Hamas terrorists, some military and political commentators in Israel are worried that the deal will enable the Iran-backed terror group to rearm.

Israel January 4

Inside Israel’s daring raid that destroyed Iran-funded underground missile factory in Syria

Israel blew up an Iran sponsored Syrian missile factory after its elite commandos raided it last September. The missiles posed an existential threat to Israel amid its war against Tehran's proxies.

Iran December 27

Iran regime under 'immense pressure' amid incoming Trump admin policies, regional losses, economic woes

As a result of the Iranian regime’s financing of Islamist terrorist organization and its economic corruption, the people of the Mideast nation are facing widespread gas and power outages.

Germany December 21

5 dead, many injured after man drives into German Christmas market in suspected terror attack: report

A festive Christmas market in Madgeburg, Germany erupted into chaos after a car was driven into a group of people.

Syria December 20

Biden missing in action as Turkey inches closer to full-blown war against US-allied Kurds in Syria

Amid the end of the nearly 14 years of civil war in Syria, Turkish strongman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is set to rekindle a new war in northern Syria against America’s main ally, the Syrian Kurds.

Syria December 15

Trump once stopped Erdogan attacks on US-backed Kurds in Syria, and has opportunity to do it again: Jack Keane

As the conflict expands between pro-Turkey Islamist forces and the pro-American Kurdish forces, there are growing efforts to rope in Ankara’s offensive.

Syria December 13

Turkey seeks to purge pro-US Kurdish force that helped defeat Islamic State in Syria

A Turkish strongman exploits chaos in Syria to oust pro-American Syrian Kurds from border area while solidifying expansion in war-torn nation

Syria December 10

Biden seems to take credit for Assad's downfall amid fears of Islamic State revival

President Biden angered some critics when he seemed to claim his administration's Mideast policies led to the downfall of Syria's Bashar Assad on Sunday.

Syria December 8

Syrian dictator Bashar Assad flees into exile as Islamist rebels conquer country

A lightning Syrian Islamist offensive over just days contributed to the demise of the over 50-year reign of the Assad Baathist regime in Damascus.

Donald Trump December 7

Trump urges US to stay out of Syrian civil war, blaming Obama for failure as Islamists close in on capital

Amid the rapid offensive of Islamist rebels in their campaign to dislodge Syrian dictator Assad, President-elect Donal Trump has urged non-intervention by the U.S.