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President Volodymyr Zelensky is concerned that a protracted conflict in the Middle East will limit the number of weapons that are provided by Western countries to Ukraine.  Zelensky informed reporters via WhatsApp on Monday that  a long war between the US and Iran “will certainly affect supplies.” “So far, everything is going as it was, […]

US Africa Command said on Friday that its forces launched more airstrikes in Somalia on April 6 and April 7 as the US bombing campaign in the East African country continues with virtually no media coverage. AFRICOM said the strikes targeted the ISIS affiliate based in Somalia’s northeastern Puntland region, where the US backs local […]

Turkey Could Be 'Next Iran' For Israel: US Envoy Scrambles To Calm Tensions Via Middle East Eye US Envoy Tom Barrack has downplayed escalating tensions between Turkey and Israel as just "rhetoric" and pushed for regional cooperation between the two countries in security and energy projects. Speaking during a panel at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Barrack pushed back against comments from some officials in both countries that suggested they could come into conflict in the near future. "I think Turkey is just not a country to be messed with," Barrack said. ​​​​​Handout: Antalya Diplomacy Forum via AFP Barrack said that...