US Navy Aircraft Flies Over Taiwan Strait

A UK official who attended the last round of US-Iran talks assessed that a deal was possible. Within hours of the talks ending, the US and Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran that started a region-wide war.  Sources speaking with the Guardian said Jonathan Powell, the UK National Security Adviser, attended the talks held […]

Escalation: Iran, Russia, China To Hold Naval Drill In Flashpoint Strait Of Hormuz Are Russia and China finally standing up to America's addiction to regime change wars in the Middle East? They appear to at least be flashing some muscle in this incredibly tense moment, as the US deploys no less than two nuclear-powered aircraft carriers to the region. Russia, China, and Iran have deployed naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz for joint exercises this week, Russian presidential aide Nikolay Patrushev announced Tuesday, according to Anadolu and Iran state media. This...

Trump Cites Progress In Dealing With 'More Reasonable Regime' - While Mulling Ground Operation To Seize Uranium Summary Iran rejects 'excessive, illogical' US demands while Trump mentions 'progress' with a 'more reasonable regime'. Trump again threatens to destroy Iran energy sites and Kharg Island. White House seriously considering ground operation to seize Iran's enriched uranium stockpile but also wants Tehran to negotiate handing it over willingly. Bazan oil refinery in Israel's northern city of Haifa is on fire after a second apparent Iranian missile strike of the war. Iran accuses Israel of more 'false flags' - after Kuwait...