US Completing Its Withdrawal From Remaining Military Bases in Iraq

One Man's Manifesto - In Defense Of 250 Authored by John Gallo, In hindsight I should have known better, but sometimes a conversation that seems harmless at the time lingers long after it is over. Last November I was in San Sebastian in Northern Spain enjoying food and a beer at a local bar. As I was finishing my food, I overheard a young American woman a few feet from me speaking with her friend explaining, "You know he's going to run again. He's definitely running again." It was clear she...

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said the US and Iran continue to exchange messages but cautioned that “no final conclusions should be drawn” until the talks result in “clear and tangible results.” The Iranian diplomat appeared to dismiss recent media reports about a potential deal. “Everything being said now is speculation and should […]

Iran's New Defense Minister Is A Veteran Arms Industry Chief, Vows Tech Expansion Via The Cradle Tehran appointed a new Defense Minister, military industry veteran Mehrdad Akhlaghi, on Sunday during a vote of confidence at an open session of the Iranian parliament. Akhlaghi received 237 votes in favor and 15 against, with no abstentions. Former Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh was killed in US-Israeli strikes at the start of the illegal war in February. Image via X/Tehran TimesAfter his killing, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian appointed Seyed Majid Ebn al-Reza as acting defense minister until Akhlaghi...