Strained ties with Israel frustrating Turkey’s request for advanced U.S. drones

Strained ties with Israel frustrating Turkey’s request for advanced U.S. drones

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. military’s European Command said that the government of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan was growing increasingly restless amid demands for an expanded defense alliance with the United States. Eucom said Ankara was seeking advanced combat platforms from Washington, including the Predator unmanned aerial vehicle. The report, submitted by […]

NATO considering no-fly zone for Syria

NATO considering no-fly zone for Syria

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — NATO has been drafting plans for a military option in Syria. A leading U.S. military commander said NATO was drafting and reviewing military contingencies against the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad. U.S. European Command chief Adm. James Stavridis said Washington would join any NATO intervention in Syria. “The alliance […]