Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States said Arab militaries have joined in operations against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Officials said at least five Arab states participated or supported air strikes against ISIL in Syria on late Sept. 22. The officials said Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab […]
Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — The Israel Army has significantly reduced checkpoints in the West Bank. Officers said the Army dismantled numerous checkpoints in the West Bank over the last four years. They said the army’s Central Command operates no more than 12 checkpoints in the region. Officers said the Army was able to […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. military, in wake of its withdrawal from Iraq, has sought to establish a base in neighboring Jordan. Officials said Central Command has sought to compensate for the U.S. military withdrawal from Iraq in late 2011. They said Centcom wanted to deploy small elite forces at bases in countries […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. military’s Central Command has decided to enhance naval assets in the Gulf amid threats by Iran. Officials said Central Command was working with the Defense Department to organize a commando force that could rapidly respond to missions in the Gulf region. They said naval teams would be supported […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The administration of President Barack Obama has cast doubts on the feasibility of an attack on Iran. [In a debate Saturday night, several Republican candidates supported a military strike on Iran if all other efforts to stop the regime’s development of nuclear weapons failed.] Officials said the Defense Department and […]