Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. intelligence community has determined that Iran, despite its agreement with the West, would continue to enhance its nuclear weapons capability. Officials said the intelligence community has dismissed the prospect that Iran would slow down its nuclear weapons program. The officials said the community, despite assurances by the White […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — The U.S. military has been lobbying for a renewal of aid to Egypt. The U.S. military as well as Defense Department and the Joint Chiefs of Staff were pushing for an end to the suspension of major combat deliveries to Egypt. Military and defense officials have warned that Egypt was […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Leading members of Congress have warned against a shift by Saudi Arabia from the United States. Rep. Mike Rogers, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said U.S. national security could be harmed by a decline in relations with Riyad. During a conference on Oct. 22, Rogers acknowledged Saudi discontent with […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has extended the closure of its embassies in the Middle East as a published report said the Obama administration was acting on intelligence reports that are not new. Officials said the U.S. intelligence community has relayed information that prompted a State Department decision to delay the reopening […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Geostrategy-Direct.com WASHINGTON — The United States has failed to develop sufficient intelligence assets in Syria. Officials said the U.S. intelligence community has been slow to build intelligence assets during the Sunni revolt in Syria. They said such agencies as the CIA and the Defense Intelligence Agency have relied on foreign liaisons, particularly […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Western diplomatic sources said the administration of President Barack Obama has agreed to end open opposition to an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities. They said the administration, which already reviewed military options against Iran, has instead focused on military and intelligence coordination with Israel as well as reducing dangers […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has assessed that a fault in an advanced unmanned aerial vehicle led to its crash in Iran. Officials said the U.S. intelligence community has determined that the downing of a U.S. Air Force RQ-170 Sentinel earlier this month was the result of a technical mishap. They said […]