Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has contracted for support of Iraq’s armored fleet. The Defense Department has selected General Dynamics Land Systems to maintain the MBT fleet of the Iraq Army. Officials said the M1A1 has not played a major role in the campaign to stop Islamic State of Iraq and the […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Iraq has appealed to the United States for air strikes on Al Qaida. Iraq’s ambassador to the United States has urged the administration of President Barack Obama to escalate U.S. military intervention. Iraqi ambassador Lukman Faily cited air strikes on ISIL positions in northern Iraq. “You should offer air support […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — The United States, despite opposition from Congress, has begun sending F-16 multi-role fighters as well as main battle tanks to Egypt. A senior U.S. official said the administration of President Barack Obama has ordered the Defense Department to begin sending the first of 20 F-16 Block 52+ aircraft on Jan. […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Gulf Arab states provided a record year for U.S. arms exports. The Congressional Research Service said purchases by the six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, particularly Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, provided the United States with its greatest arms export year. CRS said U.S. weapons sales for […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has ordered that the threat of U.S. sanctions be removed from Egypt. Obama has waived a requirement by Congress for his administration to prove that Egypt was honoring commitments to human rights and democracy. On March 23, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, citing national security concerns, said […]