McCain may subpoena sailors detained by Iran

McCain may subpoena sailors detained by Iran

Special to WorldTribune.com Saying Obama administration officials are “dragging their feet” on the investigation of Iran’s detention of 10 U.S. sailors, Sen. John McCain said he may subpoena the sailors. “I guarantee you, if they don’t have a debrief by the first of March like they said, we’ll have a hearing and we’ll subpoena,” McCain, […]

U.S. intel official: ISIL determined to attack on U.S. soil this year

U.S. intel official: ISIL determined to attack on U.S. soil this year

Special to WorldTribune.com Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) is likely to attempt “direct attacks on the U.S. homeland” this year, top intelligence officials told Congress on Feb. 9. Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, in testimony at the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, said ISIL is hiding jihadists among the wave of refugees […]

Republican offensive will complicate Obama’s bid to implement Iran deal

Republican offensive will complicate Obama’s bid to implement Iran deal

Special to WorldTribune.com Republicans in Congress intend to hold Iran accountable on several fronts where lawmakers say the Obama administration has delayed action or failed to act. This week, Republicans held five separate committee meetings aimed at shining a light on Iran’s compliance with the nuclear deal, its recent missile tests, human rights violations and […]

‘Disconnect’: Obama spent $500 million to train ‘4 or 5’ anti-ISIL fighters

‘Disconnect’: Obama spent $500 million to train ‘4 or 5’ anti-ISIL fighters

Special to WorldTribune.com The Obama administration pledged $500 million to train over 5,000 moderate Syrian fighters to battle Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL). How’s that working out? According to the commander of U.S. Central Command, only “four or five” are currently on the battlefield. Not four or five thousand, or even four or […]

U.S. military advisers learn they can no longer work with the Iraq Army

U.S. military advisers learn they can no longer work with the Iraq Army

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Less than three years after its withdrawal, the United States has encountered significant obstacles in resuming training and coordination with Iraq’s military. Officials said the Defense Department and Joint Chiefs of Staff have concluded that 50 percent of Iraq’s military was incapable of working with U.S. advisers to stop Islamic […]

Obama weighs evacuating 20,000 Americans from Iraq

Obama weighs evacuating 20,000 Americans from Iraq

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. government fears its nationals could be abducted in the Al Qaida offensive in Iraq. Officials said the administration of President Barack Obama was mulling an evacuation of up to 20,000 Americans in Iraq. They said many of them were advising the Iraqi military, including in central Iraq. The […]

DIA: Iraq and its multi-billion-dollar U.S. platforms ‘unable to defend’ against Al Qaida

DIA: Iraq and its multi-billion-dollar U.S. platforms ‘unable to defend’ against Al Qaida

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Despite billions of dollars worth of U.S. equipment, Iraq has been unable to secure much of the country. Officials said the Iraqi military and security forces failed to properly use U.S. combat platforms and munitions to quell Al Qaida. They said the government of Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki has […]

GOP presses Obama to salvage Saudi ties, address ‘loss of credibility’ in Mideast

GOP presses Obama to salvage Saudi ties, address ‘loss of credibility’ in Mideast

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The Republican leadership in Congress has pressed President Barack Obama to improve U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia. Leading Republican members of the House and Senate have called on the Obama administration to respond to Saudi concerns over Iran and Syria. They said the U.S. crisis with Riyad reflected the loss […]

Senator warns Hizbullah may have chemical weapons; Jordan’s king could be toppled

Senator warns Hizbullah may have chemical weapons; Jordan’s king could be toppled

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The administration of President Barack Obama has been warned that Syria’s chemical weapons could be dispersed and that Jordan could collapse. A leading senator said the Hashemite kingdom was under tremendous strain from the civil war in neighboring Jordan. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, […]

Congressional newcomers intensify opposition to military aid for Egypt

Congressional newcomers intensify opposition to military aid for Egypt

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Despite growing support for sanctions, Congress remains divided over whether to suspend U.S. military aid to Egypt. Congressional aides said most of the House and Senate leadership seek to maintain the annual $1.55 billion in U.S. aid, 90 percent allocated to the military, to Egypt. But many of the members […]

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