U.S. military pressing Lebanon on ‘opportunity’ to disengage from Syria, Iran

U.S. military pressing Lebanon on ‘opportunity’ to disengage from Syria, Iran

Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — Lebanon and the United States have intensified military cooperation amid the revolt in neighboring Syria. Lebanon and the United States have convened a series of high-level military talks in 2012 in an effort to help border security for the Arab state. In the latest meeting, U.S. Fifth Fleet commander Vice […]

U.S. Fifth Fleet leader cites Iran moves: ‘We’re ready for any contingency’

U.S. Fifth Fleet leader cites Iran moves: ‘We’re ready for any contingency’

Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — The U.S. Navy has been preparing to confront Iran in the Gulf. The commander of the Navy’s Fifth Fleet said his force has examined Iran’s military capabilities. Vice Adm. Mark Fox said he was certain that the United States could repel any Iranian naval operations in the Gulf. “We’ve […]