Belgium attack: Capture of Saleh Abdeslam revealed extensive network in Europe

Belgium attack: Capture of Saleh Abdeslam revealed extensive network in Europe

Special to WorldTribune.com The arrest of a jihadist linked to the November attacks in Paris revealed a large network operating in the Molenbeek area, the epicenter of terrorism in Brussels. Saleh Abdeslam was confirmed by authorities as the potential 10th suicide bomber from the Paris attacks who aborted his attack and fled back to Brussels. […]

Marines deployment to outpost in northern Iraq quickly discovered by ISIL

Marines deployment to outpost in northern Iraq quickly discovered by ISIL

Special to WorldTribune.com The U.S. military’s second combat death in the fight against Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) occurred just days after a small outpost was opened in northern Iraq. The outpost near Makhmur, called Firebase Bell, was meant to be kept secret until deemed operational but was quickly discovered and came under […]

Democratic senator will keep up fight against Obama on Iran nuclear deal

Democratic senator will keep up fight against Obama on Iran nuclear deal

Special to WorldTribune.com One of the few Democratic senators to go against President Barack Obama’s feverish pitch for a nuclear deal with Iran says he will continue to speak out against what he believes is a seriously flawed deal. In remarks at the annual AIPAC policy conference on March 22, Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey […]

Iran’s regime says it prefers dealing with Trump rather than Hillary, ‘tricky’ Obama

Iran’s regime says it prefers dealing with Trump rather than Hillary, ‘tricky’ Obama

Special to WorldTribune.com Even though it won a slew of concessions from President Barack Obama in nuclear negotiations, Iran’s government claims it prefers a Republican in this year’s presidential election. “According to Iranian authorities, dealing with Republicans is much easier. The amount and complexity of the pressures forced on Iran in the term of George […]

Report: Son reigns as Saudi king sidelined by dementia

Report: Son reigns as Saudi king sidelined by dementia

Special to WorldTribune.com Saudi King Salman’s son is said to be “ruling the kingdom” amid the king’s deteriorating health. The 80-year-old king is said to have Alzheimer’s or dementia, according to Lebanese media reports. Related: Saudi King Salman hospitalized after erratic behavior, Oct. 8, 2015 “The king is not in a stable condition and in […]

Iran’s leaders offer contrasting economic views on Iran’s New Year

Iran’s leaders offer contrasting economic views on Iran’s New Year

Special to WorldTribune.com Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty Iran’s two most powerful leaders have presented their contrasting outlooks on the country’s economy in speeches marking Norouz, the Persian New Year. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called on March 20 for self-reliance, while President Hassan Rouhani said that cooperation with other countries was the key […]

Iran-backed jihadists threaten to attack U.S. forces in Iraq

Iran-backed jihadists threaten to attack U.S. forces in Iraq

Special to WorldTribune.com The Iran-sponsored Hizbullah Brigades in Iraq have vowed to attack American troops after the U.S. Army said it would send reinforcements to support the international coalition fighting Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL). Hizbullah Brigades, which is not directly affiliated with Lebanon-based Hizbullah, said in a March 20 statement that “the […]

Word on the street in Istanbul was that an attack was imminent

Word on the street in Istanbul was that an attack was imminent

Special to WorldTribune.com Istanbul residents believed an attack was coming after a similar terrorist strike in Ankara, a leader of Turkey’s Jewish community said. “This is what everyone was talking about on the street,” said Eyal Peretz, who heads the Arkadash organization. “Everyone talked about how a terror attack was about to happen.” Three Israelis […]

Marine is second U.S. combat death in fight against ISIL

Marine is second U.S. combat death in fight against ISIL

Special to WorldTribune.com A U.S. Marine was killed in a rocket attack by Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) in northern Iraq on March 19, the Pentagon reported. “Earlier today a U.S. Marine providing force protection fire support at a recently established coalition fire base near Makhmur in northern Iraq was killed after coming under ISIL […]

Iran to build statue commemorating capture of U.S. sailors

Iran to build statue commemorating capture of U.S. sailors

Special to WorldTribune.com Iran will construct a statue to commemorate its capture of 10 U.S. sailors and plans to turn it into a tourist attraction. Commander Ali Fadavi, the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps naval forces, said the monument would capture the moment the Americans surrendered to Iranian forces. “There are very many […]