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Iran Admits Shootdown, Mysterious Threats
Saturday, January 11, 2020
Disastrous Mistake: After first denying it, Iran has admitted accidentally shooting down a Ukrainian airliner, killing 176 people. “The Islamic Republic of Iran deeply regrets this disastrous mistake,” President Hassan Rouhani said. There was little doubt and no way Iran could …
Iran Shot Down Jet, Warpower Vote
Friday, January 10, 2020
Friendly Fire: The Ukrainian airliner that crashed after taking off from Tehran killing all on board was shot down by the Iranian military, the US and its allies have concluded. It happened the same night Iran attacked two American air bases …
Backing Away from War, Royal Resignation
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Taking the Offramp: President Trump took the signal from Iran and backed away from war. Speaking at the White House yesterday after Iran thumped two US air bases with a volley of missiles, the President said, “Iran appears to be standing …
The Empire Strikes Back, No Witnesses
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Iran immediately claimed responsibility last night for ballistic missile attacks on two US air bases in Iraq in retaliation for the killing of their most senior general in Baghdad.
Proportional Threat, Bolton Says He’ll Talk
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Imminent Threat: As mourning ends for Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani, one of Iran’s generals said, “We are ready to take a fierce revenge against America.” The NY Times reports that they are threatening a “proportional” response, which, if you take it literally, would mean …
The Fallout Begins, Take Your Award
Monday, January 6, 2020
Get Out: As tensions ratchet up, Iran announced it will no longer limit production of nuclear fuel and the Iraqi Parliament voted to kick all American troops out of the country. That’s just the latest fallout from President Trump’s decision to kill …
War of Words, Ring of Fire
Saturday, January 4, 2020
On The Warpath: An attack on a vehicle convoy outside Baghdad last night took out five or six members of an Iranian-backed paramilitary group. The militants say the dead were medics and not senior leaders. The attack bears the signature of …
US Hits Iraqi General, Orders from the Top
Friday, January 3, 2020
Revenge: Iran has vowed to avenge the death of its top general killed in a US airstrike at the Baghdad airport in Iraq last night. The US and Iran are at the brink of war. President Trump ordered the strike that killed Maj. …
Bibi Wants Immunity, Bernie Wins Money Poll
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Familiar Line: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who’s been unable to forge a governing coalition while facing criminal indictment, has asked the Knesset for immunity from prosecution in the three corruption cases charging him with bribery, fraud and breach of trust In …
Goodbye 2019
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Death to America: Protesters angry over US airstrikes chanted “Death to America” today as they attacked the US Embassy in Baghdad. The weekend bombing raid killed 24 members of an Iranian-backed militia. The demonstrators set fires, threw rocks, covered walls with graffiti, …
