We don't like Russia sabotaging western democracies including our own, do we? We're disgusted that Vladimir Putin and Fancy Bear would have the gall to cyber-hack our election processes, steal our political party documents, and hoax the American people into voting for a candidate who is possibly one of his assets or agents. We denounce such underhanded … [Read more...]
Trump Renounces Iran Nuclear Deal
UPDATE: Israel launched yet another attack on purported Iranian military positions inside Syria. At least nine people on the ground were killed. The attack came barely an hour after Pres. Trump withdrew from the nuclear deal. Today, Donald Trump made the momentous decision not just to withdraw, but to vehemently denounce America's greatest foreign policy … [Read more...]
Swiss Court Rules Israel Owes Iran $1.1-Billion from Oil Dispute
The Swiss Court of Arbitration ruled (Iranian report) that Israel owes Iran $1.1-billion resulting from a joint oil venture founded in the era of the Shah. After the Iranian revolution, Israel nationalized the venture and sold the hundreds of millions worth of Iranian oil flowing through the pipeline. Israel never returned anything to the Iranians. Nor … [Read more...]
Obama’s Agreement to Russian S-300 Weapons Delivery to Iran, Slap in Bibi’s Face?
A new article in Middle East Eye offers a fascinating "take" on Vladimir Putin's recent announcement that Russia would resume delivery to Iran of its $800-million S-300 anti-aircraft system. After intensive lobbying by Bibi Netanyahu, in 2009 Pres. Obama pressured Putin to delay shipment of the advanced weapons system. Putin agreed the following year. The … [Read more...]
