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Analysts: Islamic State Poised for More Attacks in Syria in 2022
Despite losing nearly all the land they once controlled, IS militants continue to launch massive attacks against their opponents in Syria and Iraq.
NATO-Russia Talks Set on Moscow’s Ukraine Border Troop Buildup
U.S. President Joe Biden has rejected a military response in the event of a Russian invasion of Ukraine but told Russian President Vladimir Putin the U.S. and its allies would impose significant economic sanctions far beyond what they levied when Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula in 2014 if Russia launches an attack.
North Korea Launched Unidentified Missiles into Water
"Since last year, North Korea has repeatedly launched missiles, which is very regrettable," Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said.
China Pledges to Continue To ‘Modernize’ Nuclear Arsenal, Calls on US, Russia to Make Greater Cuts
China says it will agree to reduce nuclear warheads once the US and Russia 'drastically' diminish stockpiles
Two Drone Attacks In 24 Hours Target U.S. Forces in Iraq – Analysis
While the recent attacks in Iraq are not a game changer and the drones are not very large, they pose a continued threat and show that Iran can attack at the time and place of its choosing.
Lapid Feuds on Twitter with Iran FM Who Said Israel ‘Has No Place in World’s Future’
Posting in Hebrew, English and Persian, Israel’s top diplomat answers Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, says Tehran’s ‘failed leadership is destroying Iran from within’
Iran Believes That Maneuvering Missiles, Drones Will Evade Air Defense
Iran’s interest is in learning from Chinese military technology.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson: Time Is Running Out for Iran Talks
Naftali Bennett and Boris Johnson discussed the ongoing negotiations in Vienna for Iran and the US to return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
Kazakhstan’s Tokayev Sets State of Emergency as Fuel Protests Spread
In the address, Tokayev vowed that the government “won’t fall” in the face of protests, and threatened to punish any attacks on civilian or military buildings. Authorities will meet to discuss the protesters’ demands Wednesday, he said.
WATCH: IAL Presents: 2nd Anniversary of Qasem Soleimani Killing
On the 2nd anniversary of the killing of Qasem Soleimani, this video was prepared to reflect on how the world is indeed a safer place with him gone and to hold those accountable who said this would create WWIII.