The Mullahs and Hezbollah, Lords of Drug Smuggling

by Majid Rafizadeh August 12, 2020 at 4:00 am “Presumed to have been issued by Iranian religious leaders, the fatwa reportedly read: We are making drugs for Satan — America and the Jews. If we cannot kill them with guns, we will kill them with drugs.” — Matthew Levitt, Hezbollah: The Global Footprint of Lebanon’s Party of God, Hurst Publishers, 2013. According to an FBI report, declassified … Continue reading The Mullahs and Hezbollah, Lords of Drug Smuggling

Turkey’s Erdogan announces discovery of large natural gas reserve off its Black Sea coast

By Jez Fielder  & Euronews with AP  •  last updated: 21/08/2020 – 14:47 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced the discovery of a large natural gas reserves off the Black Sea coast, days after he promised “good news” that would usher in a “new era” for the energy dependent country. Erdogan said Friday that the amount of gas discovered is 320 billion cubic meters, adding that he hopes to start extracting and using … Continue reading Turkey’s Erdogan announces discovery of large natural gas reserve off its Black Sea coast

Iran warns virus could kill ‘millions’ in Islamic Republic

By NASSER KARIMI and JON GAMBRELL – today TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran issued its most dire warning yet Tuesday about the new coronavirus ravaging the country, suggesting “millions” could die in the Islamic Republic if people keep traveling and ignore health guidance. A state TV journalist who also is a medical doctor gave the warning only hours after hard-line Shiite faithful on Monday night … Continue reading Iran warns virus could kill ‘millions’ in Islamic Republic

ANALYSIS: Turkey announces war on pro-Assad coalition in Syria

February death toll in Syria the highest in nearly 2 years as Erdogan all but declares war on Assad’s forces. Yochanan Visser, 01/03/20 22:42 Tulsi Gabbard, one the Democratic Party’s hopefuls in the race for the Presidency of the United States called him “one of the most dangerous dictators in the world”. Gabbard was talking about Turkey’s autocratic leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan who’s just declared war on the … Continue reading ANALYSIS: Turkey announces war on pro-Assad coalition in Syria

Pakistan declares national emergency over worst locust infestation in 27 years

Posted by Julie Celestial on February 4, 2020 at 22:21 UTC (4 days ago) The government of Pakistan declared a national emergency on Saturday, February 1, 2020, as the nation faces its worst locust plague in 27 years. The insects have been devastating crops on a large scale in Punjab province, the country’s main region for agricultural production. The decision to declare a national emergency was made during a … Continue reading Pakistan declares national emergency over worst locust infestation in 27 years

While Iran, US Go Head-to-Head, Iranians Are Turning Their Hearts to Jesus

06-26-2019 – Chris Mitchell   It may surprise you that the fastest growing church in the world is in Iran.  Yet that’s the assessment of those who have seen and heard the remarkable story of millions turning away from Shiite Islam and turning toward Jesus Christ. The image Iran presents to the world is large demonstrations with shouts of ‘Death to America’ and ‘Death to Israel’. … Continue reading While Iran, US Go Head-to-Head, Iranians Are Turning Their Hearts to Jesus

Just like something out of the Bible! Nightmarish swarm of millions of locusts darken the sky over Najran, Saudi Arabia, just weeks after devastating Iran

By Strange Sounds – May 4, 2019 A few weeks after Iran, swarms of locusts are currently invading southern Saudi Arabia, near Najran, darkening the skies and adding a thick layer of insects to trees. Just like something out of the Bible! Najran, Saudi Arabia, played host to an invasion of nightmarish proportions when millions of swarming locusts descended over the weekend. On their way from Iran they first crossed … Continue reading Just like something out of the Bible! Nightmarish swarm of millions of locusts darken the sky over Najran, Saudi Arabia, just weeks after devastating Iran

US gives Israel go-ahead to take out powerful Iranian general

Kuwaiti report: US gives Israel go-ahead to kill powerful Iranian general Newspaper says Washington and Jerusalem have overcome the differences that saw Americans tipping off Tehran about Israeli attempt to kill Qassem Soleimani 3 years ago US intelligence agencies have given Israel the green light to assassinate the senior Iranian responsible for coordinating military activity on behalf of the Islamic Republic in Lebanon, Syria and … Continue reading US gives Israel go-ahead to take out powerful Iranian general

GOG AND MAGOG WATCH: Turkey and Russia sign deal on supply of S-400 missiles

Turkey, Russia sign deal on supply of S-400 missiles ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey and Russia on Friday signed an accord for Moscow to supply Ankara with S-400 surface-to-air missile batteries, Turkish authorities said, finalizing a deal set to deepen military ties between NATO member Turkey and the Kremlin. Russian S-400 Triumph medium-range and long-range surface-to-air missile systems drive during the Victory Day parade at Red … Continue reading GOG AND MAGOG WATCH: Turkey and Russia sign deal on supply of S-400 missiles

US and Israel sign secret pact to tackle Iran nuclear and missile threat

Report: US, Israel sign secret pact to tackle Iran nuclear and missile threat ‘Dramatic understandings’ were agreed at the White House on December 12, and deal signed by the two countries’ national security chiefs, Channel 10 says Israel and the United States have secretly signed a far-reaching joint memorandum of understanding providing for full cooperation to deal with Iran’s nuclear drive, its missile programs and … Continue reading US and Israel sign secret pact to tackle Iran nuclear and missile threat

Animated Video of All-out Saudi-Iranian War Breaks Arab World’s Internet

The release of an animated video, ‘Saudi Strike Force,’ showing an all-out war between the Sunni and Shi’ite superpowers, comes at a time of rising tensions in the region An animated video depicting a Saudi Arabian military victory over Iran dominated social media this week in the Arab world against the backdrop of mounting tensions between the Sunni and Shi’ite powers, vying fiercely for power in … Continue reading Animated Video of All-out Saudi-Iranian War Breaks Arab World’s Internet

DEVELOPING: Israel Strikes Near Damascus Again! Second Strike In Days

SYRIAN MEDIA SAYS ISRAEL STRUCK NEAR DAMASCUS FOR SECOND TIME IN DAYS Foreign media outlets reported an attack in Damascus Monday night by Israeli fighter jets BEIRUT, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Syrian state media on Monday said Israel had fired missiles at a Syrian military facility in the Damascus countryside, adding that Syrian air defense systems had intercepted three of the missiles. “Our air defenses … Continue reading DEVELOPING: Israel Strikes Near Damascus Again! Second Strike In Days

Drumbeats Of Ezekiel 38 – Israel Bombs Iranian Base In Syria

Israel’s air force has bombed a military target thought to be an Iranian military base outside Damascus, Syria December 2. The hit was reported by Arab media outlets. An arms depot was destroyed in the strike, according to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Iran is a staunch ally of embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and provided him with military and financial assistance during … Continue reading Drumbeats Of Ezekiel 38 – Israel Bombs Iranian Base In Syria

Report: Israel attacked military base in Syria

Arab news outlets report Israel attacked military base in Syria, 2 missiles were intercepted. The IDF attacked a military base 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) south of Damascus and 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Israel’s border, Lebanese and Syrian media reported. The attack was carried out from Lebanon, and used air-to-surface missiles. According to reports, the Syrian army successfully intercepted at least two of the missiles. … Continue reading Report: Israel attacked military base in Syria

Syrian army intercepts Israeli missiles near Damascus: State media

The latest Israeli strikes come a day after Syrian government pulled out of UN-led talks in Geneva to end the civil war Syrian air defences intercepted at least two Israeli missiles which targeted government positions near Damascus early Saturday morning, state media reported. “At half past midnight (2230 GMT Friday), the Israeli enemy fired several surface-to-surface missiles at a military position in Damascus province,” the … Continue reading Syrian army intercepts Israeli missiles near Damascus: State media

Israel strikes Syrian ‘military targets’ near Damascus – reports

The Israeli Defense Forces launched several missiles at a strategic target close to the Syrian capital Damascus, Israeli and Arab media reported, saying it was an airstrike. Syrian state TV said “military positions” were targeted by surface-to-surface missiles. Several missiles were reportedly fired toward a target in the countryside south of Damascus, with some intercepted by the Syrian Air Defense and others hitting their intended target. Arab … Continue reading Israel strikes Syrian ‘military targets’ near Damascus – reports

REPORT: ISRAEL VOWS TO DESTROY IRANIAN POSITIONS WITHIN 40 KM OF SYRIAN BORDER

Syrian President Bashar Assad reportedly offered Netanyahu a comprehensive deal that would include a demilitarized zone stretching 40 kilometers from the border. Kuwaiti newspaper Al Jarida revealed on Sunday that an Israeli source disclosed a promise from Jerusalem to destroy all Iranian facilities within 40 kilometers (25 miles) of Israel’s Golan Heights. The source, who remains unnamed, said that during Syrian President Bashar Assad’s surprise visit to Russia last … Continue reading REPORT: ISRAEL VOWS TO DESTROY IRANIAN POSITIONS WITHIN 40 KM OF SYRIAN BORDER

SYRIA WARNS OF ‘SERIOUS REPERCUSSIONS’ FOLLOWING ISRAELI AIRSTRIKE

Israeli jets destroyed Assad regime SA-5 anti-aircraft battery after it fired on Israeli reconnaissance planes. The Syrian Army has warned of “dangerous consequences” following an air strike by Israel on a regime SA-5 antiaircraft battery east of Damascus, after it fired a surface-to-air missile at Israeli jets. According to SANA, the Syrian air defense “directly hit one of the jets, forcing the enemy to retreat,” contradicting … Continue reading SYRIA WARNS OF ‘SERIOUS REPERCUSSIONS’ FOLLOWING ISRAELI AIRSTRIKE

ISRAEL MUST BE READY TO TACKLE IRAN ON ITS OWN

Security cabinet meets day after Tehran tests ballistic missile Israel must ask the international community to stop Iran’s nuclearization but prepare to do the task on its own in case the world fails, Bayit Yehudi leader Naftali Bennett said in an interview with The Jerusalem Post on Sunday. Bennett, who is a member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet, spoke before a meeting of the forum, … Continue reading ISRAEL MUST BE READY TO TACKLE IRAN ON ITS OWN

World Prepares For War

U.N. imposes crushing sanctions on North Korea (cutting one-third of their exports) and tensions are now higher than at any point since the Korean War.  North Korea is threatening “thousands-fold” revenge on the U.S. as observers estimate their ICBM range now encompasses Chicago and possibly New York. Doklam standoff between China and India is escalating with Chinese state-run media hinting that they might be on … Continue reading World Prepares For War

Slaughtered Christians “A Viable Target”?

Muslim Persecution of Christians, March 2017 According to a report in the Christian Post, Christians displaced by Islamic attacks at the hands of Boko Haram terrorists are being denied food and vital assistance at camps run by local Muslim organizations. As many as 1.8 million people in Nigeria are currently facing starvation. “They will give food to the refugees, but if you are a Christian they … Continue reading Slaughtered Christians “A Viable Target”?

Open SESAME: At Middle East’s CERN, regional cooperation at light speed

Israel and its neighbors, including Iran and Pakistan, join forces to build the region’s first particle accelerator ALLAN, southern Jordan — The hope was to build a tool that can probe the secrets of the material world. The dream is that such a tool will not just bring world-class science to the Middle East, but also unprecedented cooperation across a conflict-ridden region. In January, the … Continue reading Open SESAME: At Middle East’s CERN, regional cooperation at light speed

The Persecuted Christians of Iraq and Syria

If 2017 is going to be a less violent year for Christians around the world than the past few have been, international governments, leaders and citizens alike will have to turn words in support of the persecuted into action. While words are often a precursor to action, and an important step in building solidarity and raising awareness about a particular situation, they become hollow if … Continue reading The Persecuted Christians of Iraq and Syria

3 Muslim Testimonies for Christ That Will Blow Your Mind

Over the past couple of years, the world has watched with alarm as ISIS and other radical Islamic gangs have loosed a reign of terror, oppression and fear across the Middle East and beyond. As they have murdered, maimed, destroyed and brought chaos wherever they go, these demonically inspired thugs have declared their goal is nothing less than the reemergence of an iron-fisted Islamic caliphate … Continue reading 3 Muslim Testimonies for Christ That Will Blow Your Mind

Revival in Iran: ‘I Want to Be a Christian’

CENTRAL TURKEY — When we think of Iran, scenes of mobs shouting “death to America,” blindfolded hostages, and radical leaders demanding nuclear technology come to mind. But there’s another side of the country: Iranians who love America, Israel, and Jesus Christ. CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell met and talked with some of these Iranian believers outside of their country in central Turkey. … Continue reading Revival in Iran: ‘I Want to Be a Christian’

With ISIS in Retreat, Assyrian Christian Community Seeks Return to Ancestral Nineveh

“Arise go unto Ninveh that great city and make unto it the proclamation that I bid thee.” Jonah 3:2 (The Israel Bible™) With Iraqi forces on the march to liberate Mosul from the grips of the Islamic State, Iraq’s beleaguered Assyrian Christians have renewed hopes of returning to their ancestral homeland in the Nineveh Plains region surrounding Mosul, the country’s second largest city. Since the … Continue reading With ISIS in Retreat, Assyrian Christian Community Seeks Return to Ancestral Nineveh

New Russia-China-Iran Alliance Could Push the US out of Much of the Middle East

(ANTIMEDIA) When the current Syrian conflict first erupted in 2011 — and then enflamed in 2012 — a small minority of the American public probably wondered why President Obama was not intervening to help the Syrian people as he had done in Libya (they were likely completely unaware the president had already been interfering heavily in Syria since the conflict began). However, some pundits speculated that Obama … Continue reading New Russia-China-Iran Alliance Could Push the US out of Much of the Middle East

Hezbollah to Get Russian-Made Tanks from Syria

Syria gives Hezbollah 75 Russian tanks to make armored division. Russia assures Israel that it has always been responsible in Middle East. Syria is going to give 75 Russian tanks to the Lebanese terror group Hezbollah, the Kuwaiti newspaper al-Rai reports. The tanks are models T-55 and T-72 and intended to help Hezbollah create an armored division, supposedly to fight against al-Qaeda and other Islamist … Continue reading Hezbollah to Get Russian-Made Tanks from Syria

ISRAEL PREPARES GROUND INVASION OF SYRIA

Cites presence of ISIS and Hezbollah as pretext for possible invasion Israeli Likud Minister Yuval Steinitz will tell the United States, Russia and other world powers Israel will not tolerate Iranian forces near its border, the Jerusalem Times reported on Tuesday. Steinitz made the remark as Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, flew to New York to address the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday. “In all … Continue reading ISRAEL PREPARES GROUND INVASION OF SYRIA

The Global Overview – A New Feature!

The Global Overview: The Global Overview may be an ongoing feature on the BLOG and here’s why. I used to post Monday Morning Musings with Marzulli, on Monday mornings and it listed links to pertinent stories, followed by a few lines of commentary from me. However, so much is happening on the world stage that I can no longer blog on just one story a … Continue reading The Global Overview – A New Feature!