The United States is likely just weeks away from starting the withdrawal of ground troops from Syria, the head of the U.S. Central Command, Army General Joseph Votel said. Votel cautioned that the exact timing …
Two Iranian fast attack boats came within 300 yards of USS Essex in the Persian Gulf Friday while the four star head of the US Central Command was on board, according to two US defense officials, CNN reports. General Joseph Votel, …
Top Iraqi Kurdistan leader urges China to intensify role in Middle East
The president has steadily increased the use of force, relaxing the rules of engagement and giving his generals free rein.
With presidential elections scheduled for May the 19th, this rise in the tone of the international community couldn’t come at a worst timing for Iran
The United States deployed US marines to the Syrian city of Raqqa without the permission of the Damascus government, Central Command chief Gen. Joseph Votel said in a congressional hearing …
Pentagon prepares to give him a plan that could boost U.S. forces in Syria
