Tag: Middle East
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What to know about U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran
The attack The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday in what President Donald Trump said was a massive operation to destroy the country’s military capabilities and eliminate the threat of it creating a nuclear weapon. Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it would defend its homeland and its Revolutionary Guard said it launched counterattacks, firing drones and missiles…
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World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes on Iran
BRUSSELS • World leaders reacted warily to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday that triggered worries of a broader conflict. European leaders held emergency meetings and took measures to protect their citizens in the Middle East, with key leaders calling for a negotiated settlement between Iran and the U.S. Australia and Canada were more open…
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The aftermath of U.S. attack on Iran may hold the most peril | Vince Bzdek
As the U.S. once again makes the most serious decision a country can make — going to war — let’s pray our leaders have fully considered the day after. Now that the U.S. has come to Israel’s aid in its attack on Iran, sending our bombers and bunker-busting bombs to take out Iran’s underground nuclear…
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Colorado National Guard training with Jordanians as conflict persists in the Middle East
As conflict persists in the Middle East, the Colorado National Guard is playing a key role in maintaining America’s partnership with Jordan, a U.S. ally in the region. Colorado National Guard members were in Jordan last week training with Jordanian units, during one of the 35 annual training events organized between the local guard and…