Tag: Middle East
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Colorado Iranians express disappointment with U.S.-Iran deal
Iranians in Colorado worry agreement solidifies the Islamic regime’s power A group of Colorado Iranians expressed disappointment in the agreement reached between the U.S. and the Islamic Republic of Iran, arguing it preserves the government’s hold on power and any hope of a regime change there has dissipated. “Very sad and demoralized, that’s where I’m…
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A chance to transform the Middle East
The most revolutionary force in the Middle East is President Donald Trump. America and its ally Israel, achieving unparalleled levels of military and intelligence integration, have decapitated the Iranian terrorist regime, devastated its command structures, destroyed its weapons, and sunk a substantial proportion of its navy — they’re “at the bottom of the sea,” Trump…
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Secretary Hegseth: U.S. is ‘winning decisively’
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday said that the U.S. is quickly gaining air superiority over Iran but that America cannot stop all air attacks. He signaled a longer timeframe for the U.S. war in Iran, saying it will depend on military progress but the campaign could last four, six or eight weeks or…
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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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Denver City Council rejects $26M halfway house purchase
The Denver City Council on Monday unanimously rejected a measure to purchase a halfway house for $26.2 million. The item, a purchase agreement with Denver 44th Avenue LLC for the property at 570 W. 44th Ave., was delayed by Councilmember Amanda Sawyer one week ago. During the meeting, Sawyer asked members of Denver’s real estate…
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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…
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12 years in City Hall: Denver Mayor Michael Hancock’s triumphs and failures
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock knows what he’ll regret most from his three terms as the most powerful elected leader in Denver: Thanksgiving, 2020, when Hancock was caught traveling in the thick of a raging pandemic despite having urged the public to stay home. He wanted to keep a promise to his daughter, he said, having assured…
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United Airlines purchases new Boeing ‘widebody’ planes
United Airlines, the largest private employer in the city with almost 9,000 Denver-based employees, announced the purchase of 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliners with the option to purchase 100 more, according to a Tuesday news release. It’s said to be the largest widebody order in the nation’s commercial aviation history, according to the release. Delivery of…