Finally, Shelley Kittleson is Free!
Shelley Kittleson, a US freelance journalist, is now free and is on her way out of Iraq. The kidnappers freed her on Tuesday, July 7th, in exchange for prisoners that they demanded from the Iraqi government. Kataib Hezbollah said such a Friendly Act is a one-off Kittleson’s kidnappers demanded that she leave Iraq immediately upon […]
Who Protected Iran at the UN Security Council?
Iran can continue handling the Strait of Hormuz as it wishes. This is the position for now, following a meeting of UN Security Council members yesterday, Tuesday, 8th. Recently, Bahrain, a sovereign Arab island in the Persian Gulf, presented a proposal to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to compel Iran to reopen the Strait […]
Iranian Perspective: How Successful was the Rescue Mission?
While laughing at what US President Donald Trump called a “successful operation”, an Iranian analyst explained that the US lost 12 aircraft in one day. That was Sunday, 5th, 2026, the day the US went out on a rescue mission inside Iran. Besides, the analyst explained how the Islamic Revolutionary Guard had shot at the […]
Near Pandemonium as Roof Caves In. Is the Airport Open?
Flights at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, were abruptly interrupted yesterday afternoon. This happened when a section of the ceiling at Terminal 3 caved in following a heavy downpour. Observers reported seeing water leak from the roof just above Gate 7, then pour in torrents before panels began to give […]
Who is Faking Mountain Crisis for Money? Notorious Fake Claims under Scrutiny
Has the tough Mt. Everest become a cash cow for unscrupulous tour guides and companies? Mt. Everest is the world’s highest mountain, with its peak at 8,848.86 meters above sea level. It is part of the sprawling Himalayan mountain range and is located on the border between Nepal, India’s neighbor, and Tibet in China. Although […]
Is there a Regime Change in the US? Who will lead the way out of the Iran War?
Do Donald Trump’s recent actions constitute regime change? The US President has sacked most of the top brass in the US defense forces in unprecedented record time. Through the US Department of War, Secretary Pete Hegseth, Trump has sacked the Army Chief of Staff whom former President Joe Biden appointed in 2023. Randy George, the […]
US Aircraft Down! Fly over Iran at Your Own Peril
A US fighter aircraft, an F15-E, flew over Iran yesterday, and Iran simply shot at it. Apparently, the aircraft crashed. A US government source has informally confirmed that incident, but the government has not made an official statement. The source said the pilots’ whereabouts are unknown, but that they might be on the run, hiding […]
Is NATO Really a Paper Tiger? NATO Members Deserve Respect.
Trump has again cast negative aspersions against the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). This organization has offered collective security to member countries since its formation in 1949. However, since President Donald Trump’s first term in office, he has expressed his dissatisfaction with NATO. At first, his focus was on the US monetary contribution, where he […]
Is Anyone safe in the Middle East? Iraq-Kidnapping Incident Seen
The Gulf region is becoming a dangerous place to be in. Sadly, for some categories of people, injuries from war are not the only danger they face. Journalists, for example, risk being kidnapped or killed. A US Journalist Kidnapped in Iraq A female Journalist, Shelley Kittleson, was abducted this week in Iraq’s capital, Baghdad. Apparently, […]
Brokerage is not our Thing. Won’t Play “Dalali”
India is not interested in playing “dalali” or broker. The war in Iran, which pits the Arab country against a combined force of the US and Israel, has created strange bedfellows. Pakistan, for instance, is playing the go-between in peace negotiations geared towards ending the war. This would ordinarily be a very unlikely scenario, considering […]