Members phkrause Posted September 12, 2023 Author Members Share Posted September 12, 2023 The US moves to advance a prisoner swap deal with Iran and release $6 billion in frozen funds WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has cleared the way for the release of five American citizens detained in Iran by issuing a blanket waiver for international banks to transfer $6 billion in frozen Iranian money from South Korea to Qatar without fear of U.S. sanctions. In addition, as part of the deal, the administration has agreed to release five Iranian citizens held in the United States. https://apnews.com/article/us-iran-prisoners-blinken-3e834df0a845ef2cc5c52af14598c66f? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted September 17, 2023 Author Members Share Posted September 17, 2023 Mahsa Amini death anniversary sees heavy security in Iran DUBAI, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Iranian security forces deployed in the hometown of Mahsa Amini in anticipation of a flare-up in unrest marking this weekend's first anniversary of her death in morality police custody, witnesses, social media posts and rights groups said on Friday. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/heavy-security-iranian-cities-anniversary-mahsa-aminis-death-custody-rights-2023-09-15/ Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted September 19, 2023 Author Members Share Posted September 19, 2023 $6 billion in Iranian assets, once frozen, are now in Qatar. The transfer is a key piece of a prisoner swap deal with the US Some $6 billion of Iranian assets once frozen in South Korea is in Qatar, a key element for a planned prisoner swap between Tehran and the United States, an Iranian official said Monday. Read more. Why this matters: The announcement comes weeks after Iran said that five Iranian-Americans are now under house arrest as part of a confidence-building move while Seoul allowed the frozen assets to be converted and sent to Qatar, an interlocutor between Tehran and Washington in the negotiations. The swap unfolded amid a major American military buildup in the Persian Gulf, with the possibility of U.S. troops boarding and guarding commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of all oil shipments pass. The deal has opened President Joe Biden to fresh criticism from Republicans and others who say that the administration is helping boost the Iranian economy at a time when the Islamic Republic poses a growing threat to the U.S. and allies. Related coverage ➤ Iran identifies 5 prisoners it wants from US in swap for Iranian-Americans and billions in assets Analysis: Iran-US prisoner swap for billions reveals familiar limits of diplomacy between nations US military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran seizures Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted September 21, 2023 Author Members Share Posted September 21, 2023 🇮🇷 Biden's hostage calculus Screenshot via MSNBC The Biden administration today secured the release of five Americans in a prisoner swap with Iran, which in exchange will be granted access to $6 billion in funds that had been held in a restricted account in South Korea. Why it matters: Biden — who faced criticism early on in his presidency from the families of hostages — has now brought home a total of 35 wrongfully detained Americans, including high-profile figures such as WNBA star Brittney Griner and former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed. Top Republicans have routinely accused Biden of emboldening U.S. adversaries to engage in more hostage-taking, a possibility that factors into every deal calculus. In this case, as White House official Brett McGurk explained to the Washington Post, Biden "made the hard decision" to proceed in recognition that these Americans would otherwise "languish in one of the world's worst prisons for many years to come." Between the lines: U.S. officials stressed that the Iranian government will only be able to use the $6 billion for humanitarian transactions, such as purchasing food, medicine, medical devices and agricultural products. "These are not taxpayer dollars. This is not a payment of any kind. No funds enter Iran ever, nor do any funds get paid to Iranian companies or entities," one U.S. official said. Go deeper Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted October 9, 2023 Author Members Share Posted October 9, 2023 🇮🇷 Biden officials blast Iran narrative The Biden administration is pushing back aggressively against claims that $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets transferred as part of a prisoner swap last month was used to fund the Hamas attack. Why it matters: Republicans have accused Biden of incentivizing hostage-taking and emboldening Iran and its proxies — including Hamas — by transferring the funds to a restricted bank account in Qatar. U.S. officials stressed at the time of the deal that Iran would only be able to use the money for humanitarian transactions like purchasing food, medicine, medical devices and agricultural products. "They didn't have that level of aggression with me. They didn't have it. This would have never happened with me either," former President Trump said at a rally yesterday. What they're saying: "Not a single cent has been spent from that account. When any money is spent from that account, it can only be used for medical supplies, for food, for medicine — and those who are saying otherwise are either misinformed or misinforming, and it's wrong either way," Secretary of State Antony Blinken told NBC's "Meet the Press." Some Republicans have argued that money is "fungible" and Iran could free up other funds for terrorist activities, knowing it could access the $6 billion for humanitarian purposes. Pressed on that counterpoint, Blinken responded: "Iran has, unfortunately, always used and focused its funds on supporting terrorism, on supporting groups like Hamas, and it's done that when there have been sanctions, it's done that there haven't been sanctions." Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted October 12, 2023 Author Members Share Posted October 12, 2023 🇮🇷 Dam breaks on Iran funds Six Senate Democrats up for re-election in competitive seats next year have joined Republicans in calling for Biden to re-freeze $6 billion in Iranian assets made available as part of a U.S. prisoner exchange last month. Three House Democrats running for Senate in battleground states — Reps. Colin Allred of Texas, Ruben Gallego of Arizona and Elissa Slotkin of Michigan — have done the same. Why it matters: While Biden has won praise for his "unequivocal" support for Israel in the wake of the Hamas attacks, some Republicans argue his policies have emboldened Iran, which helps fund the Palestinian militant group and other proxies throughout the region. The Biden administration has not confirmed reports that Iran helped plot the attack on Israel, instead labeling the Islamic Republic "broadly complicit" through its years of financing and training of Hamas militants. Biden officials have also stressed that Iran has not yet touched the $6 billion in unfrozen assets — which was transferred from South Korea to a restricted bank account in Qatar — and that it can only be accessed for humanitarian purposes. What to watch: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) plan to introduce legislation to reimpose the freeze via "unanimous consent" — essentially daring a single Democrat to object. Keep reading ps:I agree 100% with re-freeze the funds!! Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted October 12, 2023 Author Members Share Posted October 12, 2023 CIA acknowledges 1953 coup it backed in Iran was undemocratic The CIA now officially describes the 1953 coup it backed in Iran that overthrew its prime minister and cemented the rule of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi as undemocratic. Other American officials have previously made similar remarks, but the CIA's acknowledgment of the agency's involvement comes as much of the coup’s history remains classified 70 years after the putsch. Read more. Why this matters: The “CIA’s leadership is committed to being as open with the public as possible," the agency said in a statement responding to questions from The Associated Press. "… we knew that if we wanted to tell this incredible story, it was important to be transparent about the historical context surrounding these events, and CIA’s role in it.” The revelation further complicates the public's understanding of an event that still resonates, as tensions remain high between Tehran and Washington over the Islamic Republic's rapidly advancing nuclear program, its aiding of militia groups across the Mideast and as it cracks down on dissent. Related coverage ➤ A CIA-backed 1953 coup in Iran haunts the country with people still trying to make sense of it AP WAS THERE: A 1953 CIA-led coup in Iran topples prime minister Hamas’ unprecedented attack on Israel raises questions about the influence of Iran Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted November 22, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 22, 2023 Biden's Iran danger Photo illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios. Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images A surge of attacks on U.S. forces in the Middle East — at least 66 since Oct. 17 — is forcing President Biden to navigate a dangerous tightrope on two life-and-death priorities: Protecting U.S. service members. Preventing the war in Gaza from escalating into a calamitous regional conflict. Why it matters: Hamas' Oct. 7 terrorist attack and Israel's operation to eradicate the Palestinian militant group have turned the region into a tinder box at a key moment in which Biden is politically vulnerable at home. Driving the news: Iranian-backed militants in Iraq used a close-range ballistic missile on U.S. forces at al-Asad air base last night, damaging infrastructure and causing non-serious injuries, according to the Pentagon. In response, the U.S. carried out an airstrike inside Iraq for just the third time since former President Trump ordered the killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani in January 2020. The retaliatory attack comes after Biden and his top officials had repeatedly warned Iran not to exploit the situation in Gaza, often by echoing one word: "Don't." Screenshot via Fox News The big picture: While Iran's saber-rattling has not translated to direct military involvement over the last month, some critics have scoffed at the idea that Biden's words or policies have "deterred" the Islamic Republic. The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen yesterday hijacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea — believing it to be Israeli-linked — and since October have fired multiple missiles intercepted by the U.S. and Israel. White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said today the U.S. is considering re-designating the Houthis as a terrorist organization, a label Biden had rolled back within weeks of taking office. Senior Biden official Amos Hochstein arrived in Israel yesterday for talks on defusing tensions with Lebanon, amid concerns over escalating border skirmishes between the IDF and Iranian-backed Hezbollah. Between the lines: Kirby also voiced concern today that Iran may provide Russia with ballistic missiles for its war with Ukraine, bolstering the nexus between two of the biggest global crises of Biden's presidency. Zoom in: Foreign policy has played a remarkably outsized role in damaging Biden's approval rating over the last month, driven mainly by Democratic divisions over his full-throated support of Israel's war in Gaza. With little daylight between GOP support for Israel and Biden's rhetoric since Oct. 7, Republicans have instead focused their attacks on what they see as the president's weakness toward Hamas patron Iran. Republicans hammered Biden for a September hostage deal that would have allowed Iran to access $6 billion in frozen funds — and are now ramping up criticism of a sanctions waiver established under Trump that allows Iraq to purchase electricity from Iran. What to watch: A U.S. official noted to Axios that Biden has a "track record" of establishing deterrence during past cycles of attacks from Iranian proxies, including when he first took office and as recently as this past March. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted November 24, 2023 Author Members Share Posted November 24, 2023 America’s Unwavering Support for Israel Fuels Iran-Backed “Axis of Resistance” Israel’s war on Gaza unites Hezbollah, Hamas, the Syrian government, the Houthis in Yemen, and armed groups in Iraq and Syria. https://theintercept.com/2023/11/22/israel-hezbollah-hamas-iraq/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted December 31, 2023 Author Members Share Posted December 31, 2023 Iran executes four people for alleged links with Israel’s Mossad TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran executed on Friday four people and sentenced several others to prison for having alleged links with Israel’s Mossad security service, local media reported. https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-execution-mossad-7ede129069b5e4729062e6bb64383a86? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted January 4 Author Members Share Posted January 4 Iran: Scores killed in blasts near ceremony honoring slain commander Soleimani More than 100 people were killed on Wednesday in two explosions near a ceremony honoring a top Iranian commander killed in a U.S. drone strike in 2020, Iranian state media reported, citing an emergency services official. https://www.axios.com/2024/01/03/iran-blast-qassem-soleimani-death-toll? Iran says at least 95 were killed in blasts at a ceremony honoring slain general DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two bombs exploded and killed at least 95 people at a commemoration for a prominent Iranian general slain by the U.S. in a 2020 drone strike, Iranian officials said, as the Middle East remains on edge over Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza. https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-soleimani-explosion-kerman-2524cfed1d040370bf98000e2b53ad5a? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted January 5 Author Members Share Posted January 5 Islamic State group claims responsibility for Iran suicide bombings killing at least 84 people DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Thursday for two suicide bombings targeting a commemoration for an Iranian general slain in a 2020 U.S. drone strike, the worst militant attack to strike Iran in decades as the wider Middle East remains on edge. https://apnews.com/article/iran-kerman-bombing-qassem-soleimani-mideast-tensions-3503bdbaa3d0815996e4010224bd5dcc? ps:Well,well,well it wasn't Israel, now what are these terrorist countries gonna do?? Hopefully they will kill each off!!!!! Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted January 11 Author Members Share Posted January 11 From Houthis to Hezbollah, a look at the Iran-allied groups rallying to arms around Middle East Missiles, rockets and drones struck targets around the Middle East and a senior Hezbollah figure was killed by an Israeli airstrike as the United States, Israel and others clashed with Iran-allied militant groups — with attacks hitting in vital Red Sea shipping lanes, along Israeli-Lebanon borders emptied by fleeing residents and around the region’s crowded capitals and U.S. military installations. https://apnews.com/article/hamas-hezbollah-houthis-iran-militant-groups-745bfc36e23997ee3f0bc499a9f5c16d? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted January 16 Author Members Share Posted January 16 Iran strikes targets in northern Iraq and Syria as regional tensions escalate IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — Iran fired missiles late Monday at what it claimed were Israeli “spy headquarters” near the U.S. Consulate in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil, and at targets linked to the extremist group Islamic State in northern Syria. https://apnews.com/article/iraq-syria-iran-israel-strike-erbil-consulate-31e23813213d3069bc39b94e6e422434? ps:Right!! Lets blame Israel for everything Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted January 17 Author Members Share Posted January 17 Iran attacks alleged militant bases in Pakistan; Islamabad says ‘unprovoked’ strikes kill 2 children ISLAMABAD (AP) — Iran launched attacks Tuesday in Pakistan targeting what it described as bases for the militant group Jaish al-Adl, potentially further raising tensions in a Middle East already roiled by Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Pakistan said the strikes killed two children and wounded three others in an assault it described as an “unprovoked violation” of its airspace. https://apnews.com/article/iran-iraq-militant-bases-attack-05c7530d66fb05dd6f2868527003ba2d? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted January 19 Author Members Share Posted January 19 Pakistan launches retaliatory airstrikes on Iran, killing at least 9 people The strikes, which killed at least nine, including three women and four children, in Sistan and Baluchestan province, follow Iran’s attack Tuesday on Pakistani soil that killed two children in the southwestern Baluchistan province. Read more. Why this matters: The strikes imperil diplomatic relations between the neighbors, as Iran and nuclear-armed Pakistan have long regarded each other with suspicion over militant attacks. The attacks have raised the threat of violence spreading in a Middle East unsettled by Israel’s war with Hamas. The risk of escalation remained Thursday as Iran begins a planned air defense drill from its port of Chabahar near Pakistan across its south to Iraq. For both Iran and Pakistan, the cross-border attacks renew questions about the preparedness of their own militaries, particularly their radar and air defense systems. Related coverage ➤ Who is Jaish al-Adl, the Sunni group that Iran targeted in an airstrike on Pakistani soil? Pakistan recalls its ambassador to Iran over airstrikes by Tehran that killed 2 people WATCH: Iran strikes targets in Iraq and Syria Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted January 29 Author Members Share Posted January 29 Iran-backed group kills 3 US troops in Jordan President Joe Biden said Sunday that the U.S. “shall respond” after three American troops were killed and dozens more were injured in an overnight drone strike in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border. Read more. Recent developments: Biden blamed Iranian-backed militias for U.S. fatalities. Since the war in Gaza began in October, Iranian-backed militias have struck American military installations in Iraq more than 60 times and in Syria more than 90 times. But the attack Sunday was the first targeting American troops in Jordan during the Israel-Hamas war and the first to result in the loss of American lives. Iranian-backed fighters in eastern Syria began evacuating their posts, fearing U.S. airstrikes, according to Omar Abu Layla, head of the Deir Ezzor 24 media outlet. The militias have said that their strikes are in retaliation for Washington’s support for Israel in the war in Gaza and that they aim to push U.S. forces out of the region. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Yemen’s Houthi rebels say they attacked a US warship without evidence. An American official rejects the claim Israel notes ‘significant gaps’ after cease-fire talks with US, Qatar, Egypt but calls them constructive Biden is trying to balance Gaza protests and free speech rights as demonstrators disrupt his events Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted January 29 Author Members Share Posted January 29 War pressure rises A satellite view last year of Tower 22 — a remote logistics support base in Jordan, where a large drone killed three U.S. troops. Photo: Planet Labs via AP President Biden and other top U.S. officials yesterday discussed a "significant military response" against pro-Iranian militias over the drone attack near the Jordan-Syria border that killed three American soldiers and wounded more than 30 others, Axios' Barak Ravid reports. Why it matters: The White House and Pentagon are trying to calibrate their retaliation to contain the growing risk of regional war. But pressure for more significant action is brewing on Capitol Hill, with hawks pushing for strikes inside Iran. "We don't want war but those who are behind this attack need to feel our response," a U.S. official told Axios last night. There have been more than 150 attacks targeting U.S. troops in the region since the Israel-Hamas war began on Oct. 7, many of them by pro-Iranian militias in Iraq and Syria. The attack in Jordan was the first to kill American soldiers. After a moment of silence for the three fallen soldiers, Biden said yesterday in West Columbia, S.C., "And we shall respond." 🔎 Zoom in: While the Biden administration is preparing to hit Iran's proxies, Republican hawks are pushing Biden to hit Iran directly. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) called for "serious, crippling costs" to Iran, "not only on front-line terrorist proxies, but on their Iranian sponsors who wear American blood as a badge of honor." Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) tweeted: "Target Tehran." He later specified he was calling for strikes against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) tweeted: "Hit Iran now. Hit them hard." Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) said: "The only answer to these attacks must be devastating military retaliation against Iran's terrorist forces, both in Iran and across the Middle East. Anything less will confirm Joe Biden as a coward unworthy of being commander-in-chief." Location of drone strikes. Map: Axios Visuals 👀 Behind the scenes: Biden administration officials believe a ceasefire in Gaza is key to reducing regional tensions. During a one-week pause last November, attacks on U.S. forces in the region stopped almost completely. 🔭 Zoom out: The war in Gaza has sent violent tremors through the region, with the U.S. becoming steadily more directly involved. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 25 Author Members Share Posted March 25 Iran’s currency hits a record low Iran’s currency plunged 613,500 to the dollar, as the country celebrated the Persian New Year. Many Iranians have seen their life savings evaporate as the rial has fallen to about one-twentieth of what it was worth in 2015. Read more. Why this matters: Iran’s relations with the west have been at exceptional lows since then-U.S. President Donald Trump abandoned a deal that called for an end to Iran’s nuclear program in return for access to frozen funds and other benefits. President Joe Biden said he was willing to re-enter a nuclear deal with Iran, but formal talks to try to find a roadmap to restart the deal collapsed in 2022 and tensions in the Middle East have increased significantly, making nuclear diplomacy with Iran more complicated. Dire economic conditions have contributed to widespread anger at the government in the past but have also forced many Iranians to focus on putting food on the table rather than engaging in high-risk political activism amid a fierce crackdown on dissent. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Yemen’s Houthis reported to have a hypersonic missile, possibly raising stakes in Red Sea crisis US, G-7 allies warn Iran to back off deal to provide Russia ballistic missiles or face new sanctions A brazen iPhone scam in Iran reflects its economic struggles and tensions with the West Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 4 Author Members Share Posted April 4 US braces for retaliation after attack on Iran consulate — even as it says it wasn’t involved After an airstrike widely attributed to Israel destroyed an Iranian consulate building in Syria, the United States had an urgent message for Iran: We had nothing to do with it. But that may not be enough for the U.S. to avoid retaliation targeting its forces in the region. Read more. Why this matters: The U.S. remains Israel’s indispensable ally and unstinting supplier of weapons, responsible for some 70% of Israeli weapon imports and an estimated 15% of Israel’s defense budget. That includes providing the kind of advanced aircraft and munitions that appear to have been employed in the attack. Israel hasn’t acknowledged a role in the airstrike, but Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said Tuesday the U.S. has assessed Israel was responsible. Multiple arms of Iran’s government served notice they would hold the United States accountable for the fiery attack. American forces in Syria and Iraq already are frequent targets when Iran and its regional allies seek retaliation for strikes by Israelis, notes Charles Lister, the Syria program director for the Middle East Institute. U.S. officials have recorded more than 150 attacks by Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Syria on U.S. forces at bases in those countries since the war between Hamas and Israel began on Oct. 7. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Food aid charity demands independent investigation of Israeli strikes Forced from their Gaza home by Israeli troops, a family makes a frightening walk through a war zone Biden faces protest over his support for Israel during White House meeting Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 18 Author Members Share Posted April 18 The US could hit Iran with new sanctions after an attack on Israel, Yellen says Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Tuesday of potential global economic damage from rising tensions in the Middle East as the Biden administration said it was readying new sanctions in response to Iran’s activity in the region. Read more. Recent developments: Yellen condemned Iran’s “malign and destabilizing activity,” saying Iran’s weekend attack on Israel “underscores the importance of Treasury’s work to use our economic tools to counter Iran’s malign activity.” Yellen said she expected the new sanctions to be announced in the coming days. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Tuesday that coming U.S. sanctions would target Iran’s missile and drone programs, as well as entities supporting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Iran’s Defense Ministry. “We anticipate that our allies and partners will soon be following with their own sanctions,” Sullivan added. World leaders cautioned Israel against retaliation for Iran’s attack, trying to avoid a spiral of violence. Iran’s attack came in response to what it says was an Israeli strike on Iran’s consulate in Syria earlier this month. Israel’s military chief said Monday that his country will respond to the attack. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Israel says it will retaliate against Iran. These are the risks that could pose to Israel UN appeals for $2.8 billion to help 3 million Palestinians in desperate need of food and other aid Columbia University president to testify in Congress on college conflicts over Israel-Hamas war Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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