On Tuesday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claimed without evidence that Iran is al-Qaeda's "new home base," recycling an old talking point of an al-Qaeda-Iran alliance that has been repeatedly debunked. Sources first told Reuters about the planned speech on Monday...
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Report: Pompeo to Accuse Iran of al-Qaeda Links on Tuesday
Congress and intelligence agencies doubt the al-Qaeda-Iran connection
Aid Groups Sound the Alarm Over Houthi Terror Designation
Since Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the Trump administration's intention to designate Yemen's Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization on Sunday, aid organizations have been warning of the grave consequences the move will have on Yemen's food-insecure...
Pentagon Continues Afghanistan Drawdown Despite Law to Block It
NDAA amendment seeks to block Afghan troop drawdowns
Israel Approves Construction of 800 New Settler Homes in West Bank
Move comes during the final days of Trump administration
Trump Administration Designates Cuba as State Sponsor of Terror
The move could hamper the incoming Biden administration’s plans
Pompeo Lifts Restrictions on Official US Contacts With Taiwan
Move comes ahead of US ambassador’s planned Taiwan visit
Trump Administration Announces Houthi Terror Designation
Designation could hamper aid organizations
Biden Appoints Mideast Advisor Who Resigned Over Trump Syria Withdrawal
Brett McGurk served as envoy to the anti-ISIS coalition until 2018
Taiwan Welcomes Planned Visit From US Ambassador to UN
Kelly Craft to visit Taiwan from January 13th to the 15th


