The current occupant of the White House and his administration face an Iran that is much better armed and more influential than at any other time in its modern history, American weekly magazine The New Yorker says.

A Russian diplomat says a new confrontation cannot be ruled out in Europe unless NATO gives Russia security guarantees, as the Western military bloc moves aggressively closer to Russian borders.

The IRGC's chief commander officially thanks the force's Navy for its successful confrontation against the American act of piracy.

Chinese Foreign Policy Adviser Yang Jiechi says confrontation between Beijing and Washington would damage both countries and the world.

Hamas’ Political Bureau chief says the Palestinian resistance has many strong options to opt for in the face of the Israeli enemy.

By Elijah J Magnier

Hezbollah’s secretary-general has warned that any Israeli act of aggression against Lebanon will be met by a strong response from the resistance movement.

Moscow blames Washington for a tense confrontation in Syria after several US troops were injured during a ‘collision’ with Russian forces in the Arab country.

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani praises the role of journalists in countering fake news through their “relentless pursuit of reality” at a time when “people’s hope and trust is being targeted”.

The United States is engaged in war on China by other means but accidentally it could turn into a military confrontation, says Stephen Lendman.