Current News Headlines
These pages list the most recent news stories reported by the readers and editors of Freedom's Phoenix:
Trump's New Pullout Of Syria: Is It Real Or Just Re-positioning?
• https://www.theorganicprepper.comWith the surprise announcement by US President Donald Trump that American troops would be pulling back, refusing to defend the Kurdish forces it has supported from Turk attack, and refusing to support the Turkish forces now invading, almost as many q
Syrian Kurds Say 'Partnership' With Assad Or Russia Likely If Turkey Invades
• https://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler DurdenAs we predicted in the wake of the White House's late Sunday announcement that "Turkey will soon be moving forward with its long-planned operation into Northern Syria" and that American troops will withdraw from the "immediate area" --
"Houthi Attack" on Saudi Oil Fields - a False Flag? The Financial Reaction Was Immediate
• arcleinThe Yemeni Shiites, the Houthis, immediately claimed credit for the attack, saying they sent some ten "suicide drones" to the major Saudi oilfields and processing center. US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, immediately and without a shred of evid
Syrian regime claims Turkey is ALREADY striking Kurdish targets as U.S. troops withdraw, ...
• https://www.dailymail.co.ukRepublican fury at 'betrayal' grows, and Donald Trump claims he has told Turkish leader: 'Any of our people get hurt - big trouble'...
Trump: "I Will Totally Destroy And Obliterate" The Turkish Economy If Erdogan Breaks ...
• https://www.zerohedge.comV...In another salvo of sweets sent about 20 minutes after the last round, Trump insists that "I will totally destroy and obliterate the Economy of Turkey (I've done before!)" if Erdogan does anything "off limits" - presumably implying that there wil
Trump: 'We're Leaving Syria.' Neocons Go Nuts!
• https://www.youtube.com by Ron PaulPresident Trump has indicated that he will fulfill one of his central campaign promises - to get the US out of the endless wars in the Middle East and elsewhere.
Trump: "I Will Totally Destroy And Obliterate" The Turkish Economy If...
• https://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler DurdenTrump: "I Will Totally Destroy And Obliterate" The Turkish Economy If Erdogan Breaks Promises In Syria
U.S. Prepares To Strike Iran As The Middle East Braces For World War 3 To Erupt
• http://endoftheamericandream.com by Michael SnyderPresident Trump is using the phrase "locked and loaded" to describe our current stance toward Iran, and the big news networks appear to believe that some sort of U.S. military action could be imminent.
U.S. Prepares To Strike Iran As The Middle East Braces For World War 3 To Erupt
• http://endoftheamericandream.com by Michael SnyderPresident Trump is using the phrase "locked and loaded" to describe our current stance toward Iran, and the big news networks appear to believe that some sort of U.S. military action could be imminent.
Trump Hints at Mutual-Defense Pact with Israel Days Before Israeli Election...
• https://needtoknow.news, NY PostTrump tweeted that he is considering a military mutual-defense pact with Israel that would obligate the US to militarily defend Israel if it came under attack. Israel would also be obliged to defend the US, but Israel has few military resources that
US Military Hasn't Fought a Real Foe in Decades - Russia, China, Iran Could Deliver a Nasty Surp
• https://russia-insider.com, Fred ReedFor a couple of decades I covered the military for various publications, as for example the Washington Times and Harper's, and wrote a military column for Universal Press Syndicate.
Rand Paul Warns Trump Against "Needless Escalation" Of War
• Zero Hedge - Tyler DurdenAs President Trump warned that the US is "locked and loaded" to respond to the drone attack on Saudi Arabia's oil supply this past weekend, Senator Rand Paul warned that hitting Iran would be a "big mistake."
US Officials: Aramco Attack Came From "Iranian Soil"; Pompeo To Release 'Evidence'
• Zero Hedge - Tyler DurdenUpdate2: Despite US officials repeatedly over the weekend claiming they were "certain" attacks came from Iraqi soil, likely from Iran-backed militias acting as proxies, they've now changed their tune to line up behind the latest Saudi military assess
'Locked And Loaded' - Will Trump Attack Iran? by Ron Paul
• Ron Paul Liberty ReportAfter Saturday's attacks on Saudi oil facilities, President Trump Tweeted that the US is "locked and loaded" and ready to do whatever Saudi Arabia deems appropriate to whoever the Saudis blame for the attack. Will Trump let the Saudis dictate when an
Will Trump Take Neocon Bait and Attack Iran Over Saudi Strike?
• Ron Paul Institute - Ron PaulThe recent attacks on Saudi oil facilities by Yemeni Houthi forces demonstrate once again that an aggressive foreign policy often brings unintended consequences and can result in blowback.
TERROR HEIR KILLED Osama Bin Laden's son, 30, Hamza killed in US airstrike, Donald Trump confirm
• https://www.thesun.co.uk by Holly ChristodoulouOSAMA bin Laden's son and terror heir was killed in a US counter-terrorism operation, Donald Trump has confirmed.
Attacks On Major Saudi Oil Installations Show Urgent Need For Peace With Yemen
• https://www.moonofalabama.org, By BTen drones controlled by Yemeni Houthi forces hit two major Saudi oil installations last night and caused several large fires.
The Middle East War Begins: Netanyahu Warns There Is ...
• by Michael SnyderThe Middle East War Begins: Netanyahu Warns There Is "No Other Choice But To Embark On A Wide Scale Campaign In Gaza"
Iran hardliners likely to gain from tensions over Aramco attacks
• news.trust.org, By Parisa Hafezi and Tuqa KhalidIran distanced itself on Sunday from attacks on Saudi oil facilities but hardliners in Tehran might chalk the assaults up as a win against Washington's tougher policy toward the Islamic Republic, officials and analysts said.
'King Bibi' fights for his political life in Israeli election
• https://www.reuters.com by Jeffrey HellerTwenty years after Benjamin Netanyahu's first term as Israel's prime minister ended, the man hailed by supporters as "King Bibi" is again fighting for his political survival in a rerun election.
US Military Hasn't Fought a Real Foe in Decades - Russia, China, Iran Could Deliver a Nasty Surp
• https://russia-insider.com, Fred ReedFor a couple of decades I covered the military for various publications, as for example the Washington Times and Harper's, and wrote a military column for Universal Press Syndicate.
Furious US Slams Iran's "Web Of Lies" Over Oil Delivery To Syria
• https://www.zerohedge.com, by Tyler DurdenOn Thursday the US State Department slammed the Iranian government for its deceit and "web of lies" regarding the destination of the previously detained tanker Adrian Darya.
Netanyahu: Israel Might Launch Full-Scale Gaza War "Before The Elections"
• https://www.zerohedge.com, Tyler DurdenIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears ready to risk launching a major Middle East war rather than see his chances of re-election to a record fifth term dwindle.
Netanyahu: Israel Might Launch Full-Scale Gaza War "Before The Elections"
• Zero Hedge - Tyler Durden"An operation in Gaza could happen at any moment, including four days before the elections." He immediately followed with the dubious assertion, "The date of the elections does not factor [into a decision to go to war]."
US Surpassed Saudi Arabia, Russia To Become World's Top Oil Exporter
• https://www.zerohedge.com by Tyler DurdenThe US has once again surpassed Saudi Arabia and Russia to reclaim the No. 1 spot as the world's largest oil exporter, according to data from the International Energy Agency.
Israel accused of planting mysterious spy devices near the White House
• https://www.politico.com, By DANIEL LIPPMANThe likely Israeli spying efforts were uncovered during the Trump presidency, several former top U.S. officials said.
Israel Accused Of Spying On White House: Trump Ignores While Bibi Denies
• https://www.zerohedge.com, Tyler DurdenA shocking exposé in Politico reveals the Israelis have for years been planting spy devices near the White House.
'Rebel' Saudi women shun obligatory abaya robe
• https://news.yahoo.comRiyadh (AFP) - Her high heels clacking on marble tiles, a defiant Saudi woman turned heads and drew gasps as she strutted through a Riyadh mall -- without a body-shrouding abaya.
Firing of John Bolton 'Nightmare' for Netanyahu as Trump Says He'll Talk to Iran With &#
• https://www.prisonplanet.com by Chris MenahanIt looks as though President Trump may be trying to free himself from the grasp of the neocon cabal that surrounds him.



