In a unique turn of events, information was revealed that details how 17 U.S. troops and seven Iraqi police officers who had been exposed to chemical weapons in Iraq were denied appropriate medical attention on grounds of secrecy. From 2004 to 2011, both American and American-trained troops repeatedly encountered situations where they were wounded by chemical weapons, remnants of the Saddam … [Read more...]
No War to be Fought on Iraqi Soil Obama Says
President Obama has addressed recent developments regarding a possible military ground operation on Iraq’s or Syria’s territory. According to him, there will be no military intervention without support from other nations. While discussing the matter, president Obama promised his military audience that they would not be sent back into combat despite his vow to destroy the Islamic State extremists … [Read more...]
Obama and Cameron Ask Allies to Increase Military Spending during NATO Summit
The United States President and the U.K. Prime Minister have joined forces in their efforts of combating terrorist threats, and together, they ask other NATO members to increase military spending in face of the growing tensions in the Middle East and in Ukraine. Increasing geopolitical tensions have made it clear to the world’s leaders that they need to prepared for eventual escalations and … [Read more...]