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Iraqi man accused of NYC synagogue plot after attacks in Europe and Canada in response to Iran war

Iraqi man accused of NYC synagogue plot after attacks in Europe and Canada in response to Iran war

An Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel's war in Iran has been arrested and charged with supporting Iran-backed terrorist organizations

US charges Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks in Europe

US charges Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks in Europe

An Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 terror attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. war in Iran, including firebombing a bank in Amsterdam and stabbing Jewish men in London, has been arrested and charged with supporting Iran-backed terrorist organizations

FBI Offers $200,000 Reward for Ex-Air Force Specialist Wanted for Espionage in Iran

FBI Offers $200,000 Reward for Ex-Air Force Specialist Wanted for Espionage in Iran

The FBI has announced a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture and prosecution of Monica Elfriede Witt, a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist. Witt, who defected to Iran in 2013, was indicted in 2019 on charges of espionage for allegedly transmitting national defense information to Iran. The FBI's renewed focus on Witt's case comes amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Witt served in the Air Force from 1997 to 2008, where she was trained in Farsi and deployed on classified missions. She later worked as a Defense Department contractor before defecting to Iran after attending conferences that promoted anti-Western propaganda.

FBI Offers $200K Reward for Ex-Air Force Agent Accused of Espionage for Iran

FBI Offers $200K Reward for Ex-Air Force Agent Accused of Espionage for Iran

The FBI has announced a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Monica Witt, a former U.S. Air Force intelligence specialist accused of espionage. Witt, who served from 1997 to 2008, allegedly defected to Iran in 2013, providing them with sensitive U.S. national defense information. Her actions reportedly endangered U.S. personnel and compromised national security. Despite being indicted in 2019, Witt remains at large, believed to be residing in Iran under aliases.

FBI offers $200,000 reward to catch ex-Air Force specialist wanted on espionage charges in Iran

FBI offers $200,000 reward to catch ex-Air Force specialist wanted on espionage charges in Iran

The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture of a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist who defected to Iran in 2013

Iranian Hackers Suspected in Breach of U.S. Gas Station Tank Readers, Raising Infrastructure Concerns

Iranian Hackers Suspected in Breach of U.S. Gas Station Tank Readers, Raising Infrastructure Concerns

U.S. officials suspect that Iranian hackers are responsible for a series of cyber intrusions targeting systems that monitor fuel levels in storage tanks at gas stations across multiple states. These breaches exploited automatic tank gauge (ATG) systems that were left online without password protection, allowing hackers to manipulate display readings. Although no physical damage has been reported, the potential for undetected gas leaks has raised safety concerns. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has been contacted for comment, while the FBI has declined to comment. This incident is part of a broader pattern of Iranian cyber activities targeting U.S. infrastructure, including previous attacks on water utilities and attempts to influence U.S. elections.

Neo-Nazi leader gets 15 years for recruiting violent attacks, including a Santa poison plot

Neo-Nazi leader gets 15 years for recruiting violent attacks, including a Santa poison plot

The leader of an Eastern European neo-Nazi group has been sentenced in New York to 15 years in prison for trying to recruit others to commit violent acts against Jews and racial minorities

Iraq's parliament approves partial Cabinet lineup

Iraq's parliament approves partial Cabinet lineup

Iraq's parliament has approved the government program and part of the Cabinet lineup of Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi

President Trump Prioritizes Preventing Iran from Obtaining Nuclear Weapons

President Trump Prioritizes Preventing Iran from Obtaining Nuclear Weapons

President Trump has declared that financial concerns are secondary to his primary goal of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. This statement underscores his administration's focus on national security over economic considerations. The emphasis on Iran's nuclear capabilities comes amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and the broader geopolitical landscape. President Trump's stance reflects a continuation of his administration's hardline approach towards Iran, which has been a focal point of U.S. foreign policy. The administration's strategy includes diplomatic efforts and potential sanctions aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions.

President Trump Focuses on Iran Nuclear Deal Over Domestic Financial Concerns

President Trump Focuses on Iran Nuclear Deal Over Domestic Financial Concerns

During ongoing negotiations with Iran, President Trump stated that he does not consider the financial situations of Americans, emphasizing his focus on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. This statement was made amidst discussions about the war with Iran, where Trump expressed optimism about reaching a potential deal but remained unsatisfied with current proposals. The negotiations are part of broader efforts to address nuclear proliferation concerns in the Middle East.

New York man found guilty in Chinese 'secret police station' case

New York man found guilty in Chinese 'secret police station' case

By Luc Cohen NEW YORK, May 13 (Reuters) - A New York man was found guilty on Wednesday of acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government after a trial over federal prosecutors' allegations that he operated a "secret police station" on behalf of Beijing in Manhattan's Chinatown

Morning Bid: Locked in a stalemate with Iran, Trump heads to China

Morning Bid: Locked in a stalemate with Iran, Trump heads to China

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter With the conflict in the Middle East still mired in a stalemate, Donald Trump is on his way to Beijing to see if Chinese President Xi Jinping proves more amenable to a deal.