Pentagon: Iranian fighter jets launched strikes on al «Daash» in Iraq

The Pentagon announced on Tuesday that Iranian fighter jets, launched strikes on jihadists organization Daash, in Iraq in recent days.

A spokesman for the US Department of Defense John Kirby, "We have indications that they are" Iranians "launched air raids by the Phantom F--4 during the last days."

Money grow on the trees for Pentagon?

Money grow on the trees for Pentagon?


US spends a lion's share of it's annual budget upon Pentagon needs -
it's 42% of the whole. The sum is, believe it or not, around $ 650 billion. And all this at the time when the Cold War is over and there is no real military threat looming over the country. The USA's closest rival in the expenditure, China, allocates only around 7 % of it's budget into the issue. Still the Obama administration doesn't consider cutting the military expenses, sacrificing jobs and some social benefits for the citizens instead. What's wrong with limiting the military? James Carafano of the Heritage Foundation and Lawrence Korb from the Center for American Progress are discussing the issue in RT's studio.

Is China America's new enemy?

Is China a friend of the United States or is China an enemy the United States is keeping close? US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates is currently in China aimed at improving military ties between Beijing and Washington. Asia Times Correspondent Pepe Escobar says China is proceeding with extreme caution, they know the US would like to keep a foothold in Asia and are listening to the US carefully.

Pentagon's propaganda in full view

Pentagon's propaganda in full view


With the Afghanistan war going so poorly there has been an outpouring of emotions, an LA artist decided to make a mural depicting a dollar draped over a casket on a side of a building. Many believe this is revolting but some like Founder of Brave New Films Robert Greenwald says this indicates how brilliant the Pentagon has been at increasing censorship, so anything that goes against their propaganda will be shot down or in this case covered up.

New Year, Same Afghan problems

New Year, Same Afghan problems


The United States has been at war for over 9 years in Afghanistan but has yet to see major gains despite claims from the Obama Administration that there has been significant progress. Voices for Creative Nonviolence Co-coordinator Kathy Kelly says this is a land that belongs to the people of Afghanistan. A prior question should be what do Afghan people want for their country? Not, what kind of designs does the United States have on their resources around their geo-political placement.

Media ignores infinite Afghan war

Media ignores infinite Afghan war


Instead of investigating further, the mainstream media appears to be more concerned with entertainment news, such as the Kardashian's new product, than a war that has claimed the lives of thousands of Americans and innocent Afghan civilians. Founder of Brave New Films Robert Greenwald says I think it's a combination of factors; first of all, it's only been in the last 5 or so years that the networks have forced news to become an income source the same way they look at sports or entertainment.

US Empire not keeping Americans safe

US Empire not keeping Americans safe


The United States military accounts for nearly half the defense spending in the entire world; it funds two wars along with hundreds of bases tactically positioned worldwide. Radio Host and Iraq War veteran Adam Kokesh believes there is a bubble mentality within the American people who are unengaged politically and not speaking out about military spending. He adds that America's bases abroad will not keep Americans safer

US military fear mongering

US military fear mongering


The United States defense spending has continued to spiral out of control, a new recommendation from the government asks for a delay in the retirement age and a hold on social security. Fear mongering has been able to keep Americans afraid of "enemies" and questioning the military. Phyllis Bennis of the Institute for Policy Study wants the US to act as a partner with the world instead of an empire.

Military spending, collapse of US empire

Military spending, collapse of US empire

The military industrial complex continues to rev its engine even as the US economy continues to struggle. Pro-defense Republicans are already shouting to use their party's newfound legislative power to boost the Pentagon budget. Paul Craig Roberts points out that the government only cares about the military industrial complex and lacks compassion for its people

Defense spending, US demise

Defense spending, US demise


The newly elected Republican led Congress will have a tough decision to make with an ailing economy, what to do about Defense Spending? The US debt has continued to grow and many are saying this excessive spending will be its downfall. Dean Baker from the Center for Economic and Policy Research says defense spending is pulling funding and resources away from the economy and creating jobs for Americans

Mystery missile over California

Mystery missile over California


A mystery missile was caught on video flying off the coast of Los Angeles, but the Pentagon says they have no clue who launched it

Afghan success: 'Reach out to postunes'

Afghan success: 'Reach out to postunes'


As the Afghanistan war continues to wage on, there has been a major question hanging over the campaign. How will the United States measure success in Afghanistan? Matthew Hoh says that when the US turned the corner in Iraq there was a sense of stability after reaching out to the Sunni leadership, the same must be done with the royal postunes in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan: 'No way we're out by 2011'

Afghanistan: 'No way we're out by 2011'


As the Afghanistan war continues to wage on, there has been a major question hanging over the campaign. How will the United States measure success in Afghanistan? Especially as the death toll continues to rise on both sides of the conflict. US President Barack Obama pledged to withdraw troops next September, will he be able to stick to his goal and is that even a good goal to have?