Sunday, May 31, 2026

A page from the history hidden by the dominating powerful media

Author: Abdullah Bin Othman Al-Ghamdi

The author says: The story goes back to 1801, from the war between the United States and the Ottoman Empire. The war took place in 1801 and lasted until 1804. It was the first war that America fought outside its borders, when the Americans refused to pay the tribute to the Ottoman ruler Youssef Pasha Al-Qarmanli for the entry of the American fleet into the Mediterranean... This led to the anger of the governor, who ordered the breaking of the American flagpole in the American embassy in Tripoli, Libya, insulting the American ambassador and asking for his expulsion.

US President Jefferson sent the US fleet to discipline the governor of Tripoli, Youssef Karamanli, for insulting America. The naval war began, but soon ended with a catastrophe for America, where the American fleet was besieged and its largest ship, the Philadelphia, was captured, and more than 301 sailors on board laid down their arms . When America was unable to recover it, it sent spies and burnt it, but the Americans did not surrender, instead they deliberately spread rumours to start disputes between the governor of Tripoli and his brother Ahmed Pasha al-Qarmani in Egypt, and he was bribed with money and beautiful women who were specially brought to him from America in order to ally with them against the governor of Tripoli and change the regime he ruled and promised him authority over Tripoli (Libya).

The Americans prepared a huge army to invade the city of Derna (eastern Libya) and avenge the first defeat ... but the governor of Tripoli had sought the help of forces from Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and the Ottoman Empire, and the battle ended with another gruesome defeat for the Americans with the American army, having about 1800 killed in one day, 700 captured and the rest trapped. . This defeat ultimately led to America signing a humiliating agreement with the governors of Tripoli, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco, according to which America agreed to pay compensation to the Islamic countries for every soldier killed, and also pay double the previous tribute and render an apology to the three Islamic countries.

To this day you will find in the anthem of the US Navy, which has not changed since that time, the beginning of which says: (From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, we fight the battles of our country in the air, land and sea). This extraordinary story shows us the extent of our ignorance of our Islamic history, which our enemies have deliberately concealed or distorted. It also shows us the main driver of American policies in the region, originally motivated on taking revenge from Muslims and Arabs.

This is written so that our children know some of the history of Islam and the Ottoman Empire, which the Zionists and the Crusaders defamed as colonialism in order to make us disregard it. It's a battle of awareness, brothers.. Thabit Alghazi.....

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Iran war: What is happening on day 92 as Trump weighs Iran deal

Prospects for a US-Iran agreement to end the conflict remained uncertain on Friday, with President Donald Trump saying he would make a “final determination” on a deal, while Iranian officials stressed that no understanding had yet been reached.

Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said Tehran would judge any agreement by actions rather than words, adding that no steps would be taken unless Washington acted first.

Meanwhile, fighting continued elsewhere in the region. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces had advanced beyond Lebanon’s Litani River, as Israeli attacks across Lebanon on Friday left dozens more civilians reportedly killed or wounded.

Here is what we know:

In Iran

Iran says talks continue, but no deal yet: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said exchanges with the United States are continuing but stressed that no final agreement has been reached. He rejected Trump’s demands-based approach and described the US naval blockade as illegal, adding that Tehran would judge any easing of restrictions by actions rather than words.

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CENTCOM highlights ongoing regional patrols: US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces remain “present and vigilant” across the region, sharing an image of an F-16 fighter jet conducting a patrol over the Middle East.
US pushes allies to boost defence spending: Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Trump plans a $1.5 trillion investment in defence and described it as part of a historic expansion of America’s military-industrial base. Hegseth urged allies to spend at least 3.5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence, warning that countries that fail to do so could face changes in their relationship with Washington. He also reiterated that the US remains committed to preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Washington praises Israel-Lebanon security talks: The US Department of Defense described military-to-military talks between Israeli and Lebanese delegations in Washington as “productive”, saying they focused on regional security and stability. The Pentagon also reaffirmed support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

In the US

Uncertainty remains after White House talks: Reporting from the White House, Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher said there was still no clarity after Trump’s Situation Room meeting on whether a final agreement with Iran had been reached. Fisher said any easing of restrictions around the Strait of Hormuz could signal progress, but officials are still waiting for concrete details from the White House.

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In Israel

Air raid sirens sound in northern Israel: The Israeli military said it intercepted several projectiles launched from Lebanon, while another landed near Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel. The military reported no casualties and did not specify whether the projectiles were rockets or drones.

In Lebanon

Netanyahu says Israeli troops have crossed the Litani River: Israel’s Netanyahu said Israeli forces have advanced north of the Litani River near Nabatieh, signalling an expansion of operations in southern Lebanon. The move comes amid ongoing Israel-Lebanon talks and could be followed by further strikes on Beirut and the western Bekaa Valley.

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Message from CAIR

BREAKING: CAIR-MN, CAIR LDF File Federal Lawsuit Against DHS, ICE, for Targeting Twin Cities Organizer Advocating for ICE Divestment | CAIR Calls on FBI to Join Probe of Armed Suspect Chased from Site of Tenn. Mosque | CAIR Welcomes Dropping of Charges Against U.S. Capitol Demonstrators Against Israeli Torture of Palestinian Detainees

BREAKING: CAIR-MN, CAIR LDF File Federal Lawsuit Against DHS, ICE, for Illegal Targeting and Search of Twin Cities Organizer Advocating for ICE Divestment

The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, along with the CAIR Legal Defense Fund (CAIR LDF), today announced the filing of a federal civil rights lawsuit on behalf of Twin Cities labor organizer and ICE divestment advocate Janette Zahia Corcelius.

The lawsuit alleges that border agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) violated the First and Fourth Amendments when they unlawfully seized Corcelius’ property and searched her cell phone at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on April 30, 2026. Agents had no lawful basis for their actions—they were targeting Corcelius for her speech.

“Across the country, we are seeing the Trump administration warp the federal government to attack its political opponents and undermine our constitutional rights,” said CAIR LDF attorney John Fossum. “Janette is taking this battle to court because we know that every one of these unlawful actions, every encounter and overreach, must be confronted and rejected.”

“American Muslims are being targeted for the healthy criticism of their government—the most democratic action a citizen can take,” said CAIR-MN Civil Rights Director Alec Shaw. “We stand with Minnesotans and we stand with Ms. Corcelius today.”

READ: Complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota

CAIR Calls on FBI to Join Probe of Armed Suspect Chased from Site of Tennessee Mosque

In a statement, Washington, D.C, based CAIR said:

“Given the current climate of escalating anti-Muslim hate and violence, federal authorities should join the investigation into this alarming incident and determine whether bias played a role. Muslim communities nationwide are increasingly concerned about threats targeting mosques and worshipers, and every credible threat must be treated with the utmost seriousness.”

UPDATE: CAIR Welcomes Dropping of Charges Against U.S. Capitol Demonstrators Against Israeli Torture of Palestinian Detainees

Yesterday, CAIR called for the charges to be dropped.

In a statement, CAIR said:

“We welcome this development and again applaud those who used their freedom to highlight the plight of men, women and children facing abuse in Israeli torture camps funded by our taxpayer dollars. Peaceful protest against human rights abuses should not result in imprisonment and serious criminal charges. Engaging in human rights abuses should.”

CAIR-SFBA Welcomes Hate Crime Plea, Sentencing of Man Who Threatened to Kill Pro-Palestinian Protesters

In a statement, CAIR-SFBA Executive Director Zahra Billoo said:

“Threatening to kill Palestinians, spitting on a protester, and trying to intimidate people out of calling for a ceasefire is not protected speech. It is hate, and we welcome this plea and sentencing as an important measure of accountability.

“No one should be assaulted or threatened because they speak out for Palestinian human rights. This case shows exactly why anti-Palestinian hate must be taken seriously, especially when it is directed at people exercising their First Amendment rights.

“We thank the protesters who documented this attack and continued organizing despite the hate directed at them. We also thank the prosecutors who brought this case and treated these threats with the seriousness they deserved.”

CAIR-MA Welcomes Charges for Alleged Racist Attack on Hispanic Diners

In a statement, CAIR-MA Executive Director Tahirah Amatul-Wadud, Esq., said:

“Everyone deserves to dine, work, and live free from racist harassment and violence. We welcome these charges and thank law enforcement authorities for taking this alleged attack seriously. Hate-fueled incidents targeting minority communities continue to threaten the safety and dignity of all people. We must stand united against racism and bigotry in every form.”