Israeli media has been touting Bibi Netanyahu's latest foray to Moscow to see his Russian bro, Vladimir Putin, and take in a World Cup match, as a masterstroke of geo-political strategy. In reality, it appears to me a rehash of Israeli-Saudi-UAE talking points which start with Syria, but range far beyond. Here are some of the main points of the supposed … [Read more...]
Iraq Denounces First Israeli Attack on Its Forces Since 1973
Over the past few days, Syria reported that Iraqi Shiite militia were attacked by air in eastern Syria. There were major losses with media stories claiming that at least 22 were killed. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights puts the death toll at 52. UPDATES: A new SOHR report raises the death toll and changes the nationalities of many of the victims … [Read more...]
U.S. Warns of Grave Consequences If Assad Retakes Southwestern Syria
The above video is my latest PressTV interview regarding Israeli minister's claim that the Trump administration plans to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan in a matter of months. The U.S. has engaged in yet another extraordinary breach of all previous foreign policy norms by (not so) tacitly threatening Syria's Pres. Assad with severe consequences … [Read more...]
Bolton Plans Sunni Crusade in Syria
Today, the Trump administration announced a brilliant, not-so-new plan to recruit a Sunni army to destroy ISIS in Syria (this is the original Wall Street Journal report). At least that's the theory. In practice, this army will likely ensure Syria is broken into territorial spheres of influence, a strategy known to be favored by Israel. There would be an … [Read more...]
