Category Archives: Syria

“Free at last!” Brexit, etc.

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Pat Lang

Brexit.  This is it!  Freedom for the UK!  It took the Irish 700 years to achieve independence for part of their island, but here it is for the UK in only 47 years.  The Scots may depart, preferring the yoke … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, government, Israel, Libya, Middle East, Palestine, Syria, Turkey | 13 Comments

Operation Idlib Dawn Resumes – TTG

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Andrei Martyanov

Front lines prior to the start of the offensive During the last few weeks, the SAA redeployed its forces to the eastern side of the Idlib front. This included moving the 4th Armored Division from Jish al Shigour to Aleppo. … Continue reading →

Posted in Syria, The Military Art, TTG | 17 Comments

The ME may yet destroy Trump

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Pat Lang

President Trump will easily be acquitted in the senate trial.  This may occur this week and there will probably be no witnesses called.  That will be an additional victory for him and will add to the effect of his trade … Continue reading →

Posted in government, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Palestine, Politics, Syria | 38 Comments

The Facts About Iran and Terrorism by Larry C Johnson

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Larry Johnson

When emotion rules the day facts do not matter. Sadly, that is the reality we confront when it comes to talking about Iran and terrorism. The U.S. Government and almost all of the media continue to declare that Iran is … Continue reading →

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Macgregor got it part right on Carlson’s show last night

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Pat Lang

Colonel (ret.) Douglas Macgregor was on Tucker Carlson's show last night.  He is a smart man.  Tucker is a smart man. Carlson's show is an outpost of sanity in a neocon run US foreign policy establishment (the Borg).  Carlson deserves … Continue reading →

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“Voices of Syria – Rev. Ibrahim Nseir of the Arab Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Aleppo”

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Pat Lang

https://youtu.be/bwA2Sfo3HIc Tulsi Gabbard at the Presbyterian Church in Aleppo, Syria, 26 January, 2017 pl

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Soleimani and Al-Muhandis are being mourned in Aleppo churches

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Pat Lang

(Tehran Armenian Cathedral) Mike Pompeo was on the TeeVee today scoffing at those who do not agree with him and the Ziocon inspired "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran.  It must be a terrible thing for intelligence analysts of integrity and … Continue reading →

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Trump moves to unite the Middle East! (irony)

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Pat Lang

Teevee coverage of the recent events in the ME has been predictable.  Those who hated Trump continue to hate him, etc.  A few observations: 1. I had hoped that Trump's decision to kill an Iranian general engaged in a diplomatic … Continue reading →

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The threat of General Soleimani – TTG

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Andrei Martyanov

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States had “clear, unambiguous” intelligence that a top Iranian general was planning a significant campaign of violence against the United States when it decided to strike him, the top U.S. general said on Friday, warning … Continue reading →

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“Latest situation in foreign forces deployment in Syria” Yeni Safak

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Pat Lang

"The U.S. forces evacuated 16 bases and military posts during Operation Peace Spring and returned to six bases as the operation was paused. The U.S. army strengthened its military presence in Syria’s northeastern border and oil fields. With five bases … Continue reading →

Posted in As The Borg Turns, Borg Wars, France, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey | 8 Comments