Why has every US president from Obama to Trump to Biden launched airstrikes inside the country? Is the US mission in Syria actually about fighting terrorism, or does it go deeper?
Why the hell is the US occupying Syria? (archived)
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Washington steals over 80 percent of Syria’s oil output per day
The losses incurred by the trafficking campaign surpass $100bln, according to Syria’s oil ministry
Washington steals over 80 percent of Syria’s oil output per day
H/T: Unorthodox Truth
Turkish-Kurdish Tensions in Syria Expose NATO Dysfunction
Jun 12, 2022 | Military activity in northern Syria is accelerating, Turkey is intent on striking at US-backed Kurdish militants who in turn are seeking aid not from the US but from Syria and Russia.
The situation in Syria is another illustration of the true nature of US foreign policy and another glimpse at what becomes of America’s many “partners.”
— The New Atlas (New Atlas on Telegram) (Video on Odysee)
“America has no permanent friends or enemies, only interests” – Henry Kissinger
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Turkey urges Russia to fulfill deals to clear N. Syria of terrorists
Ankara says it must act because Washington and Moscow failed to keep their promise to push the YPG 30 kilometers (18 miles) from the border after a 2019 Turkish operation, adding that attacks from YPG-controlled areas have increased.
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In 2019, an operation into northeast Syria against the YPG drew widespread international condemnation, prompting Finland, Sweden and others to restrict arms sales to Turkey. Now Turkey is blocking the two Nordic countries’ historic bid to join NATO because of the weapons ban and their support of the terrorist group.
Turkey tells Russia it will respond to destabilising moves in north Syria
US-backed Syrian Kurds to turn to Damascus if Turkey attacks
Assad explains why Syria is sticking with Russia
The attacks increase as Turkey disapproves of Finland & Sweden’s NATO memberships?! Coincidence?! NOT!!
Read More »Trump administration helped GOP donors get Syria oil deal
Trump administration helped GOP donors get Syria oil deal
“By continuing to maintain control of the oil fields in Syria, we will deny [Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad] and Iran a monetary windfall,” Graham said in an October 2019 statement. “We can also use some of the revenues from future oil sales to pay for our military commitment in Syria.”
The Syria Boondoggle: Who’s Ready to Die in Vain?
The Syria Boondoggle: Who’s Ready to Die in Vain?
Another reason that the U.S. is in Syria:
Read More »US Troops Should Withdraw from Syria, Not Protect Oil Companies
US Troops Should Withdraw from Syria, Not Protect Oil Companies
Keeping 500 troops in-country to help Delta Crescent Energy drill only hurts America’s national security.
US oil company signs deal with Syrian Kurds
US oil company signs deal with Syrian Kurds
Sources told Al-Monitor the agreement to market oil in territory controlled by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces was signed “with the knowledge and encouragement of the White House.”
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