This might be the final episode of Juan Guaidó’s surreal Venezuela regime-change reality show

8 January 2020 — Grayzone

Juan Guaido National Assembly vote fence

The farcical scene of Juan Guaido attempting to break into Venezuela’s National Assembly as its members voted him out was just the latest chapter in an absurdly bungled coup attempt, and brings Trump’s policy to a dead end.

By Leonardo Flores

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Was The Shootdown Of The Ukrainian Airplane Near Tehran Intended, A Screw-Up Or A ‘Mistake’?

12 January 2020 — Moon of Alabama

After the shoot down of the Ukrainian flight PS752 the big question within Iran and within its military and political circles is what went wrong.

An analysis of the circumstances under which the incident took place unfortunately shows that nothing went wrong. The strategic and tactical decisions that were made were all rational and made sense. But unfortunately shit happens even when everything else works as it is supposed to work.

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Iran News Links 13 January 2020

13 January 2020 • 18:30 — The New Dark Age

There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back

So, What?
https://smoothiex12.blogspot.com/2020/01/so-what.html

Abby Martin and Dan Kovalik: The Plot to Attack Iran: Myths, Oil and Revolution
https://dandelionsalad.wordpress.com/2020/01/13/abby-martin-and-dan-kovalik-the-plot-to-attack-iran-myths-oil-and-revolution/

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