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Skripal and Syria… The Imperative of Criminalizing Russia By Finian Cunningham
There is a direct link between Britain’s sensational allegations against Russia in the Skripal affair and NATO’s losing covert war in Syria. Continue reading
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US Marines deploy to Syria for live fire exercise as Russian-backed government offensive on Idlib looms By Jordan Shilton
In a sign of the imminent escalation of the Syrian war, over 100 US Marines flew into the country late Friday to participate in live fire exercises. The drill, which included air strikes and artillery fire, was intended as a warning shot at Russia as Moscow prepares to back a government offensive against Islamist militias… Continue reading
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Idlib: Al Qaeda’s Last Stand By Tony Cartalucci
The United States has raised tensions further amid Syria’s ongoing conflict. It has issued a threat in the form of a “warning” against Damascus against retaking the northern region of Idlib. More specifically, the US has accused Damascus of preparing chemical weapon attacks as part of its alleged strategy to retake the territory. Continue reading
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BREAKING NEWS— British prosecutors siccing media dogs in support of Idlib intervention
For many months the Skripal affair—an obvious and cynical psyop—has been used by the Anglo-Americans to blacken the name of Russia. In this sordid operation the British ruling cliques, who have long abjectly integrated themselves into the US empire as sidekick imperialists, were happy to play point man to set and spring up the trap.… Continue reading
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September 4, 2018: Trump Warns Syria Against Combating Terrorists In Idlib
The Turkish military has boosted its naval group in the Eastern Mediterranean as the battle of Idlib is looming in Syria, Turkey’s pro-government daily Yeni Safak reported on September 2. According to the daily, “Turkey, which previously had 10 warships in the region, dispatched several more naval vessels to the region, the exact number of… Continue reading
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Syria – UN, U.S. Try To Delay Idlib’s Liberation By Moon of Alabama
The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura and his Special Advisor, Jan Egeland, held a press conference (vid) today. They appealed to the Russian President Putin and President Erdogan of Turkey to find a solution for Idleb province that would avoid the upcoming Syrian army attack on the province ruled by al-Qaeda. Continue reading
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Syria Sitrep – U.S. To Stay To “Create Quagmires” By Moon of Alabama
Last week we looked at the upcoming campaign to liberate Idleb. The attack will commence only after the September 7 summit of the presidents of Russia, Turkey and Iran in Tehran. Meanwhile the U.S. detailed its future role in the war on Syria. The new U.S. aim in Syria is to hinder all potential progress… Continue reading
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The Battle of Idlib
Or is it the Battle for Idlib? And whose battle? And who is fighting who? And where? The only thing that is clear about this seemingly upcoming battle is the fact that Idlib has been “used” as a sink hole and dumping ground for all anti-government/anti-Syria terrorists. Such a status quo cannot last. Continue reading
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Syria: Bolton’s ‘Damascus Chemical Weapons Plot’ Lacks Motive, Credibility By Tony Cartalucci
US National Security Adviser John Bolton – a tireless proponent of US-led war around the globe – has recently claimed the Syrian government is preparing to use chemical weapons to retake territory held by militants in northern Syria. In response, the US has already threatened to carry out military strikes against Syria. Continue reading
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The Truth About Idlib in the US State Department’s Own Words. “The Largest Al Qaeda Safe Haven Since 9/11”
Both Washington and the mainstream networks are gearing up for a possible final US-Damascus-Russia confrontation in response to Assad’s military action in Idlib, representing the northwest province as “the last rebel stronghold” where Damascus simply seeks to “massacre civilians”. Continue reading
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Idlib Militants Receive Large Batch Of Poisonous Chemicals With Help From White Helmets: Russian Military
On August 28th, a large supply of poisonous chemicals was delivered to the militants in Syria’s Idlib with the assistance of the White Helmets group in order to stage a chemical weapon provocation and blame the Syrian government, according to Russia’s Ministry of Defense. Continue reading
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White Helmets accompany large delivery of poisonous chemicals to militants in Syria – Russian MoD
A large supply of chemicals has been delivered to the militants in Syria’s Idlib with the assistance of the White Helmets aid group in order to stage a provocation and blame the Syrian government, Russia’s Defense Ministry said. Continue reading
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Media Lens: A Response To George Monbiot’s ‘Disavowal’
Guardian columnist George Monbiot has responded to our recent media alert on the alleged gas attack in Khan Sheikhoun, Idlib, Syria, on April 4: ‘Here’s a response to the latest attempt by @medialens to dismiss the mounting evidence on the authorship of the #KhanSheikhoun attack’ This is a very serious misrepresentation of what we have… Continue reading
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Media Lens: ‘An Impeachable Offence’ – Professor Postol and Syria
It is hard to believe that just three weeks ago the entire corporate media was in uproar over Syria; specifically, about the need to ‘do something’ in response to an alleged chemical weapons attack in Khan Shaykhun, Idlib, Syria, on April 4. Guardian commentator George Monbiot summed up the corporate media zeitgeist: Continue reading
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Syria – Preparing For The Big Move On Idlib By Moon of Alabama
One objective of the Syrian Arab Army move east of Aleppo city was to block the invading Turkish forces from reaching further south. This had been achieved as of last week. The main objective though was to reach the pumping stations at the Euphrates which supply Aleppo city with drinking water. This aim was achieved… Continue reading
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