Turkish Jet the new Lusitania? [video]
Rys2sense
June 26, 2012
All they ever do is lie lie and lie. How can ANYONE buy their propaganda any longer?
This plot was in Israeli policy papers for years with a map for attacking Iraq and the Syria and then Iran.
Fast And Furious – Arming The Drug Cartels [video]
Press For Truth
June 25, 2012
The FBI and the ATF have been supplying Mexican drug cartels with thousands of weapons under an operation referred to as “fast and furious”. Thousands of Mexicans have been murdered by the drug cartel overlords with guns supplied by these American agencies. In yet another “order out of chaos” scenario criminal elements within the US government are attempting to gain a tighter grip over the lives of both Mexicans and Americans.
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Footage Proves Turkish Jet Violated Syrian Airspace [video]
Syrian Girl
June 25, 2012
I Talk to Dr. Ali Mohamad Editor in chief of http://www.syria-tribune.com/en/ that can verify the authenticity a video showing the moment the The turkish F-4 was shot down.
Full Footage here uploaded on the day: http://youtu.be/g0W4QqzaGgc
Higher resolution images can be seen here: http://s1173.photobucket.com/albums/r597/Syriangirl/
The footage shows that low range anti-air batteries were used as apposed to long range surface to air missiles. Although Turkish president abdullah Gul already admitted the Jet violated Syrian airspace Al jazeera and other media are now claiming the Jet was in international airspace . Spokesman for the Syrian foreign Ministry Dr.Jihad Makdissi, said in a press interview a few hours ago that Jet was within Syrian airspace and that Anti-air batteries were used and this video along with Dr.Ali Mohamad clearly supports this claim.
Full Footage here uploaded on the day: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0W4QqzaGgc
Media claiming it was downed in international airspace:
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/06/201262465711936449.html
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-22/turkish-warplane-lost-over-sea-near-…
http://articles.cnn.com/2012-06-24/middleeast/world_meast_turkey-syria-plane_…
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/jun/24/turkey-plane-shot-down-syria
Associated Press Partially Reveals Terrorist Tactics of Syrian Death Squads; Turkey Claims One of its Aircraft Downed Over Syria in Possible Prelude to Gulf of Tonkin Op by NATO to Justify Aggression
Webster G. Tarpley, Ph. D.
Press TV
June 23, 2012
U.S. Remains In Gulf With Tens Of Thousands Of Troops
RT
June 20, 2012
US clings onto Gulf with tens of thousands of troops in region
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The build-up of the American contingent in the region is a direct result of Washington withdrawing troops from Iraq in December 2011. The troops and military vehicles did not actually go far: many simply crossed the border with Kuwait and added to the population of the three US bases that serve as logistical hubs, training ranges, and which provide support for regional operations. Besides, the territory of Kuwait is securely covered by Patriot missile batteries stationed there, a vital element of missile defense to be developed in the region, as promised by the US to its allies.
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The latest US Senate Foreign Relations Committee report suggests the US will seek to maintain its position as the only superior military power in the Arabian Peninsula and Persian Gulf region for the time being.
Despite the troop withdrawal from Iraq, the American military presence in the area is set to expand.
The seven-point report suggests that working in close cooperation with GCC (Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf) states, the US intends to maintain military bases or presence in practically all of those countries, namely Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
Americans call this strategy a “lily pad” model. The US military bases scattered here and there enable the US military command to hold the territory under full control, allowing it to increase military presence in chosen locations at any given time.
In Kuwait alone, where the US has three bases, there are 15,000 troops stationed, including a couple of brigade combat teams and a combat aviation brigade.
Overall in the region there are reportedly 40,000 American servicemen ready for action.
The build-up of the American contingent in the region is a direct result of Washington withdrawing troops from Iraq in December 2011. The troops and military vehicles did not actually go far: many simply crossed the border with Kuwait and added to the population of the three US bases that serve as logistical hubs, training ranges, and which provide support for regional operations. Besides, the territory of Kuwait is securely covered by Patriot missile batteries stationed there, a vital element of missile defense to be developed in the region, as promised by the US to its allies.
If one divides the Persian Gulf lengthwise, it becomes clear that one shore is under tight Washington control, with troops stationed in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Despite the fact that the United States withdrew most troops from Saudi Arabia in 2003, the country remains the biggest American arms buyer. Some 3,000 servicemen of the 64th Air Expeditionary Group are still stationed about 20 km southeast of the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh.
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Seven principles of US military policy in the Persian Gulf:
1. The US ensures a “security umbrella” to its Arab allies.
2. The US remains a central part of the Gulf security framework.
3. The US increases trade relations with GCC states to promote economic reform and diversification.
4. The US preserves the “lily pad” model of military bases throughout the Gulf region, which permits the rapid escalation of military force in case of emergency.
5. The US uses the GCC partners’ capabilities in select defensive missions, though keeping its role as a security guarantor.
6. The US provides the Gulf partners with security assistance, supports a comprehensive strategy for regional arms sales and ensures a stable security architecture.
7. The US should promote the gradual political reintegration of Iraq into the Arab fold.
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The other side of the Gulf belongs to a nation that actually gave its ancient name to it – Iran. Since Iran and its nuclear program remain a major stumbling block in international politics, the correct answer to the question “why does Washington need so many combat-ready troops in the Persian Gulf” is Iran. There is simply no other nation in the region that might pose a threat to Washington’s interests in the Middle East.
The Gulf Security Architecture: Partnership with the Gulf Cooperation Council report prepared by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee again stresses the political and economic importance of the region for the US and outlines seven principles for the US military to provide security in the Persian Gulf region.
The US continues to expand its combat-capable presence in the unstable region of the Middle East despite a declared shift of interests to the Asia-Pacific region. Heavy financing of the American contingent in the Gulf region is called to stress that America has not forgotten its Arab allies and that Washington intends to play a military superpower role in the foreseeable future.
Jet Escalation: ‘Turkey probing Syrian anti-air defense’ [video]
Russia Today
June 23, 2012
Syrian air defenses have destroyed a Turkish fighter-jet, after it violated airspace in the country’s north. Ankara however is now vowing ‘decisive action’ in response.
Colin Cavell, an academic and Middle East specialist, talks to RT. He says the intrusion into Syrian airspace by a Turkish warplane, was no accident.
READ MORE: http://on.rt.com/7cxan4
Syrian Intervention Matter Of When And Not If
RT
June 17, 2012
Not ‘if’ but ‘when’: US intervention in Syria on countdown
A delegation from Syrian opposition is reportedly in talks with US officials over the targets they want to attack to weaken the Syrian government and the arms they want America to provide to do it. A “Libya lite” operation in Syria may be imminent.
The unnamed US official reportedly said that “the intervention will happen. It is not a question of ‘if’ but ‘when’.”
The delegation from the Syrian Free Army is meeting with US Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford and the State Department’s expert on Syria, Fred Hof, according to a report by debkafile, an Israeli news website, which is considered to have strong ties with the intelligence community.
The Syrian rebels have brought with them two lists for American approval.
One is that of targets in Syria they want to attack to hurt President Assad’s government. The second is a list of heavy weapons they need to carry out the attacks, which they want to get from the US, the report says.
Debkafile says the Obama administration is very close to giving the green light to shipping off the weapons, most of which have already been purchased by Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
The US is also close to deciding on the format of its own military operation in Syria, which the site’s source described as “Libya lite” – a small-scale version of the no-fly zone and air strikes carried out by NATO forces in Libya, which resulted in the toppling of its leader, Muammar Gaddafi.
Earlier top US military brass told American media that the Pentagon has finalized contingency plans for a possible operation in Syria.
This follows the UN observers pulling out of Syria due to the renewed violence in the country. The mission head said neither side of the conflict was willing to observe the ceasefire any longer, which put the UN personnel at risk.
Some reports suggest that the break in the warfare helped the Syrian opposition purchase new and better weapons with the money received from sponsors in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
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