The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss Denmark decision to remove its blocking of the Nord Stream 2 Russian gas pipeline through Germany and into Europe.
On October 26th, the New York Times headlined “Keep the Oil’: Trump Revives Charged Slogan for New Syria Troop Mission” and opened by saying that “in recent days, Mr. Trump has settled on Syria’s oil reserves as a new rationale for appearing to reverse course and deploy hundreds of additional troops to the war-ravaged country.” They closed with a statement from Bruce Riedel, retired from the CIA: “‘Let’s say he does do it,’ Mr. Riedel said. ‘Let’s say we establish the precedent that we are in the Middle East to take the oil.
David STOCKMAN
International Man: The United States and Iran appear to be closer than ever to war. Where do you think this is headed, and what would the consequences of a war with Iran be?
David Stockman: If it ever really happened in a hot-war sense, it would be catastrophic, because everything in the Persian Gulf would be sunk.
There would be massive amounts—tens of thousands of tons—of metal clogging up the Strait of Hormuz from all these sunken ships, both ours and theirs.
Russia responds to US move by accusing United States of ‘international banditry’
MEE and agencies
Washington began sending reinforcements into oil-rich east Syria, a US defence official said on Saturday, as a military convoy flying American flags crossed into the war-torn country from Iraq, sparking Russian criticism.
The official told AFP that Washington has begun reinforcing positions in Deir Ezzor province with extra military assets in coordination with Kurdish fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
Hundreds of American soldiers are remaining in Syria to occupy its oil reserves and block the Syrian government from revenue needed for reconstruction. Trump said openly, “We want to keep the oil.”
Ben NORTON
US President Donald Trump has reassured supporters that he is “bringing soldiers home” from the “endless” war in Syria. But that is simply not the case.
Exorcist stream to follow later tonight at 7PM and was delayed due to Internet outages in my area! David joins me to discuss recent issues in Orthodox theology, such as the Oriental “Orthodox,” the natures of Christ and the issue of two wills and two energies, pitfalls in Orthodoxy for new converts, the Council of Florence, traps those who are Orthodox should avoid and more! HIs channel has some great videos and talks and is here. Live at 3PM EST
From extraordinary candid admissions made separately by US President Donald Trump and the New York Times, there can be no illusion about what American forces are really deployed in Syria for. It’s an illegal occupation against the Syrian government and in particular to deprive the Arab country of its oil resources.
Russia-Turkey deal establishes ‘safe zone’ along Turkish border and there will be joint Russia-Turkey military patrols
Pepe ESCOBAR
The negotiations in Sochi were long – over six hours – tense and tough. Two leaders in a room with their interpreters and several senior Turkish ministers close by if advice was needed. The stakes were immense: a road map to pacify northeast Syria, finally.
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad denounced Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for the ongoing theft of Syrian land, industry, oil and natural resources during his visit with the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in Idlib Province on Tuesday, SANA news agency reported:
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