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Iran unveils budget plan to fend off US sanctions by cutting dependence on oil

Posted on December 8, 2019December 8, 2019By Editor

Tehran will gradually reduce reliance on its oil reserves, ranked the third largest in the world, as it is set to resist the sweeping US sanctions that seek to curb Iranian crude exports to zero. … Read More >Iran unveils budget plan to fend off US sanctions by cutting dependence on oil

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US to step up fight against ISIS in Syria ‘in coming days and weeks’ – CENTCOM chief

Posted on November 23, 2019November 23, 2019By Editor

The Central Command chief said the US plans to escalate operations against Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) militants in Syria, where hundreds of American troops were left to “secure the oil.” … Read More >US to step up fight against ISIS in Syria ‘in coming days and weeks’ – CENTCOM chief

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Up To 600 US Military Personnel Remain in Syria – Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff

Posted on November 10, 2019November 10, 2019By Editor

Up to 600 US military staff will remain in Syria, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley told broadcaster ABC. … Read More >Up To 600 US Military Personnel Remain in Syria – Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff

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Iran discovers massive oilfield that can boost its national reserves by third

Posted on November 10, 2019November 10, 2019By Editor

A new oilfield with over 50 billion barrels of crude oil has been discovered in the south of Iran. The site could become the country’s second largest oilfield and significantly increase Iran’s proven deposits. … Read More >Iran discovers massive oilfield that can boost its national reserves by third

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Turkey Slams US Claims About Syrian Oil Fields as Contradiction of International Law

Posted on November 9, 2019November 9, 2019By Editor

US claims to Syria’s oil fields are absolutely illegitimate and have no basis in international law, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has said. … Read More >Turkey Slams US Claims About Syrian Oil Fields as Contradiction of International Law

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The Blatant Illegality Of US Interventions In Syria

Posted on November 8, 2019November 8, 2019By Editor

The US is increasing its military presence in Syria. In, “Trump OKs wider Syria oil mission, raising legal questions” the AP reports: … Read More >The Blatant Illegality Of US Interventions In Syria

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Knock Knock. Who’s There? Rightful Owner! Syrian Army Reportedly Reclaims Long Lost Oil Field

Posted on November 7, 2019November 7, 2019By Editor

The majority of the country’s oil fields are currently controlled by the US military, illegally stationed in the Arab Republic, and the Kurdish militia. Washington recently reaffirmed its intentions to “keep” the Syrian oil, despite objections from Moscow. … Read More >Knock Knock. Who’s There? Rightful Owner! Syrian Army Reportedly Reclaims Long Lost Oil Field

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US ‘pullout’ from Syria looking more like permanent occupation with 800 troops reportedly tasked to ‘protect’ oil

Posted on November 6, 2019November 6, 2019By Editor

The long-awaited US pullout from Syria appears to have been postponed, with Pentagon sources claiming some 800 troops will stay behind to “guard” Syria’s oil, in a mission even pro-war US politicians are calling “reckless.” … Read More >US ‘pullout’ from Syria looking more like permanent occupation with 800 troops reportedly tasked to ‘protect’ oil

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“Robbing” Syria’s Oil to Thwart Syria’s Recovery

Posted on November 5, 2019November 5, 2019By Editor

In the name of what the US president called “securing the oil” or what the Pentagon chose to describe as an attempt to “protect” Syria’s oil, the US is basically indulging in what can, in simple terms, be described as purposeful pillaging of Syria’s natural resources. … Read More >“Robbing” Syria’s Oil to Thwart Syria’s Recovery

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Moscow slams illegal US presence in Syria amid reports of new military bases being built in oil-rich province

Posted on November 5, 2019November 5, 2019By Editor

US actions to bolster its ‘illegal presence’ in Syria violate international law, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin said on Tuesday. … Read More >Moscow slams illegal US presence in Syria amid reports of new military bases being built in oil-rich province

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