US military presence – Page 59

Iran’s Ex-Defence Minister Claims US Became All-Out ‘Terrorist State’ After Soleimani Killing

Posted on February 17, 2020February 17, 2020By Editor

The Quds Force general commanded the country’s extraterritorial military and intelligence operations for over two decades before being assassinated in Baghdad by a US drone on January 3, with his death leading to a dramatic escalation of tensions between Tehran and Washington. … Read More >Iran’s Ex-Defence Minister Claims US Became All-Out ‘Terrorist State’ After Soleimani Killing

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US openly paves way for INF-banned missiles to be placed in Europe & Asia – Lavrov

Posted on February 17, 2020February 17, 2020By Editor

Just out of a milestone nuclear missile accord, the US is about to deploy short- and intermediate-range missiles in Europe and Asia, prompting Moscow to engage France and other partners to preserve security on the continent. … Read More >US openly paves way for INF-banned missiles to be placed in Europe & Asia – Lavrov

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More Than Fifty US Military Vehicles Reportedly Arrive in Syria From Iraq

Posted on February 16, 2020February 16, 2020By Editor

A convoy of US military vehicles has arrived from Iraq to Al-Hasakah province in northeastern Syria, Sham FM broadcaster reported. … Read More >More Than Fifty US Military Vehicles Reportedly Arrive in Syria From Iraq

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US-led coalition military base ‘impacted’ after multiple rockets fired at Baghdad’s Green Zone

Posted on February 16, 2020February 16, 2020By Editor

The US-led coalition has confirmed its base in Iraq was hit after the heavily fortified Green Zone came under rocket fire on Saturday night, with multiple blasts reported in the vicinity of the US Embassy. … Read More >US-led coalition military base ‘impacted’ after multiple rockets fired at Baghdad’s Green Zone

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The Philippines Want the U.S. Out and They Are Not Alone

Posted on February 15, 2020February 15, 2020By Editor

The pawns of the Grand Chessboard are starting to move much more boldly – in an unpredicted by the punditry decision the Philippines have asked U.S. forces to leave their islands indefinitely. It was impossible to think even 10 or 15 years ago that a country as completely militarily helpless as the Philippines would dare to stand up to Uncle Sam, but now this has become a reality. … Read More >The Philippines Want the U.S. Out and They Are Not Alone

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Ending ‘endless war’? US & Taliban reach ‘violence reduction agreement’ that could lead to Afghanistan pullout

Posted on February 15, 2020February 15, 2020By Editor

Washington and Taliban militants have reportedly agreed on a seven-day “violence reduction” in Afghanistan. If upheld, it could open doors for another deal that would see US troops withdraw after 19 years of conflict … Read More >Ending ‘endless war’? US & Taliban reach ‘violence reduction agreement’ that could lead to Afghanistan pullout

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War Addicts, Inc.Making sense of the age of carnage.

Posted on February 14, 2020February 14, 2020By Editor

Almost two decades of failing American wars across a startlingly large part of the planet and I’d like to know, for instance, who’s been fired for them? Who’s been impeached? Who’s even paying attention? … Read More >War Addicts, Inc.Making sense of the age of carnage.

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Iranian Media Releases Video Allegedly Showing Syrians Throwing Rocks at US Convoy

Posted on February 14, 2020February 14, 2020By Editor

The conflict between the US military and Syrians occurred on 12 February at a checkpoint in a village east of the town of Qamishli in north-eastern Syria. … Read More >Iranian Media Releases Video Allegedly Showing Syrians Throwing Rocks at US Convoy

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Two rockets strike K-1 base hosting US troops in Kirkuk, Iraq

Posted on February 14, 2020By Editor

At least two unguided missiles have hit the K-1 base hosting US troops outside Kirkuk in Iraq. There are no reports of casualties or damage. A similar attack in December that killed a US contractor almost sparked a war with Iran … Read More >Two rockets strike K-1 base hosting US troops in Kirkuk, Iraq

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Young man killed in US-Syrian skirmish, further escalation stopped ‘only’ due to Russian mediation – Russian MOD

Posted on February 13, 2020February 13, 2020By Editor

A 22-year-old Syrian was killed while another man was injured during an altercation between US troops and locals in northern Syria, the Russian military said. The showdown happened after a US convoy diverged from its patrol route. … Read More >Young man killed in US-Syrian skirmish, further escalation stopped ‘only’ due to Russian mediation – Russian MOD

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