trump admits us killed millions in war based on lies

The real basis for the war was the conception that by conquering Iraq Washington could seize control of the energy resources of Middle East—giving it stranglehold over the oil lifeline to its principal rivals Asia and Europe—and thereby offset the decline of US imperialism’s global..

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iraq protests against iran and government corruption are a rare sign

Ultimately, only Iraqis can fix Iraq. But Washington incurred a responsibility when it invaded the country in 2003. ... And Washington should make clear its commitment to Iraq’s security by increasing training, logistical support and equipment transfers to the Iraqi..

farsnews

Washington has commonly described the popular Iraqi forces as being “Iran-backed proxies”, despite being formally funded and incorporated into Iraq’s security forces. . ... Iranian Envoy to Iraq Warns US of Any Stupid Move . TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Ambassador to Iraq..

islamic state's 'caliphate' in syria, iraq

In August 2014, US warplanes strike IS positions in northern Iraq. . Washington then forms a coalition of more than 70 countries to fight the group in both Iraq and Syria. Washington deploys 5,000 soldiers. . - Defeats in Syria - . Backed by US-led air strikes, Kurdish..

how reagan armed saddam with chemical weapons

was Hussein doing Washington's dirty work in the war with Iran, that Iraq could be lured away from its close economic and military relationship with Soviet Union just as Egypt's President Anwar Sadat had done in the 1970s.. January 1, 1984 Washington Post reported that the US..

when you want to sanction states

For his visit to Moscow on 8 November, ambassador James Jeffrey was tasked with explaining the current US obsession with the expansion of Persian influence in the Arab world (Saudi Arabia, Bahrein, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen). Washington now wishes to formulate this question in..

iraq rejects tougher review

WASHINGTON - Iraq reacted with defiance yesterday to American and British proposals for tough new arms-inspection measures even as Russia, Baghdad's on United Nations Security Council, agreed to give the proposals careful look.. ..

on this day: july 14

Wilson, who had written an article critical of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Washington Post columnist Robert Novak reveals that Wilson's wife Valerie Plame (pictured here in 2014) is a CIA covert operative. ..

balance of federal powers

Among its recommendations was call for United States to engage Syria and Iran in talks as way of resolving matters Iraq. She told The Washington Post that they will help to stabilize Iraq without incentives or givebacks from United States. ..

anatol lieven

Should the United States open talks with Iran to help ease its crisis over Iraq? As the prospect of Washington-Tehran dialogue moves up the political agenda, Anatol Lieven takes issue with the view of the former crown prince of Iran, Reza Pahlavi. . . . . . ..

france: now is not time for war

Broadening the issue, de Villepin argued that the handling of Iraqi crisis would set a benchmark for how the community would deal with other global crises, particularly North Korea and Middle East, had been neglected by Iraq-obsessed Washington... With Iraq crisis entering..

u.s. commanders move to war footing

The Steps Were Designed Not To Interfere With Attempts To Win Support For Attack On Iraq... WASHINGTON -- Mobilizing for possible attack on Iraq, American commanders have taken many steps to prepare and deploy their forces, Defense Department and military officials say.. ..

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