iraq lies redux: trump admin claims iran/al-qaeda alliance

In an astonishing Washington Times article this week, unnamed Trump Administration officials (who may or may not be called “John Bolton”) are claiming that Iran, which has been battling al-Qaeda in Syria for nearly four years, is actually secretly allied with al-Qaeda and therefore Iran..

calling for us troop withdrawal, house dems demand 'diplomatic,

While we believe there was never a military solution in Syria—nor Congressional authorization for the use of force—we are deeply concerned about the chaotic way in which the withdrawal plan has been rolled out, including continuing confusion over the timeline for the withdrawal and your administration’s..

farsnews

Gaps Widening between Turkey, US over Syria . TEHRAN (FNA)- Rifts are widening between Ankara and Washington after US National Security Adviser John Bolton said American troops would not leave Syria until Turkey agrees to stop attacks on Kurdish fighters. . . . . ..

institute for public accuracy

Neocons in the administration such as John Bolton want to keep troops in Syria, supposedly to force the withdrawal of Iran, but in reality as part of an effort to fragment the country. ..

onlinecolumnist.com

ERDOGAN PLAYS ALL SIDES IN SYRIA . By John M. Curtis . After creating a buffer zone or safe haven in Syria along the Turkish border with Russian President Vladimir Putin Sept. 17, Turkish President Recep… . ... RUSSIAN PLANE SHOT DOWN BY SYRIA . By John M...

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