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2020-01-05 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

European allies ‘haven't been helpful' after killing of Iranian general: Pompeo

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Posted by Frank G 2020-01-05 00:00|| || Front Page|| [14 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Iran Proxies

#1 One, they're not allies. Just people we share some limited common interests. How are those work arounds going with Tehran?

Two, I suspect that a lot of intel is flowing between one or two ME capitals and DoD in setting up what's unfolding.

Posted by Procopius2k 2020-01-05 02:50|| 2020-01-05 02:50|| Front Page Top

#2 With allies like this, who needs enemies?

Posted by g(r)omgoru PB 2020-01-05 05:10|| 2020-01-05 05:10|| Front Page Top

#3 We need to pull our troops out of those countries. They obviously don't appreciate us trying to protect them. They can mount their own defense from now on.

Posted by Seeking Cure For Ignorance 2020-01-05 07:57|| 2020-01-05 07:57|| Front Page Top

#4 The three big Ospreys landing in formation in the 'Alamo' in Baghdad to unload troups was impressive by the way.

Posted by Varmint Splat1454 2020-01-05 09:07|| 2020-01-05 09:07|| Front Page Top

#5 Move Iraq- and Turkey-based troops & materiel to Kurdistan.

Posted by Lex 2020-01-05 10:52|| 2020-01-05 10:52|| Front Page Top

#6 Anyone heard from the Saudis? I suspect they're being quiet, but also suspect some of the information we're using comes from them.

Posted by Rob Crawford 2020-01-05 12:05|| 2020-01-05 12:05|| Front Page Top

#7 "Frenemy(s)" not "friends"...

Posted by magpie 2020-01-05 13:51|| 2020-01-05 13:51|| Front Page Top

#8 The three Ospreys are high tech weed burners. From the pic at the embassy.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2020-01-05 21:25|| 2020-01-05 21:25|| Front Page Top

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