* Tanks to come from units already in Middle East, report says
* Trump has said US ‘secured oil’ despite withdrawal
The US is reportedly planning to deploy tanks and other heavy military hardware to protect oil fields in eastern Syria, in a reversal of Donald Trump’s earlier order to withdraw all troops from the country.
The most likely destination for US armoured units is a Conoco gas plant near the city of Deir Ezzor, the site of a February 2018 clash between US special forces and Syrian regime-backed militias fighting with Russian mercenaries.
Fox News reported such a deployment was “likely” and that the tanks would come from units already in the Middle East. CNN said it would happen relatively soon.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria ceasefire holding ahead of Constitutional Committee: U.N. envoy tells Reuters.
Syrian Kurds begin withdrawal, accuse Turkey of violating truce. Turkey Syria offensive: Kurds accuse Turkish army of violating ceasefire.
Russian military police patrol new route on Syrian-Turkish border, says defense ministry.
US to send 'additional military assets' to protect Syrian oil.
Donald Trump vows to get out of 'blood-stained' Middle East.
Anti-government protests resume in Iraq after bloodshed.
Lebanese protesters reject president's appeal for talks. Lebanese president says willing to meet protesters.
U.N. official: Israeli 'occupation' in Gaza, West Bank 'longest' in modern history.
ASIA
Suu Kyi scolds world for lacking focus on Rakhine 'terrorists'.
Hong Kong protests labelled independence campaign by China’s top diplomat in city, Xie Feng, who warns ‘virus of violence’ is spreading overseas.
Mike Pence says US ‘stands with’ Hong Kong protesters and calls out Nike and NBA for hypocrisy.
Chinese ship leaves Vietnam's waters after disputed South China Sea surveys.
North Korea attacks 'U.S. influence' at U.N. Security Council.
Report: North Korea offered rare earth mining rights to China.
South Korea, Japan agree to better ties through dialogue.
India hold local vote in Kashmir despite lockdown, boycott.
US advises patience on Afghan election results.
Bangladesh sentences 16 to death for burning teen girl alive.
AFRICA
Extremist attacks intensify at Mali, Burkina Faso border -- AP
Ethiopian activist calls for calm after 16 die in clashes.
Egypt, Ethiopia 'agree' to resume talks on massive Nile dam.
Botswana holds its breath as election results trickle in.
Mozambique election: Opposition says results 'rigged'.
New rally in Guinea capital against Conde's possible 3rd term bid.
Exiled Egyptian dissident determined to topple Sisi.
Uganda arrests 16 LGBT activists on suspicion of gay sex.
EUROPE
Boris Johnson to make third attempt for snap UK election to end Brexit gridlock.
UK Labour's Corbyn to decide on election vote after EU Brexit delay decision.
EU to decide on Brexit delay on Friday - or not, officials say.
Russian soft power on display at Africa summit.
Exclusive: Son of producer who worked with Ukraine's president gets senior government job.
Spain exhumes former dictator Franco. Spain exhumes dictator Francisco Franco's remains for reburial at family plot.
'Russia says it caught James Bond... they really abducted Mr Bean': Former US marine Paul Whelan holds up a protest note insisting he is being held 'hostage' as he appears before judges in Moscow on spying charges.
Lorry victims were trapped before reaching Belgian coast, officials say. UK police confirm all 39 lorry victims were Chinese citizens.
AMERICAS
GOP senators briefed on administration Syria plan.
Senate GOP introduces resolution condemning House impeachment inquiry.
Warren beats Buttigieg; Biden in fourth in new Iowa poll.
Death toll climbs to 18 amid Chilean protests.
Chile says 'no chance' of riots derailing APEC, U.N. climate meet in Santiago.
Bolivia's Morales claims outright win in presidential vote. Bolivia polls: Morales claims victory amid fraud claims.
Kincade fire: 180,000 without power as California wildfire rages. Evacuations as wildfire roars through California wine country.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Pentagon readying plan to contain Islamic State, safeguard oil in Syria: U.S. senator.
US does not know where ISIS escapees are, says Syria envoy.
Denmark approves stripping IS fighters of citizenship.
Germany to end anti-'Islamic State' mission in March.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Strong tech results propel S&P 500, Nasdaq.
US-China trade war: Hi-tech push before summit.
Over 500 agreements worth $12 billion inked at Russia-Africa forum .
Twitter shares plunge as ad bugs see profit fall short.
Amazon profits hit by rising shipping costs.
2 comments:
I wonder if the proposed Iran-Syria-Iraq petroleum pipeline with Russian frosting will cause Europe to change their collective minds about fracking and other realistic energy sources from bad to not so bad after all. Of course...there's always hot air from the world's Gretas to warm a few homes and turn a few more windmills. And large candles.
merica will never desert Syria's oil, President Trump promised Thursday—and he suggested that if the Kurds want protection, they should move closer to the oil. Syria's oil fields "were held by ISIS until the United States took them over with the help of the Kurds," Trump tweeted. "We will NEVER let a reconstituted ISIS have those fields!" He added that he had enjoyed a conversation with Syrian Kurdish commander Mazloum Abdi, and "perhaps it is time for the Kurds to start heading to the Oil Region." A Pentagon source tells USA Today that the US plans to send troops, tanks, and armored vehicles to protest oil fields in eastern Syria, just weeks after most American troops withdrew from the country.
WE DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE FUCK WE ARE DOING UNDER TRUMP!
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