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Top US Counterterror Chief Joe Kent Resigns Over Iran War, Blames Israel Lobby Pressure

Joe Kent resigned as head of the National Counterterrorism Center over Iran war. He said Iran poses “no imminent threat” and claimed the war began due to pressure from Benjamin Nentanyahu and the Israel lobby.

Ramzy Baroud
By Ramzy Baroud

Joe Kent’s resignation is not an anomaly but an alarm: elite dissent is surfacing early because this war is built on deception. Joe Kent’s resignation is shocking, but not for the obvious reason. It is not shocking simply because it comes from within the Trump administration. Any administration of that size, stretching across thousands of

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Failing To Destroy Hezbollah, Israel Seeks To Spark A Lebanese Civil War

It is unlikely that the Lebanese Army would remain intact if they were ordered to attack Hezbollah, as a large component of its fighters are speculated to sympathise with the Party that is resisting Israeli aggression. Although there is no census allowed, it is speculated that the Lebanese Army itself could be composed of between 25% to 50% Shia Muslims, the same sect as Hezbollah.

Robert Inlakesh
By Robert Inlakesh
Hezbollah

Surprised by the intensity of Hezbollah’s retaliatory attacks against it, Israel appears to be pivoting to sow internal chaos within Lebanon’s borders in a bid to trigger a catastrophic civil war. An attempted coup against the Lebanese military’s leadership may be the catalyst. At the beginning of May, the extent of the rocket and drone fire

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Straight of Hormuz Closure Pushes Europe Toward Russia, Undermining Trump’s Iran War

In an interview with local newspaper, L’Echo, De Wever stated that Trump’s Iran attacks will force Europe to come to a quick and independent agreement with Russia, in order to avoid financial ruin amid an impending energy crisis. “We must normalize relations with Russia and regain access to cheap energy. That is common sense,” he said, adding, “In private, European leaders agree with me, but no one dares to say it out loud. We must end the conflict in the interest of Europe, without being naïve towards Putin.”

Alan Macleod
By Alan Macleod
russia sanctions

While it may have been able to take out Ayatollah Khamenei, the U.S.’ plans for regime change in Iran are not going as smoothly as they expected. With the Strait of Hormuz closed, the global economy is facing meltdown, and Washington’s allies are rapidly distancing themselves from the U.S. Meanwhile, facing an energy crisis, European leaders,

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The Return of ‘Havana Syndrome’ as Cuba Faces Renewed US Pressure Campaign

CBS News’ flagship political affairs show, “60 Minutes” aired another special on Havana Syndrome Sunday. The episode concentrated on profiling supposed victims of the mystery ailment, and claimed that the U.S. government had purchased a directed-energy weapon from a “Russian criminal network,” and that they had begun testing this weapon on animals. 

Alan Macleod
By Alan Macleod

As the Trump administration turns the screw on Cuba in an attempt at regime change, media are showing renewed interest in Havana Syndrome, the discredited theory that U.S. officials and secret agents are being targeted by a heretofore unknown directed energy weapon, making them sick.  CBS News’ flagship political affairs show, “60 Minutes” aired

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Iranian Official Claims Israel Used Arab ‘Contractor’ in Alleged Oman False-Flag Operation

A senior Iranian security official has accused Israel of orchestrating a “false flag” operation in Oman, claiming the attack was designed to inflame tensions between Tehran and Gulf states and undermine regional diplomacy.

Ramzy Baroud
By Ramzy Baroud
AP Photo - Oman and Iran

Iranian source claims Israel staged Oman attack to damage Tehran–Muscat ties and destabilize Gulf diplomacy amid widening war. Key Developments An Iranian security official told Al-Mayadeen that Israel orchestrated a “false flag” attack targeting fuel storage facilities in Oman. The source alleged the operation was carried out through an

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US Ground Invasion of Iran Could Launch From Turkmenistan

In early February, Turkmen media reported on a development tracked by FlightRadar24, noting that US Air Force transport aircraft C-17A Globemaster III and MC-130 Super Hercules had landed at an undisclosed location inside Turkmenistan. Of particular concern was the arrival of the MC-130 Super Hercules, which is used for transporting special forces units, as well as performing night operations.

Robert Inlakesh
By Robert Inlakesh
Turkmenistan normalization with Israel

While speculation rages on over the potential use of American boots on the ground in Iran, one of Tehran’s neighbours from which there are serious indicators that action could be taken by the US military to launch a ground invasion from Turkmenistan.  Often excluded from analyses of regional conflicts, due to it being perceived as neutral,

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