« Putin’s Stellar Economic Performance for RussiaProvocative Saudi-Led Regional Military Exercises »

Imminent Turkish/Saudi Escalation in Syria?

February 16th, 2016

Stephen Lendman

Russia’s intervention in Syria last fall shifted momentum in Assad’s favor, letting government forces regain lost ground, putting Washington’s Middle East project in jeopardy.

US officials are desperate to turn things around. Their strategy may be to use Turkish and Saudi forces as proxies to do America’s dirty work.

To what extent beyond provocative actions and warnings of escalation is unknown. The fullness of time will tell.

A US invasion is unlikely beyond small numbers of special forces and combat troops. Perhaps Ankara and Riyadh have only disruptive objectives in mind. Maybe regaining control of limited areas in northern Syria close to Turkey’s border alone.

An unconfirmed report warned of an imminent “massive escalation.” Syrian media said small numbers of Turkish troops and mercenaries already entered Syria. Whether it’s prelude for a larger invasion remains to be seen.

Russia will do whatever it takes to maintain its aerial campaign effectiveness, along with protecting its personnel involved.

Iranian General Farzad Esmaili said Tehran “will spare no effort to provide Syria with advisory assistance in the air defense field.”

If needed, perhaps Iranian ground forces will get involved. The wild card is how far both sides may go, whether a regional conflict could expand globally, putting America and Russia into direct confrontation.

Let’s hope Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif is right, dismissing the threat of significant Turkish/Saudi invasion, saying:

“It is obvious (this threat is) propaganda…The means and capabilities of countries are completely clear and with these propagandist bluffs, none of their problems will get resolved.”

Iranian Armed Forces Deputy Chief of Staff General Massoud Jazyeri agreed, calling Turkish/Saudi threats “a political bluff and psychological warfare.”

“It looks like the Syrian government and people and the resistance have taken their decision and do not back down in the face of these psychological attacks.”

He added his own warning, saying “(w)e will definitely not let the situation in Syria proceed in line with trouble-making states’ wish to enforce their policies. We will make necessary decisions in due time.”

Syria’s Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem warned against Turkish/Saudi aggression, saying any “ground intervention on Syrian territory without government authorization would amount to an aggression that must be resisted.”

Assad vowed to defeat terrorist invaders throughout the country, explaining the struggle to liberate Syria will be long and protracted.

Syrian forces continue making impressive gains in Aleppo province. Liberating Raqqa, Daesh’s self-declared capital, is the next key objective.

On Monday, government troops gained control over Raqqa province’s strategic heights, a key victory. They continue advancing. Intense fighting continues on multiple fronts.

America and its rogue allies pretend to support cessation of hostilities and conflict resolution talks - while continuing support for ISIS and other terrorist groups, prolonging conflict instead of working to end it.

-###-

Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago and can be reached at lendmanstephen@sbcglobal.net.

His new book as editor and contributor is titled "Flashpoint in Ukraine: How the US Drive for Hegemony Risks World War III".

http://www.claritypress.com/LendmanIII.html

Visit his blog site at sjlendman.blogspot.com.

No feedback yet

Voices

Voices

  • Fred Gransville In 2025, globally, corporations will continue milking the rising tide of environmental awareness. By publicizing green projects and declaring themselves sustainable, many firms portray themselves as saviors of the planet. However, all…
  • By David Swanson An imperial presidency, a cult of idiocracy, and a team of hateful oligarchs is the problem. A salute is just a symbol. If you do a web search for images of “Bellamy salute” you find countless black-and-white photographs of U.S.…
  • Chris Spencer Draining the Swamp? Is that even possible? An Analysis of Dwight Eisenhower's and Joe Biden's Ominous Warnings, Assassinations of JFK, MLK, and RFK Eisenhower's farewell address was less a goodbye and more a dire warning wrapped in a…
  • Fred Gransville The More It Changes, the More It Stays the Same. "Rebellion" of Status Quo. Social Justice via Corporate Hegemony, Neoliberalism, Global Elites, Political Rhetoric, Think Tanks, Corporate State, Faux Democracy, Anti-Human Rights, Empire…
  • Janet Campbell Image via Freepic Starting a business in your community offers the unique opportunity to create something meaningful while building connections with those around you. It begins with understanding the needs of your area and aligning your…
  • Tracy Turner Modern Feminism Chants Equality Ad infinitum While Promoting Misandry A Cultural Revolution at the Hands of Covert Influence The very fabric of modern civilization is inculcated with the contributions of legions of people, mostly men, whose…
  • by Tracy Turner January 17 Update: Eaton/Palisades Fires $390+ Billion in Damage Do their red ties blind these politicians (Listed below), or are they not just enemies of California? Are they purveyors of a globalist agenda, a term used to describe a…
  • Paul Craig Roberts Dear Friends, I am as tired of challenging and distressing news as you. Today there is a treat instead. The treat is “the Tall Texan,” the American pianist Van Cliburn playing Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto at the first Soviet…
  • by Ellen Brown North Dakota is staunchly conservative, having voted Republican in every presidential election since Lyndon Johnson in 1964. So how is it that the state boasts the only state-owned bank in the nation? Has it secretly gone socialist? No.…
  • Dr. Althea Mentes An Exposé of The Brain Police Mental health care has always been in conflict and dispute, struggling with deep-seated cultural perceptions, changing medical practices, and a growing tide of mighty industry profit. What is often…
January 2025
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
 << <   > >>
      1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31  

  XML Feeds

CMS
FAIR USE NOTICE: This site contains copyrighted articles and information about environmental, political, human rights, economic, democratic, scientific, and social justice issues, etc. This news and information is displayed without profit for educational purposes, in accordance with, Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Thepeoplesvoice.org is a non-advocacy internet web site, edited by non-affiliated U.S. citizens. editor
ozlu Sozler GereksizGercek Hava Durumu Firma Rehberi Hava Durumu Firma Rehberi E-okul Veli Firma Rehberi