Introduction In the mainstream view, al-Qaeda did not play a role in the Syria conflict until Islamic State of Iraq (ISI) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dispatched his deputy, Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, to Syria in August 2011 to establish a wing of the group there, called Jabhat al-Nusra, or the Nusra Front. Additionally, al-Qaeda allegedly did not carry out any military operations until December 2011 and did not announce its establishment until January 2012. However, there is evidence that al-Qaeda affiliated militants were involved in the Syrian conflict much earlier. Saudi intelligence...
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Beirut Explosion: Details Emerge on the Origin of the Blast
On FPF #529, Will Porter returns to the show to discuss the massive explosion in Beirut. So far, over 150 people have been killed; however many more remain missing. The damage to the port will also significantly harm Lebanon's economy, doing billions in damage. Will explains that a cache of improperly stored ammonium nitrate caught fire and eventually exploded. While many details – such as how the ammonium nitrate ended up at the port and how the initial fire was stated – remain unknown, hawks are rushing to turn the tragedy into anti-Russia/Iran/Hezbollah propaganda. Links Around the...
Year Zero 91: As Needed For Pain
In Episode 91 Tommy looks at the death of Muhandis, and its potential meaning for US military in Iraq. Hassan Nasrallah called upon Hezbollah sympathizers to carry out attacks on US military personel and facilities in order to pressure the US to leave the region. What does that look like? Is it good or bad? And how long will it take? Listen to Year Zero
Breaking: US Kills Iran Qods Force Commander Soleimani in Baghdad
Apparently confirmed by Al Arabiya and a Hezbollah channel in Beirut. https://twitter.com/AFP/status/1212904806601199616
Saudi Arabia Oil Attack. What really happened?
Saudi Arabia’s oil production facilities were attacked by drone strikes from an unknown attacker. Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim to have done the strike, but some question this story. American intelligence points the finger at Iran, while some suggest this is a false flag to purposefully incite war. What is the truth? Tune in to find out!
Israeli Defense Forces New Strategy To Combat Hezbollah
Israeli Defense Forces are on high alert after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah threatened retaliation after Israeli drone strikes in Southern Lebanon. “I say to the Israeli army on the border from tonight, stand guard (on high alert). Wait for us one, two, three, four days ... what happened last night won’t cut it with us,” Nasrallah said. Undeterred, the IDF has employed a new strategy of replacing real soldiers with dolls. With tensions at an all-time high along the Israel-Lebanon border, Hezbollah militants have been cracking jokes at the Israeli military, which has seemingly placed...
Hezbollah Debate: Terrorism or Self-defense?
Hezbollah is labeled a terrorist organization by the United States. Should they be? Some argue that they are defending their homeland from Israeli conquest. Others argue they are trying to kill innocent Israelis without just cause or legitimate state backing. What is the truth? Tune in to find out! Check out our schedule of upcoming episodes: http://hypocritetwins.com/
Lebanon Civil War Explained for Dummies
In 1982, Israeli tanks crossed the border into Lebanon to hunt down the PLO. It was supposed to be a quick simple mission to push the Palestinian resistance groups north 25 miles to protect Israel. However, the mission quickly became more complicated with Israel going all the way up north to the capital and blockading the city with heavy civilian causalities. This war forever changed the Middle East and the dynamics of the west's relationship with Iran. In addition, the towers falling in Lebanon,inspired Osama-bin-laden to commit 9/11 in New York. Don't miss out on this critical...
A Memorial to the Wars
On FPF #355, I talk about Memorial Day being used as propaganda for the wars. Common phrases like "they died for our freedoms" and "we are safe because of their sacrifices" are uttered by nearly everyone. The propaganda is effective in reducing criticism of US foreign policy because the legacy of the Americans who died fighting the wars is tied to the legacy of the war. I explain the best way to honor America soldiers is to not send them into meaningless wars. Links It's legal to record cops NYT lies about Hezbollah NYT lies about Iran Report on Indian torture in...
Did Iran Kill 600 Americans in Iraq War II?
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claims that Iran killed 600 Americans during Iraq War II. The syllogism goes, Iran supplied EFP bombs to Sadr's militia, the Mahdi Army, they then used those bombs on U.S. troops. Ergo "Iran," meaning the ayatollah and his government, killed those troops. Is that the case? No. All through 2007, Gen. Petraeus and friends had insisted that all Shi'ite-placed, copper-core-having, "Explosively Formed Penetrators" were being made and supplied by Iran. They never demonstrated this. In fact, if you check, you will find that over and over again, Western reporters...
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