This kind of flipped the M/E chess board into the sand as the power struggle shifts.
If you hadn't heard, and I'm sure you did, here's an article on it.


https://redstate.com/streiff/2024/12/08/breaking-assad-missing-as-his-airplane-disappears-from-radar-while-fleeing-damascus-n2182945

Quote from: Solar on December 08, 2024, 07:47:31 AMThis kind of flipped the M/E chess board into the sand as the power struggle shifts.
If you hadn't heard, and I'm sure you did, here's an article on it.


https://redstate.com/streiff/2024/12/08/breaking-assad-missing-as-his-airplane-disappears-from-radar-while-fleeing-damascus-n2182945

We need people watching Biden so he doesn't drag us into this mess.

Quote from: Possum on December 08, 2024, 08:35:02 AMWe need people watching Biden so he doesn't drag us into this mess.

You're wise to recognize this. The timing is extremely suspect, after decades of tit for tat, and suddenly they depose Assad?
The plan seems to be shaping up, but what, I have no idea.

Somethings up here. Asad was tight with Iran, the worlds #1 sponsor of terrorism. So who financed and armed these rebels? If Iran then whats up with that? If their boy was in trouble why not help? 

Quote from: Billy's bayonet on December 08, 2024, 03:04:03 PMSomethings up here. Asad was tight with Iran, the worlds #1 sponsor of terrorism. So who financed and armed these rebels? If Iran then whats up with that? If their boy was in trouble why not help? 

Yep, more questions than answers.
If everyone knew this was coming, which it appears to be the case, where were Assads allies?
Truth is, this makes Iran look like a paper tiger, and Turkey the leader in the area of influence.

Could the Trump effect be playing a big part in this? Most likely, but are they playing against his geopolitical moves?
Too dammed many questions.

Just saw Assad has shown up in Moscow. Just to add another element.

Quote from: Solar on December 08, 2024, 04:10:32 PMYep, more questions than answers.
If everyone knew this was coming, which it appears to be the case, where were Assads allies?
Truth is, this makes Iran look like a paper tiger, and Turkey the leader in the area of influence.

Could the Trump effect be playing a big part in this? Most likely, but are they playing against his geopolitical moves?
Too dammed many questions.

Not only is Israel able to strike anytime Iran sticks it's power in the M.E. war, but Trump will soon stop Iran's money supply. I think the only reason Iran is not protecting Assad is because they see what's coming and can't waste the money.

Quote from: Possum on December 09, 2024, 05:05:08 AMNot only is Israel able to strike anytime Iran sticks it's power in the M.E. war, but Trump will soon stop Iran's money supply. I think the only reason Iran is not protecting Assad is because they see what's coming and can't waste the money.

Agree, this isolates Iran's power base, they no longer have any power left in the area, outside of what they are given, assuming anyone wants them dictating war.
All previous allies to their East are for the most part neutered, Turkmenistan, Pakistan and Afghanistan tired of war and being used by the super powers.

Maybe Turkey is the right mix for peace, and somewhat an ally to both sides.
With Iran stuck between Egypt on one side, and China and India on the other and an impassible mtn range, Iran will be forced to come to terms with its loss of power and isolation.

Trump knows he's in the cat birds seat and can destroy the mullahs in a heart beat and they know it as well.
I am soooo going to enjoy watching this all play out in the coming year. Just imagine, peace in the middle East for the first time in history?.