Trump faces foreign policy challenges in Syria and Iran

[yota691]

Bahrain comments on Qatari position on Turkish aggression on Syria

Syria

 10 October 2019 08:50 PM

Direct: The Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, his country's rejection of the Turkish military attack against Syrian territory, with regarded as a clear violation of the sovereignty of an Arab state in a difficult phase .

Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed, citing the Bahraini daily Al-Ayyam, said on Thursday: "We should not leave a brotherly Arab country in these circumstances, and that the absence of Syrian control over the east of the Euphrates to exploit this aggression on the territory of Syria by Turkey ."

Bin Ahmed criticized the Qatari policies that blessed the Turkish aggression against the sovereignty of an Arab country by saying, "We stand with the sovereignty of a brother Arab country that violated its territory, while Qatar supports the aggression of its sister Turkey ."

The minister warned, from a new stage to swallow the territory of Syria by Turkey, as happened after the treaty "Sykes-Picot", which extracted the territory of Sura and annexed to Turkey, as he put it .

He added: "The sovereignty of the Syrian territories has been violated more than once after the Sykes-Picot Agreement by Turkey .. If we do not act, we will bear a great responsibility for what this brotherly Arab country is exposed to ."

Bahrain welcomed the Arab League's call for an emergency meeting, which came at the request of Egypt .

This comes in light of military action by Turkey on Syrian territory, amid international and Arab rejection.

[yota691]

Turkish lira deepens losses with fears of US sanctions

 11 October 2019 11:56 PM
From: Sally Ismail

Live: The  Turkish lira deepened its losses on Friday, with Washington taking a step towards sanctions against Turkey

US Treasury Secretary Stephen Mnuchin announced that President Donald Trump had given his administration the authority to impose sanctions on Turkey after its military operation in Syria.

 The lira suffered losses after Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed fears of military intervention in northeastern Syria.

Putin said in remarks quoted by the Russian "Interfax" that he was not sure whether the Turkish army will be able to control the situation quickly.

The losses come despite the move by government banks in Turkey earlier this week to sell dollars to support the currency, but the lira this week lost nearly 3 percent.

According to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the matter, Turkish banks sold at least $ 3.5 billion in foreign currency this week to support the lira, including just $ 1.5 billion on Thursday.

The local currency of Turkey recorded its lowest level since late August last amid trading on Thursday at 5.8982 pounds.

Declared Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday the start of the military operation in Syria in order to bring peace and tranquility to the region , he said, so after President Donald Trump gave the green light through the withdrawal of US troops.

But in the meantime, Trump warned against Turkey exceeding the permissible limits , pointing out that he could destroy the economy of Ankara completely, which comes amid attempts by members of the US Congress to impose economic sanctions on Erdogan.

At the same time, the leaders of the European Union are scheduled to discuss next week the imposition of sanctions on Turkey, according to statements, "Amelie de Monshalan," French Minister of State for European Affairs today.

By 8:40 pm GMT, the Turkish lira fell against the US currency by 0.9 percent to rise the dollar to 5.8922 pounds.

On the other hand, investment bank "ING" expects the Turkish currency to suffer significant losses to fall to 6.40 lira per dollar within the next 12 months.

 

[yota691]

During a phone call to "Trump" .. Macron calls for an end to Turkey's attack on Syria

Trump and Macron

 12 October 2019 01:02 PM

Live: French President Emmanuel Macron called during a telephone conversation with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, to end Turkey's attack on Syria .

The French president's office said on Saturday that France and the United States had agreed to communicate closely about Turkey's campaign in northern Syria, according to the agency "Ruitzer ".

"France and the United States will coordinate closely in the coming days, " the Elysee Palace said .

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry received today his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi, in the framework of continuous cooperation and consultation between the two sisters Egypt and Jordan, in the context of exchanging views on regional issues, including recent events in Syria.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced last week that "the Turkish armed forces, in cooperation with the Syrian National Army, have launched a military spring operation in northern Syria to clear the region of the PKK / YPG and ISIS terrorist organizations ."

Egypt condemned, in the strongest terms, the Turkish aggression on Syrian territory, calling for an emergency meeting of the Council of the League of Arab States .

The Assistant Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Ambassador Hossam Zaki, said on 9 October that it was decided to hold an emergency meeting of the League Council at the level of Arab foreign ministers on October 12, at the request of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the support of several countries, in consultation with the Minister. Foreign Minister of Iraq President of the University Council at the ministerial level in its current session .

He stressed that the meeting will discuss the Turkish aggression on Syrian territory, which represents an unacceptable attack on the sovereignty of an Arab member state of the League to exploit the circumstances and developments underway, in contravention of the rules of international law .

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[yota691]

Today .. an emergency session of the Council of Arab Foreign Ministers chaired by Iraq

By ahad5 12/10/2019 07:16 AM | Number Of Readings

Ahd News - Baghdad

Iraq will chair an emergency session of the Council of Foreign Ministers on Saturday to discuss Turkey's incursion into Syria, the Iraqi foreign ministry said.

"Baghdad will preside on Saturday the emergency session of the Council of Arab Foreign Ministers at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo," Foreign Ministry spokesman Dr. Ahmed al-Sahaf said .

The Arab League decided last Wednesday to hold an emergency meeting at the level of Arab foreign ministers on Saturday at the request of Egypt.

The Assistant Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Ambassador Hossam Zaki, said that the emergency meeting comes to discuss the Turkish aggression on Syrian territory, which represents an unacceptable attack on the sovereignty of an Arab member of the League, in order to exploit the circumstances and developments underway .

The Turkish warplanes launched air strikes on the city of Ras al-Ain in the countryside of the province of al-Hasakah northwest, according to the official Syrian media.

[dinarham]

How many Kurds and Turks fought in our civil war?

[yota691]

Arab League to consider reducing diplomatic relations with Turkey

League of Arab States

 12 October 2019 07:11 PM

Cairo - Mubasher: The Arab League (AL) Council decided on Saturday to consider urgent measures to confront the Turkish aggression against Syria, including the reduction of diplomatic relations, the cessation of military cooperation and the review of economic, cultural and tourism relations with Turkey . 

In a resolution issued at the end of its emergency meeting at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, the Council condemned the Turkish aggression on Syrian territory as a clear violation of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and Security Council resolutions calling for the preservation of the unity and independence of Syria, especially resolution 2254 . 

The Council considered the Turkish aggression a direct threat to Arab national security and international peace and security, stressing that every Syrian effort to confront this aggression and defend the Syrian territories is an application of the inherent right of the principle of legitimate self-defense in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter . 

He called on Turkey to stop the aggression and the immediate and unconditional withdrawal from all Syrian territories, stressing that this aggression against Syria represents the latest episode of Turkish interventions and repeated and unacceptable attacks on the sovereignty of member states of the Arab League . 

He called for taking the necessary measures to stop the Turkish aggression and withdraw from the Syrian territories immediately, and urged all members of the international community to act in this context while working to prevent Turkey from obtaining any military or information support to help it in its aggression on Syrian territory . 

He stressed the categorical rejection of any Turkish attempt to impose demographic changes in Syria through the use of force within the framework of the so-called "buffer zone", as it violates international law and falls within the ranks of crimes against humanity and war crimes that require prosecution and international judicial accountability of the perpetrators, and poses a serious threat For the unity and independence of Syria and the cohesion of its social fabric .

The Council reaffirmed the responsibility of the international community to take all necessary measures to stop such attempts and to impose Turkey's commitment to the rules of international humanitarian law as long as its aggression against Syria continues, and hold the responsibility in this regard to all those involved in violations or crimes committed during it .

He held Turkey fully responsible for any repercussions of its aggression on the spread of terrorism or the return of terrorist organizations - including the terrorist organization Daesh - to operate in the region.

In this context, the Council called on the Security Council to take all necessary measures immediately to ensure that Turkey bears its responsibility in this regard and to prevent the infiltration of foreign terrorist fighters out of Syria .

[yota691]

Iraqi President calls on the United Nations to stop the Turkish incursion in Syria

Iraqi President Barham Salih

 12 October 2019 09:54 PM

BAGHDAD - Iraqi President Barham Salih called on UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to mobilize efforts to stop the Turkish incursion into Syria .

 A government statement said that the Iraqi president discussed with the UN Secretary General the developments resulting from the Turkish-military incursion in northern Syria and the dangerous escalation that threatens regional security .

President Saleh stressed "the need to mobilize international efforts to stop the war urgently and remedy what he called the humanitarian disaster and prevent the terrorist forces from reorganizing themselves and threaten the region and the world , " according to the Iraqi News Agency "conscious."

Iraq has stepped up security along its border with Syria in anticipation of terrorist infiltration as the war rages there and has stepped up its humanitarian efforts in anticipation of anticipated displacement .

[DoD]

Welll, Well, Well, the Arab nations calling for a big sit down concerning one of their country's security. I will admit I scratch my head at some of Trumps decisions but you have to admit they seem to work.

Example, I'm sure every saw where the USA an China signed a trade agreement on Friday an now the Arab nations talking about defending one of their country's themselves obviously without help from the USA. These countries it appears are being forced to put on their big boy pants an defend their own countr,  wow what a concept...

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Hundreds of ISIS supporters escape camp in Syria as Turkish troops approach, Kurds say

 

 By Nicole Darrah | Fox News

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ISIS prisoners escape, humanitarian crisis develops in northern Syria

A number of ISIS prisoners have escaped captivity after an artillery attack near a prison in northeastern Syria.

Hundreds of people affiliated with the Islamic State escaped a camp where they were being held on Sunday after Turkish forces approached the Kurdish-held town, Kurdish officials said.

About 950 ISIS-connected foreigners managed to leave the camp, located in Ain Eissa, roughly 20 miles south of the border, after detainees apparently attacked the camp's guards and gates and fled, the Kurdish-led administration said in a statement.

 

 

 

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, based in Britain, said Turkish warplanes struck villages near the camp on Sunday. They didn't provide the exact number of residents who fled the camp, but said clashes broke out between Turkey-backed Syrian fighters and Kurdish forces.

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Roughly 12,000 people, including nearly 1,000 foreign women with links to ISIS and their children, live in the camp. The town of Ain Eissa is also home to one of the largest U.S.-led coalition bases in northeastern Syria.

Eric Shawn: UN fears humanitarian 'catastrophe' in Syria

The Kurdish forces, who partnered with the U.S. in the fight against ISIS, say they may not be able to maintain detention facilities holding thousands of militants as they struggle to stem the Turkish advance.

Turkish forces have been pushing toward the town as part of their offensive against Kurdish-led forces — fighters which Turkey believes are terrorists because of their links to the insurgency in its southeast. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that Turkey won't stop until the Syrian Kurdish forces withdraw at least 20 miles from the border.

US TO MOVE ABOUT 50 ISIS FIGHTERS FROM SYRIA TO IRAQ AMID TURKISH ASSAULT, OFFICIALS SAY

Turkey launched an operation to carve out a "safe zone" along the border earlier this week after President Trump moved U.S. forces aside, saying he was committed to getting out of America's "endless" wars.

The Trump administration has been criticized for abandoning the Kurds, who have been steadfast allies in the five-year-long fight against the ISIS terror group.

On Saturday, the president announced the release of $50 million in aid to human rights groups and other aid organizations in Syria in an apparent attempt to counter the criticism he's received about the pullout.

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“Other presidents would not be doing that, they’d be spending a lot more money but on things that wouldn’t make you happy," Trump said while addressing a gala dinner. "The U.S. condemns the persecution of Christians and we pledge our support to Christians all over.

Fox News' Morgan Phillips and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Nicole Darrah covers breaking and trending news for FoxNews.com. Follow her on Twitter at 

[davis411]

16 minutes ago, DoD said:

Welll, Well, Well, the Arab nations calling for a big sit down concerning one of their country's security. I will admit I scratch my head at some of Trumps decisions but you have to admit they seem to work.

Example, I'm sure every saw where the USA an China signed a trade agreement on Friday an now the Arab nations talking about defending one of their country's themselves obviously without help from the USA. These countries it appears are being forced to put on their big boy pants an defend their own countr,  wow what a concept...

As I keep saying go trump go

many Canadians love what he is doing

[jg1]

6 minutes ago, davis411 said:

As I keep saying go trump go

many Canadians love what he is doing

I am part Canadian and part American and both of me love him!😄

[cranman]

There will/ would never be a good time for us to leave the Middle East. As long as we stay there they will always count on us to carry the lions share.  We trained, armed. provided intelligence and logistics and led the way over there for too long.  At some point in time we have to say enough is enough.  I imagine behind closed doors other countries are saying "We're not surprised.  The only surprise is that we stayed so long with so little reward".  I could be wrong.

[davis411]

8 hours ago, davis411 said:

As I keep saying go trump go

many Canadians love what he is doing

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[yota691]

The final statement of the meeting of Arab ministers chaired by Iraq condemns the Turkish incursion and calls for Syria to regain its role in the Arab system

Saturday 12 October 2019 - 16:28

Cairo - a conscious follow-up 

Arab foreign ministers condemned the Turkish aggression against Syria, noting that political, economic and tourism measures will be considered in relation to cooperation with Turkey, and called for Syria to regain its role in the Arab system.

The final statement of the emergency meeting of Arab foreign ministers in the Arab League chaired by Iraq, to discuss the Turkish aggression against Syria, on Saturday, the importance of maintaining the unity and independence of Syria.

He stressed all his decisions on a political solution to implement Security Council Resolution 2254 as the only way to resolve the Syrian crisis and end the suffering of the Syrian people.

 

[yota691]

Trump: Sanctions are coming against Turkey, but we will not intervene militarily

 14 October 2019 02:54 PM
From: Sally Ismail

Direct: US President Donald Trump said that Kurdish forces may release some members of the organization Daesh to force the United States to intervene in the region, but hinted that there are potential sanctions against Turkey.

"We will not fight another war between those who have been fighting each other for nearly 200 years," the president wrote in a tweet on his Twitter account on Monday, referring to Turkey and the Kurds.

Turkey began a military operation in northeastern Syria last week after Washington withdrew its forces from the region .

Trump said Europe had a chance to get ISIS prisoners but did not want the cost, saying they preferred the principle of "let the United States pay."

 

 

Trump said the Kurds might release some ISIS members in order to get the United States to intervene.

He said it was very easy for Turkey or the European countries from which many come from to reunite their families but they should move quickly.

Trump said: "There are big sanctions await Turkey!", Wondering: "Do people really think that we should fight a war with NATO member Turkey?".

[Floridian]

I've gotta say, this guy's got guts!  He makes it look like past Presidents have really been "gutless wonders".

 

Now if only they could get those sanctions put on Turkey immediately (like today) maybe that nut, Erdogan will stop this insanity.

[DoD]

Floridian, you are absolutely correct. Not only gutless wonders but politicians an Trump is either. Sometimes I shake my head an wonder what the hell were you thinking but usually it works out to his Benefit...

[dinarham]

Obama's  "stategic patience" was a gutless move and only made the problem worse

[Karsten]

‘8 Trillion Dollars And Many Thousands Of Lives’: Trump Says Critics Of Syria Decision ‘Haven’t Got A Clue’

 

https://www.chicksonright.com/youngconservatives/2019/10/13/8-trillion-dollars-many-thousands-lives-trump-says-critics-syria-decision-havent-got-clue/?utm_source=msp

 

Karsten

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[Karsten]

The Lamestream Media again caught pushing a phony Agenda....this time to keep us Fighting a War in the Middle East. I know about about Knob Creek Machine  gun Shoots and I don't think any Syrians or Kurd's where harmed in the shooting. Funny how the same people that wanted and demanded for tthe Troops to come home are now fighting to keep them there longer.

 

ABC News ‘slaughter in Syria’ footage appears to come from a Kentucky gun range

 

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/abc-news-slaughter-in-syria-footage-appears-to-come-from-a-kentucky-gun-range?fbclid=IwAR2cIMp0rwAI3iTX5CuyQ9QeXGR8f36udOVMWGHXfvt8jGTwjontj9H75nU

 

Karsten

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Trump to increase tariffs on steel imports from Turkey to 50%

 14 October 2019 11:24 PM
From: Ahmed Shawky

Direct US President Donald Trump announced his intention to increase tariffs on steel imports from Turkey to 50 percent and to stop trade negotiations with the center of military action in Syria.

The US president has threatened on several occasions to impose sanctions on Turkey and destroy its economy because of Ankara's military operation in northern Syria.

The US president said in a statement published on "Twitter" on Monday: "I will soon issue an executive order to punish Turkish officials, and raise tariffs on Turkish steel by up to 50 percent."

Trump said the Commerce Department would immediately halt negotiations on trade deals worth more than $ 100 billion with Turkey.

"This will enable the United States to impose strong additional sanctions on those who may be involved in serious human rights violations, obstruct ceasefire efforts, prevent IDPs from returning to their homes, forcibly return refugees, or threaten peace or security," he said. Stability in Syria. "

Trump said: "I am fully ready to destroy the Turkish economy and quickly if Ankara continues to follow this dangerous and destructive approach."

By 8:18 pm GMT, the Turkish lira had fallen about 0.8 percent against the dollar to 5.9280 pounds.

 

[dinarham]

It is appalling to me that ABC  would. stoop so low . They have done something quasi criminal . Are they  "insciding to riot " ? What are their goals here ? 

[yota691]

Turkey declares "safe area" in Syria

Turkish military operations in northern Syria

 15 October 2019 03:00 PM

CAIRO - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Tuesday a safe area inside Syrian territory, 444 kilometers long and 32 kilometers deep.

Erdogan said on the sidelines of the seventh summit meeting of the "Turkish Council", the Turkic-speaking countries in the Azerbaijani capital Baku: "We now declare the establishment of a safe area in northern Syria," according to a statement.

He added: "444 km from west to east and 32 km from north to south, will return to the refugees who are in our country."

On October 9, the Turkish army launched an operation called the "spring of peace" in an area east of the Euphrates River in northern Syria.

Turkey announced at the time that its goal was to "cleanse the region of PKK / PKK and ISIS terrorists and establish a safe area for the return of Syrian refugees to their country."

Turkish moves have been met with international rejection both in the region, in addition to the rejection of European, American and Russian.

The US president announced that his country is imposing sanctions on the Turkish economy unless Turkey stops its movements in Syria.

The Kremlin described a Russian rejection of Turkish moves as unacceptable.

And Arab countries condemned the Turkish attacks on the areas of northern Syria, most notably Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE, while Qatar supported the Turkish aggression in the north of Syria.

Five European countries - Belgium, France, Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom - have  requested an emergency meeting of the Security Council to discuss the Turkish attack on Syrian territory, according to Al Arabiya.