“We Are In WW3”: The Shocking Truth About US Proxy Warfare in the Middle East and Ukraine

Summary

Kevork Al-Macion, founder of Syriana Analysis, discusses the ongoing conflicts in Syria amid global focus on Ukraine. He details a recent attack on a convoy carrying Iranian weapons, highlighting the U.S. and Israel's roles in Syria and Iran. Al-Macion emphasizes the impact of U.S. sanctions on Syria, the occupation of Syrian oil and wheat fields by American forces, and the geopolitical maneuvers involving Israel and Russia. He also touches on Turkey's shifting stance towards reconciliation with Syria, driven by economic challenges and regional stability concerns, and warns of escalating tensions leading to a broader conflict.

Takeaways

• 👀 All eyes have been on Ukraine, causing attention to be diverted from Syria.
• ⚔️ Syria remains a proxy war battleground for the US and Russia.
• 📉 The Syrian conflict has been somewhat frozen due to the war in Ukraine.
• 💣 A recent strike hit a convoy carrying Iranian weapons into Syria.
• 💵 The US launched a regime change war in Syria in 2011, which was highly costly.
• 🛡️ Plan B after the failed regime change included imposing sanctions, occupying Syrian resources, and controlling border crossings.
• 🇮🇷 Convoys from Iran are often targeted, containing humanitarian aid rather than just weapons.
• 🇮🇱 Recent Israeli strikes in Syria and Iran may have US support, aiming to pressure allies in a larger geopolitical conflict.
• 🌍 The US is pushing its allies to choose sides in the conflict with Russia and potentially with China.
• 🛢️ Turkey is reconciling with Syria, driven by economic needs and regional stability concerns.

Q & A

What is the current situation in Syria in relation to the Ukraine conflict?

The Syrian conflict has been somewhat frozen due to the intensity and importance of the conflict in Ukraine for both Russia and the United States.

What was the recent deadly attack in Syria involving a convoy carrying Iranian weapons?

There was a strike on a convoy carrying Iranian weapons into Syria, but the attack footage did not show typical explosions associated with weapons. Instead, medical equipment and milk were seen, highlighting the humanitarian aspect of the convoy.

What is the significance of the altana's border crossing between Syria and its neighboring countries?

The altana's border crossing connects Syria to Jordan and Iraq. It's significant because the U.S. and Israel have conducted strikes there to disrupt the flow of humanitarian aid and other supplies from Iran and Iraq into Syria.

What was Operation Timber Sycamore?

Operation Timber Sycamore was a covert operation launched by the United States in 2011 aimed at regime change in Syria. It was one of the costliest covert operations in CIA history, involving significant financial contributions from Saudi Arabia.

How have sanctions impacted Syria?

The U.S. has imposed severe sanctions on Syria, which restrict the country's ability to purchase basic necessities like medicine and food, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.

What are the three pillars of the U.S. 'Plan B' in Syria after the failure of the regime change war?

The three pillars are: (1) imposing sanctions, (2) occupying Syrian oil and wheat fields, and (3) controlling border crossings to disrupt trade and aid from Iran and Iraq.

What role has Israel played in the conflict in Syria and Iran?

Israel has conducted numerous airstrikes in Syria, often targeting what they claim are Iranian-linked groups or weapons convoys. Recent strikes are believed to have been greenlighted by the U.S. to pressure Israel into taking a clear stance on the Ukraine conflict.

Why is there skepticism about the claims that the convoys targeted by Israel and the U.S. were carrying weapons?

There is skepticism because the aftermath footage of the attacks often shows humanitarian supplies like medical equipment and milk, rather than weapons, suggesting the convoys might not have been primarily for military purposes.

How has Turkey's stance towards Syria changed recently?

Turkey, which initially supported regime change in Syria, is now seeking reconciliation with the Syrian government due to economic hardships, the burden of Syrian refugees, and the desire to push Kurdish militias away from its borders.

What does the future hold for the geopolitical landscape involving Syria, Iran, and the U.S.?

The geopolitical landscape is likely to remain tense, with escalating conflicts in Ukraine possibly prompting more aggressive actions from the U.S. and its allies. There is also a risk of wider-scale war if heavier weaponry is supplied to Ukraine.