March, 2021

• 7 March

  Ballistic missiles target north Syria oil facilities in rare attack

  

  Many alleged Russia and the Syrian regime were behind the attack which appears aimed at denying Turkish-backed Syrian groups from trading oil. An unusual attack on oil facilities in Turkish-occupied northern Syria occurred on Friday evening. Locals reported large explosions near Al-Bab and Jarablus. Turkey invaded this area in the …

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• 7 March

  China Claims Economic Boost From Cancelled Migrant Plans – Analysis

  To hear China’s state media tell the story of the country’s cancelled annual holiday, the economy has never had it so good. Ordinarily, many millions of migrant workers make the long trek from China’s production centers to their family homes in rural areas for the 40-day stretch around the Lunar …

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• 7 March

  Oil prices continue to rise as Saudi Arabia and Russia talk production

  

  The price of Brent crude continued to increase above its pre-pandemic levels during the OPEC+ meeting Thursday. Oil prices continue to rise above pre-pandemic levels as Saudi Arabia and Russia discuss production levels. The increase could help boost Gulf economies. The price of Brent crude, considered a global benchmark for …

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• 7 March

  Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army talks security with HTS in Idlib

  

  Sources in the Syrian opposition have revealed contacts between Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and some of the Turkish-allied Free Syrian Army factions on security of the areas under the control of the FSA. Syrian opposition sources have revealed that contacts are taking place between Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the Free …

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• 7 March

  Republicans challenge Biden’s Pentagon policy nominee on Iran

  

  Colin Kahl said he supports the Abraham Accords and continued pressure on Tehran. Republican lawmakers on Thursday dug into Colin Kahl, President Joe Biden’s pick to become the Pentagon’s top policy official — a role akin to the defense secretary’s right-hand with responsibility in broad swaths of US national security …

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• 7 March

  Iran to present ‘concrete plan of action’ for nuclear talks, Zarif says

  

  Iran’s foreign minister shot down comments by a senior politician who said Tehran would negotiate if the United States promises sanctions relief within a year.

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• 7 March

  Jordan set to open consulate in Western Sahara

  

  Jordan is set to open a consulate in the Western Sahara region on Thursday, a Moroccan Foreign Ministry official told Anadolu Agency. “Jordan will open a general consulate in Laayoune [the largest city of the disputed Western Sahara region] on Thursday,” said the official, who preferred to remain unnamed due …

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• 7 March

  Biden response to Khashoggi investigation ‘shocking,’ says UN official

  

  The UN official who investigated the 2018 murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi sharply criticized U.S. President Biden’s response to the killing, saying his administration’s failure to sanction Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a “dangerous” message to world leaders that they could kill dissidents and journalists with impunity. “I …

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• 7 March

  Trump & Biden’s Secret Bombing Wars

  

  On February 25th, President Biden ordered U.S. air forces to drop seven 500-pound bombs on Iraqi forces in Syria, reportedly killing 22 people. The U.S. airstrike has predictably failed to halt rocket attacks on deeply unpopular U.S. bases in Iraq, which the Iraqi National Assembly passed a resolution to close …

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• 7 March

  Egypt moves ahead with purchase of Russian arms despite US warnings

  

  Russian media reported that Egypt has received five Sukhoi Su-35 advanced combat aircraft despite US threats to sanction Cairo over the Russian deal. Russia officially announced on Feb. 25 that Egypt had received five Sukhoi Su-35 advanced combat aircraft. The Russian Khabarovsk Krai region’s official media agency stated that the …

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