Wednesday, December 27, 2023
US Targets Hezbollah Sites in Iraq: Escalation of Geopolitical Tensions,27 DEC
US Targets Hezbollah Sites in Iraq: Escalation of Geopolitical Tensions,27 DEC
In a drastic retaliation to a drone attack injuring three US service members, President Joe Biden ordered airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq, thereby intensifying tensions with Baghdad.
The US strikes targeted sites associated with Hezbollah, leading to condemnation from Iraq which perceived the act as a hostile violation of its sovereignty. The US’s strategic move has not only heightened geopolitical tensions but also exposed the intricate dynamics in the Middle East.
US Retaliation: A ‘Hostile Act’
The retaliatory airstrikes orchestrated by the US targeted militia sites, effectively destructing facilities and likely causing militant casualties. This move comes after months of escalating threats and actions against American forces in the region.
However, Iraq condemned the airstrikes on its territory as a ‘hostile act’, further accusing the US of violating its sovereignty. Among the injured were 18 people, including civilians, and a member of Iraq’s security forces was reportedly killed.
Hezbollah’s Rebuttal and The Complexity of the Region
Kataib Hezbollah, the group that claimed the drone attack against the US forces, criticized the US-led strikes, warning against testing their patience.
The US military, on the other hand, argued that the strikes were in response to a series of attacks against US personnel in Iraq and Syria by Iranian-sponsored militias, which the US considers terrorist organizations.
This incident accentuates the complex geopolitical dynamics where the US aims to curtail activities of groups it perceives as threats to its interests and regional stability, all while navigating the sovereignty concerns of countries like Iraq.
The Widening Scope of Conflict
Geopolitical tension is escalating in the region, with fears that the conflict between Israel and Hamas could spiral into a wider regional conflict. The US and the UK have accused Iran of instigating attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on international shipping in the Red Sea.
These attacks have compelled major companies to reroute vessels around the Cape of Good Hope, leading to longer and more expensive journeys. This incident underscores the increasing complexity and gravity of the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East.
"STATUS OF THE RV" BY DINAR IRAQ & DONG VIETNAM, 27 DEC
STATUS OF THE RV
Iraqi prominent Shiite leaders: American forces must leave the country, 27 DEC
Iraqi prominent Shiite leaders: American forces must leave the country
hafaq News/ The head of the State of Law coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, and the Secretary-General of the Asaib Ahl al-Haq movement, Qais al-Khazali, have jointly expressed concern over the presence of American forces in Iraq, stating that it has surpassed its advisory role and now poses a threat to regional countries.
During a meeting to discuss political and security developments, both Iraqi leaders criticized what they perceived as "ongoing American attacks on Iraq's sovereignty, targeting official government sites."
In a statement from the Asaib Movement's media office, al-Maliki and al-Khazali emphasized the urgent need for American forces to leave the country, asserting that their presence has extended beyond advisory functions and has become a potential menace to regional nations.
The statement came after today's attack on a camp for al-Nujaba Movement, one of the Shiite factions.
A security source told Shafaq News Agency that a drone attack targeted a camp for Al-Nujaba in the Al-Fath Al-Mubin area of the Taj Al-Din district, north of Wasit governorate.
Three explosions were heard, followed by heavy gunfire. The source said.
The Iraqi "Resistance" factions were targeted today also by the United States.
The Pentagon announced strikes against three facilities of the Hezbollah Brigades (Kataeb Hezbollah) in Iraq as a response to the attack on Harir Base at Erbil International Airport.
The Iraqi government condemned the American airstrike, which resulted in casualties and injuries, considering it a violation of Iraq's sovereignty.
THE BIG CALL HIGHLIGHTS, 27 DEC
Tues. 25 Dec. 2023 Bruce, The Big Call The Big Call Universe (ibize.com) 667-770-1866, pin123456#, 667-770-1865
- Mon. 25 Dec. the new Currency Rates were on the Redemption Center screens, but not on bank screens, or on the Forex.
- Today Tues. 26 Dec. the new screen rates were on the bank screens. The Dinar rate was very high, as well as was the Dong.
- A Bond Paymaster expects Bond notification to give access to funds overnight tonight Tues-Wed. 26, 27.
- Tomorrow Wed. 27 Dec. should be significant – RV notification should happen within 24 hours.
- The new gold asset/backed US Notes will be put in the ATMs on Mon. 1 Jan. and be available to the general public on Tues. 2 Jan.
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