Back then she asked: "What is the legal authority for strikes? But this attack will make it more difficult to resume negotiations with Iran. ... Medea Benjamin and Marcy Winograd-May 4, 2021. President Joe Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, delivers remarks on the Administration's response to the military coup in Burma Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House. Trust Biden and his team’s competence.” Biden supporter Suzanne Lamminen tweeted: “Such a quiet attack. “An innocent man was murdered. Photo: CODEPINK The February 25 U.S. bombing of Syria immediately puts the policies of the newly-formed Biden administration into sharp relief. Assad is a brutal dictator. FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2021, file photo, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby speaks during a media briefing at the Pentagon in Washington. But Syria is a sovereign country.”, The airstrikes were supposedly authorized by the 20-year-old, post-9/11 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF), legislation that Rep. Barbara Lee has been trying for years to repeal since it has been misused, according to the congresswoman, “to justify waging war in at least seven different countries, against a continuously expanding list of targetable adversaries.”. The February 25 U.S. bombing of Syria immediately puts the policies of the newly-formed Biden administration into sharp relief. Medea Benjamin is cofounder of CODEPINK for Peace, and author of several books, including Inside Iran: The Real History and Politics of the Islamic Republic of Iran. As of approximately 8 hours after the bombing of Syria, there is no statement from the White House on their official website [SEE HERE] or from the JoeBama spokespeople. The United States claims that its targeting of the militia in Syria was based on intelligence provided by the Iraqi government. A member of Russia's Federation Council warned that such escalations in the area could lead to "a massive conflict. Americans should remind President Biden that he promised to prioritize diplomacy over military action as the primary instrument of his foreign policy. One Time. But a report by Middle East Eye (MEE) suggests that Iran has strongly urged the militias it supports in Iraq to refrain from such attacks, or any warlike actions that could derail its sensitive diplomacy to bring the U.S. and Iran back into compliance with the 2015 international nuclear agreement or JCPOA. "The strike, the way I see it, was meant to set the tone with Tehran and dent its inflated confidence ahead of negotiations," said Bilal Saab, a former Pentagon official who is currently a senior fellow with the Middle East Institute. But this attack will make it more difficult to resume negotiations with Iran. Support Honest Journalism. The U.S. bombing of Syria on Thursday immediately puts the policies of the newly-formed Biden administration into sharp relief. The inflammatory nature of this U.S. attack on Iranian-backed Iraqi militias, who are an integral part of Iraq's armed forces and have played a critical role in the war with ISIS, was implicitly acknowledged in the U.S. decision to attack them in Syria instead of in Iraq. Rep. Barbara Lee and Senators Bernie Sanders, Tim Kaine and Chris Murphy also released statements either questioning or condemning the strikes. Back then she asked: “What is the legal authority for strikes? Biden should recognize that the best way to protect U.S. personnel is to take them out of the Middle East. On the 15th April 2021 an extraordinary event took place in the European Parliament, in Brussels.An Ireland South MEP, Mick Wallace, expressed concerns over the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) handling of an alleged chemical attack in Douma, Eastern Damascus, Syria, on the 7th April 2018, which was immediately blamed on the Syrian … Eight school facilities were bombed in Idlib province, Syria, in a single day, as the battle for control of the country’s last opposition stronghold intensified. After failing to prioritize diplomacy and rejoin the Iran nuclear agreement, Biden has now, barely a month into his presidency, reverted to the use of military force in a region already shattered by two decades of U.S. war-making. May 5, 2021, 3:43 AM. So did some Biden supporters, who crassly displayed their partiality to bombing by a Democratic president. 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Some analysts say the bombing may have been intended to strengthen the U.S. hand in its negotiations with Iran over the nuclear deal (JCPOA). This strike will make the diplomatic process more difficult, as it gives more power to the Iranian factions who oppose the deal and any negotiations with the United States. Did Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, a pro-Western British-Iraqi, who is trying to rein in the Iranian-backed Shiite militias, deny permission for a U.S. attack on Iraqi soil? February 27, 2021 The February 25 U.S. bombing of Syria immediately puts the policies of the newly-formed Biden administration into sharp relief. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein is heading to Tehran to meet with Iranian officials over the weekend, and the world will be watching to see how Iraq and Iran will respond to the U.S. attack. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. According to the Pentagon, the U.S. strike was in response to the February 15 rocket attack in northern Iraq that killed a contractor working with the U.S. military and injured a U.S. service member. If this is about getting more leverage vis-a-vis Iran, why hasn’t the Biden administration just done what it said it would do: Rejoin the Iran nuclear deal and de-escalate the Middle East conflicts? Why is this administration bombing the sovereign nation of Syria? Why is it bombing “Iranian-backed militias” who pose absolutely no threat to the United States and are actually involved in fighting ISIS? So did some Biden supporters, who crassly displayed their partiality to bombing by a Democratic president. Why is this administration bombing the sovereign nation of Syria? No middle school level threats on Twitter. But Kadhimi risks losing his job in an election this October if he alienates Iraq’s Shiite majority. — Margaret Brennan (@margbrennan) February 25, 2021. How Putin Uses Israeli Drones to Bomb Civilians in Syria . Make a one-time contribution to Alternet All Access, 'Terrible economics': These states are declining federal unemployment funds. Peace groups around the country are echoing that call. or click here to become a subscriber. Join Alternet All Access and Go Ad-Free. By Vanessa Beeley. After failing to prioritize diplomacy and rejoin the Iran nuclear agreement, Biden has now, barely a month into his presidency, reverted to the use of military force in a region already shattered by two decades of U.S. war-making. “We cannot stand up for Congressional authorization before military strikes only when there is a Republican President,” Congressman Ro Khanna tweeted, “The Administration should have sought Congressional authorization here. “None of our known factions carried out this attack,” a senior Iraqi militia commander told MEE. Biden’s Reckless Syria Bombing Is Not the Diplomacy He Promised The February 25 U.S. bombing of Syria immediately puts the policies of the newly-formed Biden administration into sharp relief. Americans should remind President Biden that he promised to prioritize diplomacy over military action as the primary instrument of his foreign policy. At Kadhimi’s request, NATO is increasing its presence from 500 troops to 4,000 (from Denmark, the U.K. and Turkey, not the U.S.) to train the Iraqi military and reduce its dependence on the Iranian-backed militias. Invest with us. Last Thursday President Biden continued what has sadly become a Washington tradition: bombing Syria. And that's just for starters. The February 25 U.S. bombing of Syria immediately puts the policies of the newly-formed Biden administration into sharp relief. No middle school level threats on Twitter. The strike followed recent attacks on US forces in Iraq. @2021 - AlterNet Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. The strike was also condemned by the governments of China and Russia. A car bomb killed at least four people, including three civilians, in the Turkish-held northern town of Azaz in war-torn Syria today, a war monitor said. No signficiant changes have made it more or less of a sovereign country, the … 3 months ago. Why is … Did Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, a pro-Western British-Iraqi, who is trying to rein in the Iranian-backed Shiite militias, deny permission for a U.S. attack on Iraqi soil? Accounts of the number killed in the U.S. attack vary from one to 22. Why is this administration bombing the sovereign nation of Syria? The Feb. 25 U.S. bombing of Syria immediately puts the policies of the newly-formed Biden administration into sharp relief. The Pentagon made the incredible claim that this action “aims to de-escalate the overall situation in both Eastern Syria and Iraq.” This was countered by the Syrian government, which condemned the illegal attack on its territory and said the strikes “will lead to consequences that will escalate the situation in the region.” The strike was also condemned by the governments of China and Russia. You see, when you bomb another country, as long as you aren’t bombing that country while clearly bombing that country, then you don’t need authorization. Why is this administration bombing the sovereign nation of Syria? We have a shortage of employers who are willing to pay workers enough to live.". On Feb. 25, President Biden ordered U.S. air forces to drop seven 500-pound bombs on Iraqi forces in Syria, reportedly killing 22 people. He should recall that the Iraqi Parliament voted a year ago for U.S. troops to leave their country. The Biden administration’s airstrike against Iran-backed forces in Syria is facing opposition and skepticism in Congress. But Kadhimi risks losing his job in an election this October if he alienates Iraq's Shiite majority. Defense Secretary Austin told reporters: "We're confident that target was being used by the same Shia militia that conducted the strike [against U.S. and coalition forces].". Biden should recognize that the best way to protect U.S. personnel is to take them out of the Middle East. He called for help, and he got Ben Darby.”. - Alternet.org ›, Biden administration conducts strike on Iranian-linked fighters in Syria ›, With Strikes in Syria, Biden Confronts Iran's Militant Network - The ... ›, Biden orders airstrikes in Syria, retaliating against Iran-backed militias ›. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein is heading to Tehran to meet with Iranian officials over the weekend, and the world will be watching to see how Iraq and Iran will respond to the U.S. attack. 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The United States has carried out an airstrike against structure belonging to Iranian-backed militia in Syria, U.S. officials tell Reuters. Assad is a brutal dictator. Analysis reveals a deeper problem. It was puzzling, given that there seemed to be no immediate threat. Common Dreams … For all of us independent news organizations, it’s no exception. ", The airstrikes were supposedly authorized by the 20-year-old, post-9/11 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF), legislation that Rep. Barbara Lee has been trying for years to repeal since it has been misused, according to the congresswoman, "to justify waging war in at least seven different countries, against a continuously expanding list of targetable adversaries. Don't Sit on the Sidelines of History. CTRL + SPACE for auto-complete. On Thursday night, the US military struck positions of the Kataib Hezbollah and Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada groups in Abu Kamal, in eastern Syria. Party organizer Amy Siskind tweeted: “So different having military action under Biden. We need your support in this difficult time. If this is about getting more leverage vis-a-vis Iran, why hasn't the Biden administration just done what it said it would do: rejoin the Iran nuclear deal and de-escalate the Middle East conflicts? Syria: The scars left by a school bombing Close Thousands of schools have been destroyed during the Syrian conflict, which began ten years ago. Rep. Barbara Lee and Senators Bernie Sanders, Tim Kaine and Chris Murphy also released statements either questioning or condemning the strikes. What a difference.". The evidence is hard to watch but it should be seen. Drinking water should be assumed to be chemically unsafe until proven otherwise. Trust Biden and his team's competence." Showing bipartisan support for attacking sovereign nations, key Republicans on the foreign affairs committees such as Senator Marco Rubio and Rep. Michael McCaul immediately welcomed the attacks. If this is about getting more leverage Thank you. Monday March 1, 2021 Last Thursday President Biden continued what has sadly become a Washington tradition: bombing Syria. The Covid-19 pandemic continues to be catastrophic not only to our health - mental and physical - but also to the stability of millions of people. We need to work to extricate from the Middle East, not escalate.” Peace groups around the country are echoing that call. On February 25, 2021, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the attack on Syria, the first action ordered by the Biden administration to push back … “The Iranian orders have not changed regarding attacking the American forces, and the Iranians are still keen to maintain calm with the Americans until they see how the new administration will act.”. Why is it bombing “Iranian-backed militias” who pose absolutely no threat to the United States and are actually involved in fighting ISIS? Five of the individuals praised at COP26 event hold senior roles at fossil fuel companies and investors, including the Royal Bank of Canada and Suncor. This is of course an absurdity; Syria is not a threat to the United States nor has it attacked the United States– if anything it’s the other way around. Back then she asked: “What is the legal authority for strikes? Accounts of the number killed in the U.S. attack vary from one to 22. The cognitively disconnected pretend president is being cited for authorizing the bombing. The Administration claims it struck an “Iranian-backed” militia in retaliation for recent rocket attacks on US installations in Iraq. A U.S. airstrike targeting facilities used by Iran-backed militias in Syria appears to be a message to Tehran delivered by a new American administration still figuring out its approach to the Middle East. This is not what he promised in his campaign and it is not what the American people voted for. We’ve always understood the importance of calling out corruption, regardless of political affiliation. The Pentagon made the incredible claim that this action "aims to de-escalate the overall situation in both Eastern Syria and Iraq." W/@phildstewart — Idrees Ali (@idreesali114) February 25, 2021 Thankfully though, some Members of Congress are speaking out against the strikes. Defense Secretary Austin told reporters: “We’re confident that target was being used by the same Shia militia that conducted the strike [against U.S. and coalition forces].”   But a report by Middle East Eye (MEE) suggests that Iran has strongly urged the militias it supports in Iraq to refrain from such attacks, or any warlike actions that could derail its sensitive diplomacy to bring the U.S. and Iran back into compliance with the 2015 international nuclear agreement or JCPOA. Nicolas J. S. Davies is a freelance writer and a researcher with CODEPINK, and the author of Blood On Our Hands: the American Invasion and Destruction of Iraq. Civilians carry young victims at the scene of an explosion in the town of Azaz in the rebel-controlled northern countryside of Syria's Aleppo province, on Jan. 31, 2021. French has an explanation. Showing bipartisan support for attacking sovereign nations, key Republicans on the foreign affairs committees such as Senator Marco Rubio and Rep. Michael McCaul immediately welcomed the attacks. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz). Try AlterNet All-Access for just $1. Nicolas J. S. Davies is a writer for Consortium News and a researcher with CODEPINK, and the author of Blood On Our Hands: the American Invasion and Destruction of Iraq. He should also recognize that U.S. troops have no right to be in Syria, still “protecting the oil,” on the orders of Donald Trump. This is not what he promised in his campaign and it is not what the American people voted for. A satellite image of an Iraq-Syria border crossing after the US airstrike this week. Why is this administration bombing the sovereign nation of Syria? Why is it bombing "Iranian-backed militias" who pose absolutely no threat to the United States and are actually involved in fighting ISIS? As Russia’s engagement in Syria drags into its sixth year – already over half the length of the Soviet Union’s war in Afghanistan – and as the country … This is also known as the orange man bad exemption. According to the Pentagon, the U.S. strike was in response to the February 15 rocket attack in northern Iraq that killed a contractor working with the U.S. military and injured a U.S. service member. If you liked this article, please donate $5 to keep NationofChange online through November. Written by Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies The February 25 U.S. bombing of Syria immediately puts the policies of the newly-formed Biden administration into sharp relief. Support Truth. Medea Benjamin is cofounder of CODEPINK for Peace, and author of several books, including Inside Iran: The Real History and Politics of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The President ordered a military strike near the Iraqi-Syrian border that killed at least 22 people. Thankfully though, some Members of Congress are speaking out against the strikes. No drama, no TV coverage of bombs hitting targets, no comments on how presidential Biden is. Assad is a brutal dictator. However, there’s just as much reason to believe he thought he was ordering more […] The inflammatory nature of this U.S. attack on Iranian-backed Iraqi militias, who are an integral part of Iraq’s armed forces and have played a critical role in the war with ISIS, was implicitly acknowledged in the U.S. decision to attack them in Syria instead of in Iraq. Biden’s supposed “justification” for bombing Syria on February 25th, 2021 was that he was acting in self-defense to protect the United States. Ironically, Jen Psaki, now Biden’s White House spokesperson, questioned the lawfulness of attacking Syria in 2017, when it was the Trump administration doing the bombing. No worries, though. 3 months ago. Seven weeks into his presidency, senile Joe Biden surprised many by calling in a Syria air strike. ", The United States claims that its targeting of the militia in Syria was based on intelligence provided by the Iraqi government. Biden supporter Suzanne Lamminen tweeted: "Such a quiet attack. Ironically, Jen Psaki, now President Biden's White House spokesperson, questioned the lawfulness of attacking Syria in 2017, when it was the Trump administration doing the bombing. In 2021 as in 2017, Syria is riven by a civil war and has Assad as its president. Since 2019, the US, in response to sometimes deadly rocket attacks against American-led forces, has targeted the Kataib Hezbollah group with high-profile strikes in Iraq and Syria. The past year has been the most arduous of our lives. This is the moment to demand a substantial cut in military spending that defunds new nuclear weapons. But Syria is a sovereign country. It comes at a delicate moment when the Europeans are trying to orchestrate a "compliance for compliance" maneuver to revive the JCPOA. Why is this administration bombing the sovereign nation of Syria? "We do not have a shortage of willing workers in this country. WASHINGTON — U.S. airstrikes targeted bases in Syria used by Iranian militant groups suspected of attacking American and allied forces in northern Iraq last week, the … This was countered by the Syrian government, which condemned the illegal attack on its territory and said the strikes "will lead to consequences that will escalate the situation in the region." 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